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.
‘Devastated’: family tribute for woman killed in crash
A vigil will be held for a 25-year-old woman killed in a horror crash during a man's alleged crime spree that has devastated her family and the local community.
‘Your heart just sinks’: horror siege victim pregnant
Police were in "grave danger" before an officer rescued a toddler during a seven-hour siege that left two people dead, including a pregnant woman.
Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases
A scandal-plagued DNA lab is auditing hundreds of criminal cases after finding widespread statement errors prompting another review.
Toddler survives siege in shattered outback town
Two adults are dead, and a young child has survived a terrifying overnight siege that locked down an outback town and left a tight-knit community in mourning.
Grandma’s killers ‘barbaric, devoid of human decency’
A judge has slammed the "shameless" conduct of two men who savagely murdered a grandmother before disposing of her body in bushland.
Storm five-eighth banned, Eels centre escapes judiciary
A Melbourne star has copped a suspension after returning from knee surgery in the Storm's rousing victory against Manly in Perth.
Fresh ink: Wallaby No.999’s hard road to Test debut
After his fourth major surgery in as many years, Isaac Henry made a promise to himself that he was able to fulfil in an emotional Wallabies debut in Japan.
Aussie walking wizard Beacroft has world at his feat
Australian Isaac Beacroft has continued his personal gold rush with a record-breaking victory in the 5km race walk at the world athletics U20 championships.
Broncos lose home aura in record-breaking defeat
Defending premiers Brisbane have lost the most consecutive games in one season at Suncorp Stadium in their history as problems pile up.
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
‘Do it ourselves’: ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws
A red line has been drawn on a key sticking point in negotiations over Labor's contentious gambling reforms as the Greens flag their preparedness to do a deal.
Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain.
Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip
South Australia has inked an agreement with the developer of the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT.
Planes’ near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes
Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.
Toy story: Barbie and Ken’s big, plastic body makeovers
For decades, Barbie and Ken had bodies you'd never find in the real world, but Australian researchers say the plastic power couple are finally human‑ish.
Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders