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.
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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.
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.
Maroons Eye Historic Bull Riding Origin Whitewash in Sydney
With the trophy already secured, Queensland’s elite bull riders are heading south to Sydney this Saturday aiming to pull off a historic 3–0 Origin whitewash.
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.
Apache Firepower Unleashed in Townsville
The Australian Army has achieved a historic milestone in North Queensland with the first successful live-firing of its new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters on local soil.
Funding Boost For Queensland Communities As Major Grant Round Opens
From grassroots sports to vital health services, Queensland Country Bank is searching for the next local initiatives to back with its latest round of community grants.
Queensland power prices tipped to rise under data centre plan
Queensland power bills could rise 14 per cent by 2035 if data centres are allowed to expand without being required to build their own renewable energy, a new report warns.
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.
King Kurt Reigns: Mareeba Cowboy Dominates Sold-Out Cairns PBR
Australia’s number one bull rider Kurt Shephard has extended his lead at the top of the national standings after securing a thrilling victory in front of a sold-out crowd at the PBR Cairns Invitational.
Brisbane Startup Fights Food Waste One Loaf at a Time
Two Brisbane companies have teamed up to slash your grocery bills and save premium Sonoma sourdough from going to waste.
Fowl play ruled out as Bracken Ridge police rescue runaway chicken
Brisbane police have turned an unexpected roadside chicken rescue at a Bracken Ridge skatepark into a heartwarming donation drive for a local animal shelter.
Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus
Two experts explain why staying focused, especially in our modern world, can be so hard.
Fortescue Chief Says Trump Has Done More for Climate Agenda Than Anyone in a Century
In an unexpected twist for the mining sector, Fortescue says US President Donald Trump’s recent geopolitical actions have done more to progress the climate agenda than anyone in the last century.
Queensland Secures Key Role in National Energy Storage Initiative
Queensland has secured a major role in a new national energy storage initiative, with several large-scale battery projects set to be built across the state. This is practical infrastructure investment: strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and helping Queensland households and businesses access a more secure energy system.
Government Under Fire As Overcrowded Watch Houses Reach Breaking Point
Despite multi-million dollar funding promises, Queensland's watch house crisis continues to deepen. Hundreds of individuals, including young children, are still being trapped in adult holding cells meant only for short-term stays.
Windorah’s Second Sun: A Blueprint for Queensland’s Energy Future
The outback town of Windorah is breaking free from fragile supply chains and high freight costs by launching a powerful new solar and battery system. By keeping 150,000 litres of imported diesel off remote roads annually and boosting local power capacity fivefold, they are proving that regional communities can secure their own future.
Top military accolade for Rockhampton soldier
A Rockhampton soldier’s relentless drive to strengthen Australia’s Army Reserves from the ground up has earned him a prestigious Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday Honours.
Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
Global Shift to Green Power Leaves Coal in the Shadows
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy sources have overtaken the world’s growing demand for electricity. Led by a record-breaking year for solar in China and India, clean power now makes up more than one-third of the global electricity mix. For a sun-drenched state like Queensland, this global shift offers a promising blueprint for our own energy future.
Caloundra’s new town square moves a step closer
Plans for Caloundra’s new town square are moving ahead, with early works set to begin at the Bulcock Street site.
Cowgirls With Wings Set to Soar Over Mount Isa’s Red Dirt
History in the making at the Isa! Since 1959, the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo has been the pinnacle of outback sport, and 2026 is set to be one for the record books. With ‘Cowgirls With Wings’ performing stunts not seen in Australia for years and The Barnyard Band delivering a two-night country music spectacular, the heartbeat of the outback is beating stronger than ever.
Gentle Giants: The Clydesdales Return to Beaudesert
The "Gentle Giants" are back! The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular returns to Beaudesert this June, now expanded to a four day celebration of heritage and heavy horses. From the prestigious Thistle Championship to the debut of adorable miniature Highland cows, it is a weekend of tartan, tradition, and rural charm you won't want to miss.
Fake news on everything from whales to wind farms: Australia is flooded with climate misinformation
Australia is facing a wave of misinformation and disinformation on climate change and energy. This is being fuelled by the growth in artificial intelligence and allowed to spread freely on social media, according to the findings of a Senate inquiry.
Grattan on Friday: How did the Liberals’ first female leader find herself on the mat in under a year?
Sussan Ley always seemed set to be only an interim Liberal leader but could Angus Taylor suffer the same fate?
Raising the Bar: The Queensland Kid Who Just Lifted History
Jackson started lifting weights as a way to rebuild his confidence after having a tough time at school. Now that journey has taken him all the way to a World Record.
Offshore Wind Farms Emerge as Unexpected Marine Sanctuaries, Boosting Fish Populations
New research has confirmed that offshore wind farms are doing more than generating renewable energy; they are functioning as effective artificial reefs that significantly boost local fish populations.
Santa Paws is Coming to Town!
Forget the partridge in a pear tree: we want 12 months of Queensland’s finest four-legged recruits! The 2026 QPS Dog Squad Calendars are officially here, and they are moving faster than a Greyhound after a tennis ball.
Faster Renewables Needed to Curb Future Price Hikes
A new AEMC report warns that delays in renewables and transmission could send household bills soaring by up to 20%. The race is on to build faster.
Transport needs clear signals and certainty to contribute to 2035 emission reduction targets
The Government has announced its 2035 emission reduction targets of 62-70% and a key factor in delivering these targets will be the rapid electrification of the nation’s heavy vehicle fleet.
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
Farmers worry more and more about changes to the climate. Most quietly support renewables and many benefit directly from the reliable income of solar and wind.