Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul
Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.
Gas industry urged to pull ’emergency brake’ on warming
A powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about a third of global warming is not being accurately measured by many oil and gas producers, a report has found.
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.
‘Underhanded’: fears IR reform hits essential workers
Ambulance officers, hospital workers and public servants with psychological injuries could soon find it harder to claim workers' compensation.
Australia’s AI business opportunity lies with expansion
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms
One of the nation's leading public law academics has suggested electoral reforms were delayed to give major parties more time to harvest big donations.
Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.
Teen accused of hate crime after ‘threatening family’
A 19-year-old man charged with hate crimes is accused of threatening and abusing a family at a residence in the early hours of the morning.
‘Frightening’: dog attack victim faces long recovery
A jogger faces a lengthy rehabilitation after being hospitalised following a dog attack that sparked a police probe that discovered a man's body nearby.
Slingshot attack on mosque condemned
A slingshot was used to break a window in a pre-dawn attack on a mosque, prompting condemnation from an Islamic leader.
Coroner probes ambulance delay as man’s family grieves
A civil draftsman called triple zero complaining of chest pains. More than two hours later, when paramedics finally arrived, they found him dead.
Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs
The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole.
Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations
New figures shed a light on the danger posed by many Australians' favourite way to get around, as a government body keeps a close eye on the data.
JackJumpers crush Bullets 106-85 to stay top of NBL
The top-of-the-table Tasmania JackJumpers have swept all seven Ignite Cup points on offer, thrashing the Brisbane Bullets by 21 points in Hobart.
MP attack spurs ‘unprecedented’ election security talks
A state premier has vowed to increase security arrangements ahead of an election after a parliamentarian was allegedly run down outside her office.
How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub
Marcus Bai was furious with how son Cooper rejected Melbourne but says the forward is showing greater maturity in his decision-making this time around.
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
Brand’s accuser denies being ‘giddy schoolgirl’
Dire travel warning after deadly attacks on key airport
Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had ‘snake-like’ body
Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations
New figures shed a light on the danger posed by many Australians' favourite way to get around, as a government body keeps a close eye on the data.
Bushfire bill blows out to $6b a year as climate warms
Researchers have put a figure on the growing toll of bushfires in Australia but say better preparation could prevent billions of dollars in losses.
Mining behemoth faces copper questions, coal protests
The Big Australian is holding its annual general meeting, where a drop in copper production will likely be the focus of investors.
Home buyers gain foothold as downturn runs into spring
Weakened buyer confidence and reduced borrowing capacity have driven down house prices across every capital city for the first time in 15 years.
MP attack spurs ‘unprecedented’ election security talks
A state premier has vowed to increase security arrangements ahead of an election after a parliamentarian was allegedly run down outside her office.
Two killed after drone intercepted near Saudi oil field
Government websites go dark after AI-discovers flaw
Russia agrees to new Ukraine peace talks ‘in principle’
King praises William at banquet for Sultan of Oman
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia