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.
Landmark deal secures future for electric freight
Woolworths is rolling out a landmark fleet of 148 electric delivery trucks across Australia in a major partnership with Zenobē to make suburban grocery deliveries cleaner and quieter.
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.
Bird flu cases span across four states as tally climbs
A fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu may have reached a fourth state after a dead migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.
‘Deal with it now’: Hanson urged to sack senator
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts should be sacked for boosting conspiracy theories and anti-Semitic tropes, his parliamentary rivals say.
How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes
A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.
Queensland power prices tipped to rise under data centre plan
Queensland power bills could rise 14 per cent by 2035 if data centres are allowed to expand without being required to build their own renewable energy, a new report warns.
Woman ‘tied up and murdered’ after Mother’s Day dinner
A day before two friends allegedly violently ambushed a mother, one described her in derogatory terms and said he was "done with" her, jurors have heard.
Man ‘attempted to bribe’ with cash stuffed bag of tea
A man has been extradited to Queensland after being accused of trying to bribe an official for "business gain" with $20,000 that was hidden inside a bag of tea.
Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest
Ethical standards are investigating two police shootings in one state after a bystander was caught in the crossfire during an attempted arrest.
Two people shot by police after knives incident
Two people have been shot and injured by police after reports of a man armed with knives.
It’s now official: bird flu cases in four states
Officials have confirmed that a fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu has reached a fourth state, with a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.
Davis claims Aussie gold on Games track
Rose Davies surged clear with two laps to go to claim gold in the Commonwealth Games women's 10,000m final.
Mollie outgunned as Aussies extend Glasgow gold rush
Mollie O'Callaghan has been dethroned as Commonwealth Games 100m freestyle champ by Meg Harris, as Jenna Forrester continued the Australian assault on gold.
Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape
Perth Bears have added to their forward stocks for next season, bringing former Melbourne and Brisbane No.9 Tyson Smoothy home to Australia from the UK.
Brisbane young gun sent to tribunal for shove
Brisbane youngster Ty Gallop will be at the mercy of the AFL tribunal over his shove on Port Adelaide's Mitch Georgiades.
Artist’s spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens
Pauline Hanson’s high-end summer Eurotrip draws heat
Brisbane Startup Fights Food Waste One Loaf at a Time
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say I do in New York
Appeal puts climate duty of care back in the spotlight
Torres Strait Islanders will once again take their fight for climate justice to the Federal Court as they warn their homes are already under threat.
The rules stopping Australia from building more homes
Allowing more homes to be built in places where people want to live will help fix Australia's housing crisis, the Productivity Commission says.
Oil shock could be worse than the first, Treasury warns
A Treasury briefing paints a dire picture of the Middle East oil crisis, with more fuel supply at risk than during the first phase of the war.
Third oil refinery on cards to help ‘shield Australia’
Millions of dollars will be tipped into investigating whether it's feasible to build a new oil refinery to strengthen fuel security in Australia.
Leadership showdown as Labor faces calls for overhaul
Victoria's premier is facing a leadership spill as a pollster warns Labor needs fresh blood and a policy overhaul if it is to win the next election.
Oil shock could be worse than the first, Treasury warns
Third oil refinery on cards to help ‘shield Australia’