Aussies asked whether electric cars should make noise
Electric cars could be forced to play sounds at low speeds to protect pedestrians and cyclists in a move supported by the blind community.
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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.
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.
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Australian buyers charged a premium for electric cars
New figures show Australian car buyers can pay thousands of dollars more for some electric vehicles than buyers overseas.
Electric vehicles spark rush to train 100,000 mechanics
Australia needs thousands more mechanics trained in how to service electric vehicles and time is running out to educate them.
When Aussies can expert EV prices to finally drop
A record number of electric cars are hitting Australia's second-hand market, forcing down prices. But experts say more drops are needed to increase adoption.
Early parliament shutdown claims false: Perrottet
Claims the NSW parliament would be closed early have been hosed down by the office of Premier Dominic Perrottet as "utterly incorrect".
Perrottet promises grocery bill relief with new office
Cutting freight costs to push supermarket bills down will be a focus of a re-elected Perrottet government but Labor says the focus should be on tolls.
Struggle to survive in Torres Strait Island ‘paradise’
Traditional owners in the Torres Strait Islands are being forced to leave their archipelago homes amid the soaring cost of living and lack of housing.
Electric car tax cuts are fuelling demand and delays
Demand for electric vehicles is speeding up in Australia, fuelled by tax cuts, but one policy is putting the brakes on progress.
Consumer complaints continue to trail pandemic
Consumer complaints in Queensland continue to eclipse pre-pandemic levels, with the Office of Fair Trading clawing back $11.2 million for disgruntled customers.
EV boom! Electric car sales tipped to be led by Baby Boomer generation
Australians from older generations are most likely to buy new generation electric vehicles, according to a new study, that also found car costs are rising.
Australia is ‘odd one out’ on sugar tax
The Australian Medical Association has renewed calls for the nation to follow the lead of 85 countries and jurisdictions and impose a tax on sugar.
Customer warning over illegal e-bikes
Australian e-bike buyers have been warned to watch out for models that are too fast for public roads as the industry calls for changes to the speed limit rules.
Greens ‘still safe’ after spinach recall
A peak industry body is urging Australians to keep supporting vegetable growers in the wake of a recall of spinach, which it says was from a single farm.
Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers
Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
Florist accused of misleading customers
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking online florist Bloomex to court over allegations it misled customers with sales prices that were not genuine.
How to secure an electric vehicle for Xmas
An EV for Christmas? There are still ways to secure an electric car in time for a holiday road trip but they might not come from the places you expect.
Mate, where’s my self-driving car?
More self-driving cars are hitting the road in America, letting drivers relax behind the wheel. But when will Australians be driven around by their own cars?
Why hybrid car sales are powering ahead
Sales of hybrid vehicles are speeding up in Australia, with the country's leading car-maker revealing they now make up more than one in three of their sales.
Why more Australians will share a Tesla
Shared electric vehicles are being offered in more apartment buildings, office blocks and hotels and experts say they could see some drivers ditch private cars.
Aust drops $6.2b on Black Friday bargains
About 11 million people nationwide are expected to take part in Black Friday sales as Australian workers protest conditions at Amazon warehouses.
Tesla recalls 15,000 cars over light fault
In the second recall in two weeks, all Tesla Model 3 and Model Y drivers in Australia have been warned about a risky light defect.
Electric vehicle named car of the year
An electric vehicle has claimed Carsales' car of the year title for the second year running, with one judge saying it could prove a point to naysayers.
AI takes retail marketing to new level
Queensland researchers have helped identify new ways for retailers to use AI and camera technology to predict shopper behaviour and tailor store layouts.
Companies fined $33.5m over NBN claims
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been fined after failing to tell customers they couldn't achieve the internet speed they were paying for.
Booze now, pay later apps prompt concern
Experts are worried people using buy now, pay later services for alcohol will lead to "financial hangovers".
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PM urges workers: keep pushing through
More of the economy is coming under strain as Omicron ravages supply chains and uncertainty affecting everything from recruitment to farmers, food and shops.
Aussies ditch gifts online on Boxing Day
Research has found more than 100 unwanted gifts were listed every minute on eBay in Australia on Boxing Day, with Victorians most likely to resell presents.
Recycling scheme targets mattress dumping
Mattresses are believed to be Australia's most common illegally dumped item, accounting for 20 per cent of the inorganic waste found on the street.