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.
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.
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.
‘Really bad’: woman driving with five kids unrestrained
A baby being held by a five-year-old was allegedly among five kids who were found to be unrestrained in a car driven by an unlicensed woman caught speeding.
Seekers star speaks out over CPAC song use
The co-authors of the classic song I Am Australian have objected to its use at a conservative conference, saying their permission was never sought.
Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference
A political conference has made an impassioned call for unity between Australia's splintered conservative parties but there was friction onstage and off.
‘Tragedy’: woman, child die after car crashes into dam
A community is reeling after a woman and a 10-year-old girl died when a car crashed and landed upside down in a dam on their way to a school pick-up.
Reality TV star set for Supreme Court bail application
A former reality TV star facing domestic violence charges will again apply for bail and take his fight to the Supreme Court.
Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight
Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.
The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong
The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.
McVeigh’s dream team builds as Bombers poach assistant
Daniel Pratt hopes to play a key role in a special new era at Essendon after being lured to the Bombers as a senior assistant coach under Mark McVeigh.
New Dog Butters mulled making AFL exit public in-season
After his mega move to the Western Bulldogs, Zac Butters has declared he sees a future where AFL players publicly confirm their intention to leave in season.
Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time
Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
Cyberattack hits French store fridges, sparks fires
A cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets belonging to several major French food retail chains, turning up the heat inside.
Telstra execs face shareholder grilling over outage
The July outage that knocked out mobile service for millions of Australians is expected to be a key issue under discussion at Telstra's annual meeting.
New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies
Migrants value their Australian identity and feel they are improving productivity and innovation despite concerns with skilled migration settings from industry.
People living longer makes ailing health system sicker
Poor planning has clogged Australia's emergency departments with older, sicker people and the problem is worse in the regions.
Teen dies in remote community after alleged assault
A man is in custody in a remote community following an alleged assault that left a 16-year-old girl dead.
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia