Spending slows as households start to shut up shop
Spiralling living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued, new retail data shows.
Economy, Business and Finance
Co-owners of troubled plant in voluntary administration
Voluntary administrators have been appointed to the co-owners of the issue-plagued Callide C coal-fired power station in central Queensland.
HomeBuilder paperwork deadline extended
The deadline to submit supporting documentation for HomeBuilder applications will be extended for those affected by supply constraints and construction delays.
agricultural research and technology
agriculture
biotechnology - science and technology
manufacturing and engineering
natural resources
Clean jet fuel to take off at Queensland refinery
The production of advanced biofuels will be explored at a Brisbane refinery in thanks to a new agreement between Ampol and ENEOS.
Stanthorpe’s Granite Belt Wines at the Heart of New Wine Scholarship Partnership
Just 20 minutes from the heart of Stanthorpe, Queensland, The Star Entertainment Group and the Queensland Wine Industry Association have come together to launch a new wine scholarship program. This inaugural initiative shines a spotlight on the region's renowned Granite Belt wines and seeks to nurture a new generation of wine enthusiasts and professionals.
‘Smart’ electric scooter trial to slow risky riders
Electric scooters equipped with artificial intelligence will be used to slow down or stop riders, in a move one company hopes will improve their reputation.
Virtual Meanjin takes visitors on journey back in time
People can travel to pre-colonial Brisbane and explore its Indigenous cultural heritage in a virtual step back in time at the World Science Festival.
Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite
A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them.
Planes, trains and transport chaos could shape NSW poll
Voters will have the chance to determine NSW's transport future at Saturday's election, with the major parties promising billions of dollars in investment.
Secrecy around waste company that illegally dumped meat
A company trusted by the government to manage biosecurity risks won't be named despite the illegal dumping of hundreds of kilos of imported meat products.
Electric car batteries could fuel a $17 billion boost
Making batteries for electric cars and solar storage could create more than 60,000 jobs and nearly $17 billion by 2030 if Australia moves fast, a report says.
Flood-ravaged outback town leaders meet with PM
The leaders of two outback Queensland towns will meet with the prime minister over help to repair their flood-ravaged far north communities.
Australian shares rise again ahead of Fed meeting
The local share market has finished up 0.9 per cent, hitting a seven-day high ahead of a momentous Federal Reserve meeting.
Experts back rules to snuff out e-bike, e-scooter fires
After a spate of house fires and injuries Australia urgently needs new rules governing electric bikes, scooters and skateboards, experts say.
Climate change policy important ‘starter point’: Lambie
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says immediate action is needed on climate change and is putting the Greens on notice over emissions-reduction legislation.
Rheinmetall begins full-scale production of Queensland made Boxer CRVs
Full-scale local production of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) has commenced in Queensland, marking a significant milestone for the state's defence manufacturing capabilities.
Australian market falls to lowest level since November
The local share market has suffered another day of heavy losses, dropping 1.4 per cent to finish at its lowest level since early November.
‘Bare minimum’ bid by Greens on carbon emissions policy
The Greens say they are not asking for the perfect climate policy, just a guarantee from the federal government to stop new coal and gas projects.
More economists predicting RBA will pause rate hikes
Westpac, St. George, HSBC, JP Morgan and AMP now expect the Reserve Bank won't raise rates in April - but ANZ and CBA still forecast a rate hike.
A ‘crazy week’ that was worst for ASX since September
The ASX has finished higher for the day but dropped more than two per cent for the week after suffering its longest streak of weekly losses since the GFC.
Australia could become ‘superpower’ in electric cars
Australia has the potential to become a 'global superpower' in the electric car industry and could make vehicles again, an event has heard.
Why electric car batteries may go round and round again
Automakers and regulators are working on ways to recycle electric vehicle batteries in Australia to avoid crashing into a new environmental barrier.
Giant Leap for climate tech despite economic slowdown
Climate technology is surviving the venture capital downturn as more consumers and businesses think about what will shrink their carbon footprint.
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy saving
politics (general)
renewable energy
Rooftop solar feed-in charges ‘unlikely’ in Qld
Queensland's energy minister has hosed down concerns about a "sun tax" on homeowners for feeding solar power back to the grid, as has been proposed in NSW.
Former minister Johnson remembered in Qld parliament
Queensland politician Vaughan Johnson, who served in parliament for 26 years, has been remembered as a champion of the west after his recent death.
Fears budget won’t do enough to ease power price spike
A key welfare group is urging the government to reduce cost of living pressures in its upcoming budget with Australians again bracing for energy bill spikes.
Train making off the rails, but plan to get on track
As the federal government develops a national railway plan, a report has found $1.85 billion has been wasted due to state-only train manufacturing policies.
Australia plans to buy 220 cruise missiles from America
The Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 cruise missiles to Australia, which can be fired from nuclear submarines being acquired under a separate agreement.
Finance firm gives cyber hackers too much Latitude
Latitude Financial has been hit by a cyber attack, with criminals stealing 330,000 customer records and identification documents, forcing a trading halt.
‘Productivity problem’ putting living standards at risk
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is slipping down global productivity rankings - and there's no easy fix for the problem.
Aust share market plunges again, closing at 10-week low
The ASX has finished 1.5 per cent lower after banking contagion spread to Europe.