Seaweed farmers dare to dream but drowning in red tape
Australian seaweed farmers have set an ambitious target of $100 million worth of production each year but complain regulatory hurdles are getting in the way.
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Time to rethink green hydrogen approach: go local
Going toe-to-toe with the United States on green hydrogen may be "ridiculous", but chemical plants at mines for local supply may be viable despite challenges.
NSW Liberals to seed $400 future accounts for children
The NSW Liberals have officially launched their campaign for re-election with a promise to help young people create savings funds of up to $49,000.
Florence and the Machine spellbinding at WOMADelaide
Florence and the Machine powered through a cosmic set at WOMADelaide, while the festival's installations had crowds looking up to the skies.
Industry touts renewable gas to rival electrification
Electrifying everything is an unnecessary hit on taxpayers because conventional LPG will be phased out and replaced by a clean version, the industry says.
Industry leaders fear shortfall in nuclear subs workers
The plan to acquire nuclear-propelled submarines is set to create up to 20,000 jobs but the tertiary education sector will need to ramp up to meet demand.
AUKUS submarines ‘transformational’ for Australia
US President Joe Biden will meet leaders of Australia and Britain in San Diego to announce the way forward for Australia to receive nuclear-powered submarines.
NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands
Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.
Households carry rate pain as businesses flourish
The disconnect between households worried about wages and mortgage repayments and businesses, which appear to be doing just fine, hasn't gone unnoticed.
Rural independents threaten NSW coalition power
Rural NSW is a key battleground in the state election, with the possibility much of the west could be represented by independents in a minority government.
COVID-19 could be key to fighting breast cancer
The National Breast Cancer Foundation is backing a researcher's plan to try to use COVID-19 immunity to fight breast cancer.
‘Bollywood to Brisbane’: Australia signs new film deal
An agreement to encourage collaboration between the Australian and Indian film industries is being hailed by the government as a big moment between the nations.
S stands for so much more in mid-range Macan
Few mid-range SUVs are begging to be driven as hard as the bi-turbo, 2.9-litre, V6 Porsche Macan, which comes with some of the brand's most classic traits.
Charities watchdog probes Hillsong Church fraud claims
The charities watchdog is investigating Hillsong Church over allegations made under parliamentary privilege of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.
Australian stocks suffer worst drop since September
The local share market has finished down 2.3 per cent, its worst drop in five months, sending the benchmark index to an eight-week low.
Australia-India trade bonanza could soon be sealed
Anthony Albanese has finished his meetings with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, with negotiations on a huge trade deal to be concluded early.
Nuclear sub fleet won’t sink ties with China, says PM
Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is not at odds with maintaining a good relationship with China, Anthony Albanese says.
Lattes on the line as climate change threat looms
A coffee shortage could be looming as global production faces threats due to extreme weather brought on by climate change, new research shows.
Principal sex abuse case lag a disadvantage: Barrister
Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has described delays between allegations of abuse and her trial as being a disadvantage to her.
Guy Sebastian calls fence fracas claims ‘fabricated’
Singer Guy Sebastian says allegations about a feud with his neighbour were "completely fabricated" in his first public comments on the court case.
Savers short-changed as banks scrimp on rate rises
Banks are still picking and choosing which deposit accounts to lift rates on despite pressure from the consumer watchdog to pass higher rates on to savers.
Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions
Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched civil action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.
Judge defends booting breastfeeding mum out of court
A judge is being urged to apologise to a woman who was ordered out of a Victorian courtroom for breastfeeding her baby.
Research shows rise in nicotine use during early COVID
Australia's nicotine consumption increased by 30 per cent in the early stages of the pandemic due to high stress and restrictions, researchers suggest.
More flying coffees forecast as Google tests drone tech
Delivery drones will be able to pick up coffee or takeaway meals without human help in the next phase of Google's Australian technology trial.
Albanese flags deals with India on defence and trade
Anthony Albanese is set to formally meet with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, when he'll make the case for greater trade and defence co-operation.
Navy rescues passengers from stranded luxury yacht
Six passengers from a luxury yacht on its way from Darwin to Townsville have been rescued after becoming stranded in the sea near Indonesia.
CCTV footage sought over Guy Sebastian’s fence fracas
Footage showing singer Guy Sebastian "towering over" his neighbour is due to form part of court evidence about a disagreement between the pair.
Popularity pitch by Albanese, Modi at India Test
Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have been showered with admiration by a mammoth crowd before the fourth Test between the two countries.
‘We are close’: Major progress on Indigenous voice
Australians will soon know the wording of the question they will vote on to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.
Breastfeeding mother and baby kicked out of court
A mother breastfeeding her child was asked to leave a court by a judge because he was concerned she would be a distraction to jurors.