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.
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.
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.
Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference
A political conference has made an impassioned call for unity between Australia's splintered conservative parties but there was friction onstage and off.
‘Tragedy’: woman, child die after car crashes into dam
A community is reeling after a woman and a 10-year-old girl died when a car crashed and landed upside down in a dam on their way to a school pick-up.
Reality TV star set for Supreme Court bail application
A former reality TV star facing domestic violence charges will again apply for bail and take his fight to the Supreme Court.
Disability carer accused of assaulting teen in care
Police have acknowledged the courage of a teen for coming forward after a disability support worker was accused of grooming and indecently assaulting the boy.
Two more charged with murder over house party bashing
A total of 11 people have been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man who suffered "significant head injuries" after a party erupted in violence.
Win it or bin it: Kostecki on Bathurst 1000 inspiration
Overtaking Anton De Pasquale on the last lap, Brodie Kostecki dedicated his surprise Bathurst 1000 victory to Australian motorsport icon Dick Johnson.
Verstappen roars to Singapore win as Piastri bags fifth
Max Verstappen has stormed to a comfortable victory at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix but Australia's Oscar Piastri claimed a battling fifth place for McLaren.
Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue
Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.
Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL
Dark horse Cairns have made it three consecutive wins, knocking down 18 three-pointers to see off the plucky Illawarra by 10 points in Wollongong.
Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time
Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
‘A calling’: women’s work strengthens rural Australia
A farmer finding the sector's next generation and an academic training rural first responders have been honoured for work to make country communities stronger.
Algorithm changes set to pass after Labor backdown
Horse-trading over social media legislation and a visit from Middle Eastern royalty are on the agenda as federal politicians return to Canberra.
Tax changes ‘crack the nut’ on housing affordability
Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.
Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes
Australia's labour market is expected to continue to soften, even though small businesses are hanging on to workers despite growing cost pressures.
‘Saw what’s at stake’: Afghanistan veterans honoured
A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.
Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes
Coalition seeks to shield mines from climate activists
Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event
Trump says Russia to supply diesel to global markets
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia