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.
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.
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.
Homeless Australians trapped in ‘cycle of crisis’
Tens of thousands of homeless people could be helped by having their accommodation linked to mental health support services, amid a push from advocacy groups.
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.
Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family
A security firm brought members of a bikie gang on to a construction site to intimidate workers, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told
Missing man’s body found under backyard cubby house
The remains of a man missing for four years have been located in a box under children's play equipment, triggering two arrests.
Four charged over pork meat industry ‘financial crimes’
Four people in the pork meat industry have been accused of keeping $10 million off the books and moving $30 million interstate over almost 10 years.
One Nation demands action over staffer’s attack at show
One Nation is demanding four teens who allegedly spat on and punched a staffer, leaving the woman with a broken rib, be tracked down and held to account.
Teens accused of online ambush murder oppose DNA test
Police have sought DNA samples from seven teenagers to match it to footwear and a car linked to a man who was allegedly lured to his death via online messages.
Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash
Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Don’t call it a slump: Penrith say they can fix slide
Veteran Scott Sorensen says there has been an overreaction to Penrith's recent run where they have dropped five of their past eight after a dominant start.
‘Full confidence’: soaring Roosters yet to hit top gear
The Sydney Roosters insist they are yet to peak despite soaring to the top of the NRL ladder on the back of seven straight wins and a take-down of Penrith.
‘Grumpy’ Gunston reaches 300 as a revered Hawk
Jack Gunston is not a big fan of media appearances, so his Hawthorn colleagues had a surprise for his pre-300th game press conference.
LA gang leader masterminded Tupac’s murder: prosecutor
US actress, ‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon
Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize
Tax office cracks down on alcohol distiller tax rorts
A tax incentive to help craft distillers is being rorted, the ATO says, costing the budget millions and blurring the line between legal and illicit spirits.
‘Lovable rogue’ Mick Gatto sues integrity champion
Underworld identity Mick Gatto is suing barrister Geoffrey Watson for defamation over a 60 Minutes interview about the CFMEU.
AI powers growing threat to Australia’s energy networks
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
‘Savage’ coverage not enough to stop Warner conviction
Cricket great David Warner's status as a convicted drink driver could have profound consequences on his commercial earnings overseas, a court has been told.
Accuser says Alan Jones groomed and groped him
A former radio staffer claims he was groomed for years by talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
Blood plasma giant’s share price revives on growth path
Big Australian sees a copper future on AI, energy boom
Aussie businesses praised for their innovation
Rapist talent manager’s prison ‘hell’ in daily lockdown