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.
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.
Stunning AFL grand final breaks TV viewing records
Brisbane's epic AFL grand final comeback triumph over Fremantle was also a big win for the Seven Network and the league, with record viewing numbers.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
‘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.
Government drags heels in fight over ‘death traps’
A state government has been accused of dragging its heels on a popular yabby trap banned elsewhere for catching more than yabbies.
Party hosts charged after police pelted with bottles
Two adults and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after glass bottles were thrown at officers at a party and two people were taken to hospital, police say.
Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows
A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.
Accused Russian spy faces court for first time
A dual citizen accused of attempting to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia will remain in custody as prosecutors examine his electronic devices.
‘Collision course’: men walk over fatal street fight
Two people have walked from court over their roles in a complex chain of events that resulted in a man being gunned down outside a family home.
Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months
Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom.
Roosters’ wing convert changed game: Robinson
Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL.
The heart of Newcastle: fans chant even in defeat
More than 22,000 Newcastle fans packed into the Knights' home stadium and watched the NRL grand final together, for an evening that ended in misery.
Knights vow to return stronger after gutsy final loss
The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss, and want to use the experience to motivate a return to the big dance.
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
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
Iran oil minister resigns for personal reasons: reports
An official in Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office says the country's oil minister has announced his resignation.
Australia to face heat on fossil fuels at climate talks
Australian leaders will face pressure over the nation's fossil fuel exports as they attend climate talks in the Pacific.
Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates
Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets.
Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in
Land taxes will be slashed regardless of who wins Victoria's election in a pledge that could save 250,000 people sizeable sums.
‘Tight ship’: public told to expect scant budget help
Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in the coming months as the government tries to curb high inflation and rising debt costs.
Australia to face heat on fossil fuels at climate talks
Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates
Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in
‘Tight ship’: public told to expect scant budget help