Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia
The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.
environmental issue
Crafty fire ants use floodwaters to hitch a ride
A deadly pest is on the move after heavy rain, sparking a warning for south east Queensland and northern NSW residents to be on the look out for fire ants.
Loggers assaulted environmentalists in NSW forest
Environmentalists who were attacked by logging contractors in a NSW forest say police and the government-owned Forestry Corporation have questions to answer.
consumers
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
environmental issue
politics
Energy upgrades to ease hard decisions for renters
Amid "horror stories" from low-income households battling rising living costs, $206m will be spent to cut energy bills and open the door to solar power.
Great Barrier Reef sees ‘minor damage’ from cyclone
The Great Barrier Reef was largely unaffected by Cyclone Jasper but short and long-term threats to Australia's world famous natural wonder remain.
Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K’gari
Rangers have increased patrols and are keeping an eye on tourist behaviour around dingoes on the island of K'gari after a girl was bitten multiple times.
Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink
Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.
Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island
A young girl has been bitten by a dingo in the second attack in as many weeks on a popular Queensland tourist spot.
Australia urged to name heatwaves to highlight threats
Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.
NSW premier flags pivot for forestry after court battle
The premier says NSW's forestry industry can't remain static and change is coming after environmentalists lost a court battle over forest protections.
air pollution
consumer goods
consumer issue - macro economics
environmental issue
environmental pollution
road transport
transport
Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips
Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.
Record heat fuelling ‘freak’ natural disasters: study
Record heat across the world impacted the global water cycle in 2023, scientists have found, contributing to severe storms, floods, droughts and fires.
Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open
An electric vehicle ride-sharing service is finally on the cards for Australia after sales of the cars more than doubled during 2023.
Push to turn the tide against ‘death trap’ shark nets
Dugongs, turtles, whales and dolphins were among the marine animals caught in Queensland's shark nets and drum lines in 2023.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle
The race to deliver Australia's most affordable electric car has roared to life again, with one manufacturer offering a significant discount to win the title.
School meals on the menu to boost children’s health
A parliamentary committee wants the government to put school meals on the menu across Australia in a bid to improve the health of the nation's school children.
Climate warriors inspire choreographer’s new work
Sea level rises forced a group of Torres Strait Islanders to mount a legal challenge to Australia and their story has sparked a new dance work.
Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo
A seven-year-old girl is the latest victim in a string of dingo incidents on a popular tourist island, with authorities working to identify the animal.
King urges compassion, care for the environment
The King has praised the "selfless army" of volunteers serving others, describing them as the "essential backbone of our society," in his Christmas address.
Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires
With bushfires raging across some parts of the nation, Aboriginal land management techniques are showing how to reduce the severity of the damage.
Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big
Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.
Sniffer dogs catching a whiff of invasive ant menace
A specially trained squad of sniffer dogs has been recruited to protect the Northern Territory's unique environment from invasive, aggressive browsing ants.
Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024
Major brands are preparing to launch electric cars in Australia for the first time, in a move experts say will see some motorists question their brand loyalty.
disaster (general)
economy, business and finance
environmental issue
housing and urban planning
politics
science and technology
Digital hand for responders after devastating floods
As storms, floods and bushfires wreak havoc on Australia, a little-known company owned by the nation's governments is in demand for its digital intelligence.
Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars
Crop contamination from herbicides can cost growers millions of dollars in damage - but a warning system is helping to avoid it.
Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients
Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.
Asian toad pest found in Victoria a ‘serious threat’
Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.
‘Wake-up call’ as animal threatened species list grows
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
Dingo circles boy on beach in latest bite attack
A 12-year-old boy is the latest victim in a string of dingo bites on a popular tourist island, with authorities working to identify the dog.
auto trends
consumer goods
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
politics (general)
road transport
transport
Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024
Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
environmental issue
renewable energy
road transport
transport
EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas
Australia could see twice as many electric cars hit the road this holiday season and experts are urging drivers to plan ahead to avoid charging queues.