Batteries Now Make More Sense Than Ever for Qld Homes
Your roof makes cheap power at midday. Your home needs it at dinner time. A battery connects the two, and a smart one does it without you lifting a finger, helping you maximise savings.
Innovative tech funded to deliver energy transition
Australian energy companies have received federal funding to address complex problems associated with the energy transition.
Aussie-led solar breakthrough slashes costs
An international research team led by Monash University has developed a world-first solar cell that replaces rare, expensive metals with cheap tin oxide to dramatically lower production costs.
New rules for AI as critics lash ‘energy vampires’
Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.
‘Let us down’: Swans coach, captain blame five players
Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown
Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions.
Batteries Now Make More Sense Than Ever for Qld Homes
Your roof makes cheap power at midday. Your home needs it at dinner time. A battery connects the two, and a smart one does it without you lifting a finger, helping you maximise savings.
Homeless Australians trapped in ‘cycle of crisis’
Tens of thousands of homeless people could be helped by having their accommodation linked to mental health support services, amid a push from advocacy groups.
Battery storage shields Australian households from global energy price shock
While households in Europe and Japan face soaring power bills from the global energy crisis, new IEA data shows Australian electricity prices have fallen thanks to battery storage and renewables, cost-of-living relief that many other economies simply aren't getting.
‘It’s been a good life’: desert ranger hangs up hat
A ranger of a vast national park is hanging up his hat, proud to leave his country - and the town where he was once wasn't welcome - a better place.
Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again
The Birdsville Cup might not stop the nation, but it's an annual pilgrimage that brings thousands of revellers to a far-flung outback outpost.
Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms
Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.
Farewell to ‘Golly’, a cop’s cop and comfort in crisis
Former police chief Steve "Golly" Gollschewski is being remembered as a calm, compassionate crime-fighter who led through crises and devoted himself to victims.
Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search
As an NRL cheerleader's inquest is delayed, former partners of the last man to see her alive have come forward in droves to make statements.
NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again
Newcastle have shored up their position inside the NRLW's top six, while the Sydney Roosters claimed the equal-second largest victory in competition history.
Sizzling Swans rally for Mills to stun lacklustre Lions
Sydney have upset reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to reach a home preliminary final, but are bracing to lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.
Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port
Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide.
Warriors edge Manly amid NRL minor premiership fight
The Warriors will enter the NRL finals series on a six-game winning streak after Chanel Harris-Tavita sealed a one-point defeat of brave Manly in Auckland.
Hot weather breaks spring records, triggers fire ban
Maximum temperatures across some parts of the country climbed into the 30s, breaking seasonal records and foreshadowing a warm few months ahead.
Aussie drone teams join rescue effort in Nepal
Dozens of Australians remaining missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods as the government deploys more search experts and aid to the disaster zone.
Electric U-turn: ‘everyone knows someone with an EV’
Six months after fuel price spikes, electric cars make up almost one in every four new cars sold but experts are divided over whether the trend will continue.
Investors undervaluing the life-changing power of AI
A high-profile futurist praises Australia's open mind to technology but says investors fail to appreciate the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
‘Come forward’: ADF sexual violence inquiry plea
A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.
Woman and Nepal hydropower tunnel worker rescued alive
Russian drone attack hits Ukraine’s SBU headquarters
Two people pulled alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel
US probes Iran wedding strike as families grieve
Investors undervaluing the life-changing power of AI
Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation
Resource firms hit the gas on controversial project
‘No brainer’: tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime
Hot weather breaks spring records, triggers fire ban
Nepal survivors’ fresh test as men pulled from tunnel
‘Supersized’ El Nino may become strongest ever recorded