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.
‘Let us down’: Swans coach, captain blame five players
Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown
Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions.
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.
Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026
The horses weren't the only attraction at the Birdsville Races, with plenty of fun to be had in what's arguably the nation's longest pub crawl.
Fireworks spectacular lights Australia’s Olympic city
The Riverfire event has drawn an estimated 500,000 people to see fireworks set off from bridges, barges and city buildings.
‘It’s been a good life’: desert ranger hangs up hat
A ranger of a vast national park is hanging up his hat, proud to leave his country - and the town where he was once wasn't welcome - a better place.
Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again
The Birdsville Cup might not stop the nation, but it's an annual pilgrimage that brings thousands of revellers to a far-flung outback outpost.
Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms
Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.
Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals
Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.
NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series
The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland.
NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers
Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters.
Tyrell Sloan’s parting gift as Dragons stun Eels
Tyrell Sloan will leave St George Illawarra a hero after drilling a two-point field goal that sealed the Dragons' 24-22 defeat of Parramatta.
The Pitt, Hacks, Pluribus could triumph in early Emmys
The Television Academy is presenting the majority of its primetime Emmys this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
Cold start to nation’s normally hot home sales season
The property market is yet to shake off its winter chill as capital cities reported fewer auctions in the first week of the normally busy spring sales season.
Firies battle blazes as spring temperatures soar
The first weekend of spring has seen unusually high temperatures, bushfire, and extreme wind in parts of the nation.
Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles
People will be empowered to limit algorithms' influence under draft laws, but the changes could struggle to pass the upper house.
Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving
An elderly tradie and his 11‑year‑old mate are the unlikely faces of a free challenge aiming to get Australians off the couch and keep them out of hospital.
Investors undervaluing the life-changing power of AI
Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation