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.
‘Ashamed’: coalition cops blast for social media stance
The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.
Electric car surge strains Australia’s charging network
Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.
Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast
Early spring blazes and soaring heat have put Australia's east coast on high alert as a looming El Niño raises fears of a brutal fire season.
‘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.
Appeal after young mum’s body found in sand dunes
Police have appealed for information after a young woman's body was found at a popular beach just days after she was last spotted at a hair salon.
Screams, gunshots heard before woman’s alleged murder
A witness rushed to her window after hearing screams in the night and saw two men chasing down a woman amid the sound of gunfire, a magistrate has heard.
Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl
A man died after a fight broke out in a suburban street between a group of nine males, some armed with baseball bats and one with a firearm, police allege.
‘Vicious’: man left to die on verandah after bashing
A man brutally bashed a vulnerable older neighbour and left him to die a "slow and painful death" while he went to get more alcohol, a judge has said.
Snail shells offer slow and steady map of past weather
An analysis of snail shells has shown they carry meteorology records on their backs, opening the prospect of discovering past weather records from prehistory.
‘No better time’: Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs
Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return.
‘I haven’t plateaued’: Demon ready for Davis Cup
Alex de Minaur, still licking his wounds after an early US Open exit, is relishing a Davis Cup return to Brisbane where Australia host Poland.
Hawks’ ‘pawn’ out to checkmate Lions in AFL final
Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
Sliding doors moment delivered Marzhew back to Holbrook
Justin Holbrook handed Greg Marzhew a debut at Gold Coast back in 2021, but he is now feeling the benefit of releasing the winger to Newcastle 18 months later.
Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store
It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint.
Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to move carefully on any changes to copyright and AI training as another tech giant signs a deal in Australia.
Aussie plumbing products giant to be acquired for $3.9b
Plumbing and heating solutions company Reliance Worldwide has agreed to be bought out by private equity giant Brookfield, giving its investors a windfall.
‘Not possible to know’ if lottery pact was best deal
A 40-year lottery licence deal propped up a state budget but an official probe has stopped short of suggesting a better price could have been fetched.
‘Bow down’: angry court tirade from alleged bus abuser
A man accused of a foul-mouthed, racist tirade at young teenagers on a bus has unleashed more vitriol at a judge and prosecutor before being refused bail.