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.
Reality TV star to apply for bail after DV charges
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood is expected to apply for bail following several nights behind bars after being charged with domestic violence offences.
‘Tragic’: dad charged, mum struggling after baby dies
A father was alone with a baby at the time he suffered alleged injuries and took his son to hospital but was "surprised" when charged with murder, police say.
Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time
Rising costs, wild weather and complex logistics have spelled the end of an outback music festival, which had become an annual pilgrimage for many Australians.
‘Like a zombie movie’: worker relives attack on digger
A witness has described masked union members as "like something out of a zombie movie" in a long-running inquiry that has heard evidence of a wild brawl.
Mother cleared of killing son and daughter admits fraud
A woman once accused of killing her two adult children, including one with a drug-laced smoothie, has been sentenced for fraudulently accepting welfare.
Hip-drop tackle added to rugby’s global rule book
World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book.
Wallabies prospects rise as All Blacks injuries pile up
Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga and form winger Fehi Fineanganofo have joined the All Blacks' injury list as the Wallabies chase their first Eden Park win in 40 years.
Unsung Lion won’t vie to succeed Fagan as senior coach
Brisbane football manager Danny Daly has ruled himself out of the race to replace Chris Fagan as the Lions' next coach.
‘Stagnated’: Perry talks up WBBL privatisation
Ahead of Australia's women returning to competition with games against Bangladesh, Ellyse Perry is keen to see how the WBBL will benefit from privatisation.
‘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
Business lobby looks beyond the hype and risks of AI
A federal government inquiry into artificial intelligence will turn to domestic matters, including how to ensure businesses are on board for the long run.
Ratings agency warns on record government spending
The federal government and the Reserve Bank are pulling in opposite directions in the fight against inflation, ratings agency S&P says.
Industry wants visas for skills that ‘really matter’
Prospective migrants wanting to travel to Australia for apprenticeships should be eligible for student visas, business leaders argue.
Complaining NDIS families face child protection threats
The national disability agency is referring families that complain about support levels to child protection services, an autism help network says.
Illegal tobacco shops shut amid national clamp down
Amid a widespread crackdown on illegal tobacco, a senior police taskforce member says the black market cigarette trade doesn't appear to be slowing down.
Business lobby looks beyond the hype and risks of AI
Ratings agency warns on record government spending
Industry wants visas for skills that ‘really matter’
Housing target slips further away as data centres boom
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia