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.
Seven teens charged over man’s murder remain in custody
Seven children facing life sentences under a state's controversial legislation will remain in custody after being charged with murder over an alleged assault.
Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery
A late-night dash turned into a driveway delivery when a quick-thinking officer at a police station helped deliver baby Lyla in the back seat of a car.
Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault
A week after a man died following an alleged attack, seven children have been charged with murder and face life sentences under a state's controversial laws.
Progress and poor marks: Reef earns a mixed report card
Efforts to cut pollution in waterways feeding Australia's Great Barrier Reef are making progress but still falling short of targets.
Minister under pressure as alleged DV murders mount
A domestic violence murder case has been mentioned in court, adding to mounting pressure on a senior state minister.
Props to Wallabies: forwards lead Japan rout
The Wallabies trailed entering halftime before their forwards cashed in to notch a 56-17 Test defeat of Japan in Townsville.
Owens shines for Saints as Tigers farewell stars
St Kilda have kept their faint wildcard hopes alive with a 49-point win over Richmond, the last game for premiership Tigers Dion Prestia and Nathan Broad.
Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence
AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.
Mystery twin to thank for Dragons’ latest extension
Teenage gun Jacob Halangahu has shed 12kg and mentored five siblings in rugby league. But he doesn't know which Couchman twin helped inspire his new NRL deal.
Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon
Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize
Fuel prices can’t stop the music at outback festival
Batteries Now Make More Sense Than Ever for Qld Homes
Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training
Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.
‘I miss her’: Kumanjayi Little Baby laid to rest
A five-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered outside a remote community has been farewelled by hundreds of mourners dressed in pink.
Heartbreak as stars pay tribute to mentor Johnny Young
Singers who launched their careers on Young Talent Time are honouring their much-loved former host Johnny Young, who helped them find their voice on TV.
‘I am so sorry’: audit investigator’s belated apology
An investigator has apologised to a Senate inquiry for failing to properly probe claims of misconduct at one of the biggest multinational auditors.
Electric trucks could deliver a billion-dollar payload
Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.