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.
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.
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.
Stunning AFL grand final breaks TV viewing records
Brisbane's epic AFL grand final comeback triumph over Fremantle was also a big win for the Seven Network and the league, with record viewing numbers.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
‘Ashamed’: coalition cops blast for social media stance
The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.
Electric car surge strains Australia’s charging network
Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.
‘Gobsmacked’: emblem response thrills 2032 Games boss
A largely positive response to the leaked 2032 Brisbane Games emblem has thrilled organisers as they sweat on the Olympic sport program being finalised.
Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges
Fitness influencer and former reality TV star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after being charged with domestic violence offences, including strangulation.
Government drags heels in fight over ‘death traps’
A state government has been accused of dragging its heels on a popular yabby trap banned elsewhere for catching more than yabbies.
Party hosts charged after police pelted with bottles
Two adults and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after glass bottles were thrown at officers at a party and two people were taken to hospital, police say.
Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows
A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.
Sign on the wall: Crichton’s Wallaby goal backed by mum
Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high.
Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish
Hawthorn secured Zach Merrett on the first day of the AFL trade period and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King is the next target for the ambitious Hawks.
Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ’d
Alex de Minaur will play Novak Djokovic in the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a ball into the crowd, injuring a spectator.
Knights return to fanfare in Newcastle despite loss
The Knights have taken one final lap around their home stadium in front of thousands of fans who cheered on the team after a tough grand final loss.
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price
‘Not possible to know’ if lottery pact was best deal
Politics hits a high note as MPs join pub choir
Businesses cry out for help to fight off AI cyber risk
An axed cyber security program should be replaced to help small businesses prepare against the rising threat of scams and cyber attacks, the sector says.
Teen complainant set to testify in Alan Jones trial
As Alan Jones's sexual touching trial enters its third month, a man is due to speak about alleged abuse when he was aged 17.
AI giants fly in as safety, copyright debates heat up
Artificial intelligence developers OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Microsoft have sent representatives to Australia where they can expect a parliamentary pile-on.
Rising sea levels attract modest attendance at pre-COP
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu will host presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
Pushback over ‘Daniel’s Law’ identifying sex offenders
Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.
Businesses cry out for help to fight off AI cyber risk
Rising sea levels attract modest attendance at pre-COP
Inside billionaire’s bargain waterfront arena lease
Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia