Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul
Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.
Gas industry urged to pull ’emergency brake’ on warming
A powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about a third of global warming is not being accurately measured by many oil and gas producers, a report has found.
Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades
Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.
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.
‘Underhanded’: fears IR reform hits essential workers
Ambulance officers, hospital workers and public servants with psychological injuries could soon find it harder to claim workers' compensation.
Australia’s AI business opportunity lies with expansion
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms
One of the nation's leading public law academics has suggested electoral reforms were delayed to give major parties more time to harvest big donations.
Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.
Slingshot attack on mosque condemned
A slingshot was used to break a window in a pre-dawn attack on a mosque, prompting condemnation from an Islamic leader.
Coroner probes ambulance delay as man’s family grieves
A civil draftsman called triple zero complaining of chest pains. More than two hours later, when paramedics finally arrived, they found him dead.
Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs
The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole.
Death penalty threat floated by widower seeking bail
A welder arrested for bribing foreign officials after his wife's death would be discouraged from fleeing overseas if granted bail, a magistrate has heard.
‘No excuse’: two men dead after ambulance wait
Urgent reviews are under way after two men died in three days while awaiting medical treatment, a situation a state health minister admits is "unacceptable".
Patterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA
Kurtis Patterson's unbeaten century against WA is sure to catch the attention of Australia's selectors as they ponder how to strengthen the nation's batting.
Bulls veteran claims five-wicket Shield haul against SA
A veteran Queensland paceman has taken the spoils with a five-wicket haul against South Australia on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.
What happened in Vegas, stays in Vegas for Jillaroos
The Jillaroos will start hot favourites when they take on England in Perth, but they're not expecting to lay down 17 tries like last time.
Boland charge continues to leave South Africa in mire
Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.
‘Really traumatic’: the postcode lottery of cancer care
Rural cancer patients and doctors have new guidelines for timely treatment and support, in a bid to improve the "postcode lottery" of survival rates.
Brand’s accuser denies being ‘giddy schoolgirl’
A TV worker who says she was raped by Russell Brand has insisted she "wasn't a giddy schoolgirl" during her encounter with the star in a central London bar.
Watchdog warns kids at risk from surging AI deepfakes
The national online watchdog is calling for better protections for young Australians and other vulnerable internet users from harmful AI content.
MP undergoes surgery, remains critical after attack
An independent MP remains in a critical condition after undergoing surgery, following an attack outside her electorate office.
Cheaper public transport just the ticket for voters
A weekly cap on public transport fares may be popular with voters, but it raises questions over whether those outside cities will miss the bus on savings.
Higher for longer: why low rates are relics of the past
‘Under siege’: small business a target for government
Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire
Sectors dig in to weather nation’s job market slowdown
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia