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.
What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as ‘fake news’
A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage.
Young mother’s death deemed not suspicious
Police have provided an update after a woman's body was found at a popular beach two days ago, saying they are treating her death as not suspicious.
‘Frightening’ synagogue ram attack not a hate crime
Prosecutors have removed a hate crime allegation before a remorseful man admitted to ramming the front gate of a major synagogue.
FBI tip-off leads to extremist charges for teen
Charges have been laid after a teen was allegedly caught running social media channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants.
Shark attack plans ‘adequate’ despite teen girl’s death
A coroner has warned that shark nets and drumlines do not provide an impenetrable barrier while closing out an investigation into a 17-year-old's death.
Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights
Francis Manuleleua is keen to test Nathan Cleary's dodgy foot as Newcastle aim to gun down Penrith in the NRL preliminary final.
Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride
Versatile Lion Ty Gallop is preparing for his second AFL grand final, playing a completely different position, in just his 27th game.
‘Eat your greens’: how Dolphins won over King Kuli
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has transformed his career on and off the field and it started with coach Kristian Woolf urging him to polish off the salad on his plate.
AFL set to deny Fremantle’s Wharfie Time GF pitch
Fremantle legend Shaun McManus sees no reason why 'Wharfie Time' shouldn't be allowed in the grand final, but the AFL are set to knock back the request.
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price
‘Not possible to know’ if lottery pact was best deal
Politics hits a high note as MPs join pub choir
Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton
Australia joins global calls to rein in AI expansion
Anthony Albanese is one of more than 20 global leaders who have issued a joint statement urging for greater oversight over artificial intelligence.
Hillcrest jumping castle oval a ‘known windy area’
A parent of one of the children killed in the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy has spoken about her experience at the school and expectations for an inquest.
Jealous phone tampering escalated to alleged murder
Friends of a murder victim found they were blocked from messaging him with no explanation after his jealous alleged killer tried to shut out romantic rivals.
Baby bonus not on the cards to halt fertility freefall
Deaths will outnumber births in Australia by 2066, leaving fewer young workers to sustain an ageing population as women face choosing between career and family.
‘Worse, more intense’: PM’s climate warning to leaders
Anthony Albanese has urged leaders on the sidelines of the UN for more action on climate change, arguing resilience in affected communities can only go so far.
Baby bonus not on the cards to halt fertility freefall
Aussie cancer diagnosis firm expands with $3.3b merger
AI looming as economy’s make-or-break turning point
Fuel ‘shield’ would spare drivers worst of price shocks