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Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Twists and turns are coming to Australia’s electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.

Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve

Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve

Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve

Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve

Australians are hooking up to faster broadband connections by the thousands and the technology is changing the way they consume entertainment.

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.

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Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Spending hours on public transport or driving to work is falling out of favour as more employees seek local and hybrid working options.

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk

Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk

They may be quieter and heavier than petrol cars but electric vehicles are not more likely to crash into a pedestrian or to cause serious injury.

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.

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Australia falls behind providing life-saving care

Australia falls behind providing life-saving care

Australia falls behind providing life-saving care

Australia falls behind providing life-saving care

Significant advancements in medical technologies are improving patient outcomes, but Australia is at risk of falling behind as it undervalues new technology.

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Data centres supporting artificial intelligence technology could use as much as 20 per cent of the water supply in some cities unless policies change.

Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

Aussies' latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's transport emissions but big, old cars are slowing progress.

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

More than half of young Australians are willing to hand over their Christmas shopping to an artificial intelligence tool, but others have concerns.

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Australia's social media age restrictions will kick in as planned, with a High Court challenge to the ban pushed into the new year.

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer

Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.

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Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short

Battery-powered cars have been found using more energy than promised in independent tests, just like their petrol and diesel peers.

Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.

Fibre to the rescue: Aussies urged to take net upgrades

More than one million households have been disconnected by weather events this year and the NBN warns more will disproportionately affect copper connections.

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

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'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

Equipment investment in Australia's IT sector almost doubled in three months amid a surge in data centre projects, which could help revive productivity growth.

'Ruthless' state plan to capitalise on AI revolution

A state has hatched an plan to reap the economic benefits of the looming boom in artificial intelligence.

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.

US to tap government data for AI innovation platform

Nationwide datasets would be harnessed by an artificial intelligence platform to train next-gen technology as the Trump administration looks to win the AI race.

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