Robots set to conquer the final frontiers
A camera system designed to work like a human brain could help robots go further, including machines built for space and undersea explorations.
Economy, Business and Finance
Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform
The treasurer has kicked off a journey that he hopes will result in broad agreement on changes that help solve Australia's economic challenges.
‘You worry’: fears in Iranian community after bombing
Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.
Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated
Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.
Transparency boost: Reserve Bank homes in on key change
The Reserve Bank is likely to implement a key outstanding recommendation of a review into its operations, bringing it in line with international counterparts.
Trump arrives for G7 amid trade, political tensions
Donald Trump has arrived in Canada for his first G7 summit since returning to office - and after irking his partners with tariffs and threats of annexation.
Australian shares hit record close as bank stocks surge
Banks and energy stocks have helped lift the local bourse to record highs, but continued growth will hinge on the outcome of US-China trade talks.
Tariff turmoil – World Bank cuts global growth forecast
The World Bank has cut its growth forecast as a result of Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, saying the global outlook has "deteriorated substantially".
Australian shares fade after hitting new record
A trade truce between the world's two largest economies helped send Australian shares to new heights, but an afternoon sell-off shows investors remain wary.
The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos
Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists.
Sun sets on another state’s solar home battery rebate
Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces
Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.
Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.
David Attenborough’s Ocean a wake-up call from the sea
Ocean With David Attenborough is a breathtaking celebration of marine life and a cinematic expose of the industrial forces pushing the ocean toward collapse.
‘No justification’: minister seeks tariff breakthrough
Ahead of a possible meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump at the G7, the trade minister says he's still optimistic of tariffs being removed.
Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity
Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.
Posties armed with citronella spray to ward off dogs
Australia Post will roll out spray to posties as a last line of defence to ward off an average of nine dog-related incidents a day.
Posties armed with citronella spray to ward off dogs
Australia Post will roll out spray to posties as a last line of defence to ward off an average of nine dog-related incidents a day.
Australia seeks ‘best deal’ after UK tariff carve-out
Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.
Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer
Falling interest rates and Australia's competitive advantages are reasons for optimism, says the treasurer as he sets his sights on improving productivity.
YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave
More than 25,000 Australian videos featuring misinformation have been removed from YouTube and TikTok as tech giants turn to AI tools to identify issues.
Banks help Australian shares climb to three-month high
The Australian share market is at three-month highs after a positive session, shrugging off global trade tensions and ongoing geopolitical risks.
RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen
Uncertainty in global markets from Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to the Reserve Bank being more aggressive with interest rate cuts.
Space to Gympie and beyond: satellite texts go live
Telstra has begun rolling-out the nation's first satellite to mobile texting service, a move the telco hopes will keep rural Australians better connected.
Construction company building purpose for youth
Providing youth with valuable work and skills while repairing homes that may otherwise have been neglected is a double virtue of one Indigenous venture.
Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses
Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.
Maligned power station back online after explosions
One of a state's largest power stations is back online for the first time since April after it was forced to shut down following another explosion.
US tariffs on Australia ‘not what you do to a friend’
Australia has been urged to assertively lobby Donald Trump against a plan to hike tariffs on steel imports, as Labor aims to maintain a calm approach.
Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom
The prospect of more interest rate cuts has pushed house prices to record highs and is expected to continue fuelling growth for the rest of the year.
Weak business investment underlines productivity battle
Encouraging productivity-boosting investment, such as infrastructure connecting regions with capital cities, is needed amid a slowdown in capital expenditure.