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Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

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Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

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‘Mum guilt’: parents battle growing school costs

As Australian parents deal with the ballooning cost of school supplies amid other cost-of-living pressures, a minor party is promising relief.

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Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

An exodus to other Chinese apps, a jump in prominence but a dive in content: speculation is raging over what a US TikTok ban will mean for its Aussie users.

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Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

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Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

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Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

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CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

Robots, self-driving cars and AI-powered work colleagues may not be far away, according to predictions aired at the Consumer Electronics Show.

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Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Aussie motorists bought a record number of new vehicles during the year but experts warn the path ahead is rocky as momentum is already slowing.

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Drivers urged to ‘shop around’ as petrol prices surge

Australians are facing headaches at the petrol bowser and a national body has called for an investigation as costs surge in capital cities.

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Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Australia's automotive industry will look different in 2025 after a change in laws inspires a long list of electric and plug-in hybrid challengers.

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Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia is not moving fast enough on vehicle charging and is holding back apartment dwellers, one of the country's biggest energy firms says.

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AGL weighs appeal of ‘significant’ $25m court penalty

An energy retailer is deciding whether to appeal a record court-imposed penalty in a case brought by the regulator for overcharging customers on welfare.

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Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Features launching on Apple devices will write a story, draw an image and summarise articles but the AI push helped by ChatGPT arrives after those of rivals.

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Drop test: tech giant to ditch single-use plastic packs

More Christmas gifts purchased online will arrive in recyclable packaging this year after a two-year research project into making envelopes green.

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It’s a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

The personalities, topics and major news events that dominated Australian internet searches in 2024 have been revealed by Google.

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Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution

Vehicles are getting bigger but more efficient, a transport study has found, but Australia is still being lapped by other nations on low-emission cars.

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Deals on the bus go down, down: transport costs plunge

Transport costs have fallen for Australian households, a report shows, led by public transport discounts and falling fuel prices.

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Call for super funds to pump gas giants for change

An analysis of the way some of the biggest superannuation funds vote at shareholder meetings suggests they're backing down over the expansion of oil and gas.

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‘Better deal’ for suppliers as supermarkets face fines

Supermarkets face fines of up to $10 million if caught breaching a grocery code of conduct that will become mandatory.

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Drive with care: Uber launches service for extra help

A rideshare service trialled in the United States will be launched in Australia, letting caregivers book rides for the people they help.

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Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop ‘holiday’ check outs

Supermarket giant Coles rejects punishing fresh produce suppliers who disagree on pricing, as the company is grilled at an inquiry into the sector.

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Coles holds 17 sites with no DAs, denies land-banking

Grocery giant Coles has held one site for 16 years without building a supermarket, but the firm has rejected allegations of anti-competitive land-banking.

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Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products

Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.

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Australia to be scored on its renewable energy progress

Australian efforts to cut emissions and generate more renewable electricity will be tracked and traced by a climate group.

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Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

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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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Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Woolworths has cast itself as being in competition with cake shops and newsagents, while also showing the might of its construction arm.

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Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

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Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.

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