Plug in, get paid: EV drivers to tap into batteries
Electric vehicle drivers could plug their cars into the electricity grid and earn money next year following a partnership between two manufacturers.
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Glenn Maxwell hurt, Australia sweep Pakistan T20 series
Australia has secured a clean sweep of the T20 series against Pakistan with a convincing seven-wicket win featuring a brutal 61 from Marcus Stoinis.
Paddling’s Fox sisters share Hall of Fame’s Don Award
The Paris paddling feats of Jessica and Noemie Fox have been celebrated, with the pair winning The Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala dinner.
Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific island’s parliament
Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.
Inglis relishes captaincy after Pakistan T20 whitewash
Josh Inglis will link with the Test squad on a high after leading Australia to a Twenty20 series clean sweep over Pakistan.
Social cohesion holds despite inflation, high migration
Australians are able to disentangle how they feel about higher migration levels from their appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, research suggests.
Data analyst named Queensland Australian of the Year
Geoffrey Smith believed in employees who were long overlooked. Now he's Queensland's 2025 Australian of the year.
Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash
The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier.
Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond
Prominent Australians have responded to the dramatic arrest of Alan Jones as police hit the once-powerful broadcaster with more indecent assault allegations.
‘Guarded references’: Door opening to rate cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia remains 'vigilant to upside risks to inflation' but has stepped through a number of scenarios allowing it to cut interest rates.
Carbon credits scheme missing threatened species mark
Australia's carbon projects are doing little to conserve the nation's most threatened species whose habitat is mostly on privately owned agricultural land.
ACTU urges private sector ‘wake-up call’ on gender gap
While the gender pay gap is at a record low, the head of the ACTU says private sector companies need to do more to reduce the disparity in their workplaces.
Cop ‘not the type of person’ to taser 95yo unlawfully
A police officer on trial over the tasering death of an aged-care resident swore an oath to God to be truthful about why he fired his weapon, a jury has heard.
Martin-like Lalor set to lead Tigers’ strong AFL draft
Richmond will take a strong hand to the AFL draft, armed with eight selections inside the top 24, with Sam Lalor looming as the prized No.1 pick.
G20 spotlights Global South, bracing for Trump’s return
The G20 summit highlights a shifting global order as leaders of major economies try to shore up consensus before Donald Trump returns to the US presidency.
Eyes on Trump’s China hawks as Australia quells tension
Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".
Zelenskiy visits embattled Ukrainian frontline town
The Ukrainian front-line city of Pokrovsk has been visited by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid Russian advances.
Nadal poised for Davis Cup finale, but in which role?
Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spain captain David Ferrer is ready to say if the 22-time grand slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8
Lebanon and Hezbollah accept US ceasefire proposal
Diplomatic efforts to halt conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have progressed, with the Iran-backed armed group and Lebanon agreeing to a ceasefire proposal.
Knights to lose superstar Upton, gain NRLW Magic Round
Newcastle will host the inaugural women's Magic Round in 2025, and insist they can still be a force in the NRLW without the game's best player Tamika Upton.
Emotion as family sees Donna Nelson at smuggling trial
Family members have laid eyes on Donna Nelson for the first time in years as the Australian woman appeared in a Japanese court to deny smuggling drugs.
Election money reforms dubbed a ‘major-party stitch-up’
Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.
Winger Suliasi Vunivalu confirms French rugby move
Suliasi Vunivalu has confirmed he will play for La Rochelle in France next season after the former star NRL winger was granted a release by Rugby Australia.
‘Morons’: Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest
Multi-faith leaders have stood in solidarity against protesters planning to target a Christmas event, as the organiser insisted children were never a target.
Injury-free Kyrgios locked in for Brisbane return
Brisbane-bound Nick Kyrgios has credited an unlikely source as an inspiration as he worked to return to competitive tennis after almost two years out.
Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights
Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support Palestinian resource sovereignty.
Coach call: Hager to lead Kookaburras’ ‘new era’
Former Kookaburras captain Mark Hager is the new coach of the side, taking over from Colin Batch after their Paris Olympics quarter-final exit.
Police budget blowout referred to corruption watchdog
Queensland's police commissioner has referred a controversial lease for a new station in Brisbane to the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Matildas’ World Cup hero Vine takes break from football
The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope
Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.
Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt ‘mistake’
Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.