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.
No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters
Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.
Solar exec claims tea bag bribe a ‘cultural thing’
A Chinese solar energy businessman hid a $20,000 cash bribe in a gift of tea and offered it to a Commonwealth official, saying it was a "cultural thing".
Child abuser jailed over juice bottle meth scheme
Canadian police intercepted and replaced 300 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine hidden in juice bottles that were on their way to Australia, a judge has heard.
P-plate plonker: teen drink-driving with seven in ute
A P-plater has been charged with multiple offences after being nabbed drink-drinking with seven passengers in a ute including three in the back tray.
Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told
A notorious bikie gang schemed to infiltrate the lucrative construction industry by setting up their own companies, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told.
Alcaraz back for Tiley’s landmark $US100m US Open
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz will return to tennis at the US Open after a four-month injury break as organisers, led by Craig Tiley, announced record prize-money.
Lions ready for latest high-stakes Magpies showdown
Brisbane's latest clash with Collingwood is another high-stakes one with the Lions determined to win and seal an AFL top-four berth.
‘Hard to sit out’: Green up for intense schedule
Cameron Green says Australia's hectic Test schedule ahead of next year's World Cup excites him as he draws on his 2023 experience to get through it.
Craig Bellamy ‘honoured’ to have coached Kamikamica
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has paid tribute to Tui Kamikamica after the prop made the difficult decision to retire from the NRL.
Musician trades ‘dream home’ for van life in red dirt
One of the country's favourite songsmiths has turned travelling troubadour, taking the van-life road to Mundi Mundi with his wife and their four children.
PM to push for investigation into aid worker’s death
Anthony Albanese says a "clear explanation" is needed from Israel relating to the death of Zomi Frankcom after it found no criminal misconduct took place.
US Treasury Secretary to lay out economic moves on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will detail the United States' "maximum economic pressure" against Iran in a press conference.
PM lashes AFL over response to Swans scandal
The AFL has come under fire from Anthony Albanese as Sydney Swans leaders prepare to face the media for the first time since five players were banned.
Harry and Meghan to return to the UK press ‘lion’s den’
Six years after moving to the United States, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are returning to the United Kingdom.
Mediators say Israeli strikes undermine peace efforts
Lack of Patriots costing lives amid attacks: Zelenskiy
N.Korea launches missiles after denying Trump talks
Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran
High-protein trend helps bulk up big Aussie food brand
Miner goes ‘full steam ahead’ on loss-making project
Zuckerberg didn’t prioritise child safety: ex-engineer
Rise in unemployment shows jobs market softening slowly