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.
‘Frightening’: dog attack victim faces long recovery
A jogger faces a lengthy rehabilitation after being hospitalised following a dog attack that sparked a police probe that discovered a man's body nearby.
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.
Accused driver to face court as MP fights for life
A man accused of striking independent MP Helen Haines with his vehicle in an allegedly targeted attack is set to face court on multiple charges.
Ellis fires Townsville with mammoth 47-point haul
Abbey Ellis has produced a massive 47-point game to drag Townsville from a huge deficit to a 86-68 WNBL away win over Adelaide.
Bavuma’s ton of courage puts Australia on back foot
Temba Bavuma's captain's knock has taken South Africa to 9(dec)-425 on day three of the second Test, ending Australia's hopes of victory in Gqeberha.
Australia retain Rose Bowl with comfortable win over NZ
Ash Gardner has starred with the bat and done well with the ball as Australia sealed their T20 series against New Zealand.
UK trial told Brand assaulted woman at TV station
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
Brand’s accuser denies being ‘giddy schoolgirl’
Dire travel warning after deadly attacks on key airport
‘Shady’ Labor election grants under inquiry spotlight
The central question for a probe into a closed-shop grants round is who made the calls on $560 million of taxpayer funding for Labor election promises.
UK trial told Brand assaulted woman at TV station
A woman has told a London court she felt repulsed after allegedly being forced into giving Russell Brand a massage while working at a TV station.
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.
Freezing van ride with killer cop recalled by friend
A killer cop made cryptic statements and asked about mental health medication during a cold van ride with a friend to dump two bodies, a jury has heard.
Scrutiny on social media for fanning political violence
As parliamentarians grapple with a violent attack on their colleague Helen Haines, an inquiry will hear how social media is driving Australians to extremism.
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia