Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar
It's not just climate change and bills fuelling demand for solar batteries - the threat of blackouts is prompting more households to invest in energy storage.
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Treasurer breaks ranks, slams ‘destructive’ student cap
Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.
It’s bad news for Nine as profits plunge amid cost cuts
The fractured advertising market continues to hit media revenues with Nine Entertainment full-year profits falling almost a third to $134.9 million.
Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down
Sales are up at Woolworths but writedowns on its New Zealand stores and drinks business have a taken a huge slice out of its $1.7 billion operating profit.
Fortescue ‘doubling down’ on green iron despite leaks
Mining giant Fortescue pledges to create a green metals industry grounded in Australian ore and renewable energy, after pulling back on championing hydrogen.
Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand
Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.
Pacific backs Australia’s regional police initiative
Anthony Albanese has wasted no time getting to work at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, announcing support for his Pacific Policing Initiative.
Gas pipes supply solid cash flow in energy transition
Gas pipeline operator APA has posted a stronger full-year profit amid an expansion and urges more domestic gas production to support an end to coal-fired power.
‘Closure’ for victims as serial rapist swim coach named
Former champion swimming coach Richard "Dick" Caine raped and sexually assaulted young athletes over several years, leaving lasting scars on his many victims.
‘Get off their high horses’: call to end jumps racing
Former Victorian racing minister Rob Hulls is turning up the heat on the Labor government to become the last Australian state to ban jumps racing.
Theatre bar walks the tightrope of live show venues
Brisbane theatre and cocktail bar The West End Electric opens with the Queensland premiere of Limbo - The Return. But will they make it under the limbo stick?
‘They are everyday people’: Gaza statements condemned
Portraying Palestinians as Hamas supporters is misleading and inflammatory and Australia must offer help to those asylum seekers, a human rights expert says.
Budget blow as state’s child sexual abuse payouts soar
Tasmania's budget deficit for 2023/24 is set to grow fourfold, mainly because of a $571 million increase in payouts to child sexual abuse survivors.
Australian shares rally for best week of the year
The ASX200 has gained 1.3 per cent on Friday to finish the week 2.5 per cent higher, its best weekly performance since December.
Senator recalls Labor’s ‘heartless’ attacks on Reynolds
A senator has told a court how party colleague Linda Reynolds was aggressively targeted in parliament during "heartless attacks".
Enduring executive express is still all class
It's been a class leader for almost seven decades and Mercedes-Benz's E-Class remains a force to be reckoned with.
Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves
A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.
Turkey faces wildfires amid fears for Anzac war graves
A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.
Liberals’ council nomination extension plea rejected
The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.
‘Unresolved justice’ for families of murdered women
A landmark report into missing and murdered First Nations women and children is merely "tinkering at the edges" and won't deliver justice, an expert has warned.
Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway
At a workshop in Darwin, young Indigenous models learn about makeup, runways and photo shoots as they try to launch their careers.
NT intervention ‘totally justified’, former PM says
Former prime minister John Howard has defended the NT intervention after the territory's police chief apologised to Indigenous people over the force's actions.
Veteran host Larry Emdur wins the 2024 Gold Logie
The Gold Logie has gone to Larry Emdur, while Boy Swallows Universe has won a swag of awards, with Best Lead Actor going to 15-year-old Felix Cameron.
What’s that name? Little-known EV brands race to market
Your next car might have a brand name you have never seen before as a host of Chinese automakers line up to launch electric vehicles in Australia.
How a call helped an Aboriginal mum find connection
A Wiradjuri mother is sharing her experience with perinatal anxiety, as a national helpline reports increasing calls from Indigenous people.
Adam Hills flags para-standing tennis for grand slams
Comedian Adam Hills wants para-standing tennis played at grand slam tournaments and also the Paralympics.
Dutton accused of whipping up fear with visa ban calls
Anthony Albanese has hit out at calls to ban Palestinians from being granted visas, saying it's creating further social division.
Meeting minutes to show RBA dancing to its own beat
Markets will turn their attention to the Reserve Bank's latest board meeting minutes but they might be better off looking further afield for new insights.
Not ‘realistic’ Libs didn’t know deadline: commissioner
The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.
250 dogs given up amid push to curb ‘puppy farms’
The surrender of more than 250 labradoodles from one of Tasmania's largest breeders has sparked calls to follow other states and crack down on puppy farms.
Live on TV, Gold Logie winner gets a tattoo on his bum
Having won the Gold Logie, Larry Emdur has followed through on a promise to get the initials of his fellow nominees tattooed on his bum, live on television.