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.
Landmark deal secures future for electric freight
Woolworths is rolling out a landmark fleet of 148 electric delivery trucks across Australia in a major partnership with Zenobē to make suburban grocery deliveries cleaner and quieter.
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.
Webmaster behind every parent’s nightmare jailed
A man has been sentenced after uploading pictures of boys he took in public toilets in what has been described as "every parent's nightmare".
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.
Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam ‘fantasy’
Public consultation is being invited on a state government's Olympic plans amid bitter opposition to the use of a heritage-listed park.
Greenhouse network to yield 175,000 meals for SEQ students
Four Southeast Queensland schools have launched high-tech hydroponic greenhouses to grow fresh produce and supplement 175,000 meals a year for local communities.
Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, a good Samaritan and a random motorist in a highway crash might not keep his trial date due to an absent prosecutor.
Hawthorn coach Mitchell makes call on future
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2030 AFL season.
‘Lot of nonsense’: Dearden clears air on Cowboys future
North Queensland's co-captain is aiming for a round 26 return from injury as he opened up on speculation around his future at the club.
Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test
The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.
AFLW stars want league to seize fresh momentum
After the success of the exhibition match between Australia and Ireland, AFLW players want the momentum to drive into the regular sport.
Batteries Now Make More Sense Than Ever for Qld Homes
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years
Didgeridoo rumble as Garma Festival bursts into life
Artist’s spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens
Gold still glitters despite fall from all-time high
The gold price has tapered off since hitting a record high in January, giving mining companies and potential takeover targets some comfort.
Anti-Semitism probe set to examine incendiary protests
Two controversial protests will come under renewed scrutiny when a royal commission into anti-Semitism moves to its next round of evidence.
Warning for human bird-flu transmissions as cases soar
An escalating bird flu outbreak has prompted an expert's warning, saying people will need to take precautions to avoid infection in Australia.
Pain and fear loom large for alleged Alan Jones victim
A former athlete will continue to air allegations that he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones as the talkback titan faces a high-profile criminal hearing.
Not too big, not too small: $100m to plug renewable gap
More small or medium-sized renewable energy projects could win loans as part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to address a gap in Australia's energy plans.
Gold still glitters despite fall from all-time high
Escorts, drugs: big-spending gamblers’ inducements