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AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

Industry figures welcome news a national AI plan will be released before the end of the year, saying uncertainty on regulation spooks potential investors.

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

A fibre optic internet backbone will deliver internet speeds up to six times faster as well as a multi-billion-dollar boost to Australia's economy by 2040.

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Waste is the new oil: why Aussie export may be rubbish

Waste is the new oil: why Aussie export may be rubbish

Cutting emissions from long-haul flights, shipping and trucking remains a challenge but one solution could put Australia in an enviable position.

Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Major platforms will introduce new tools for parents to monitor how their teenagers interact with AI chatbots ahead of a looming social media ban.

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.

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Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Australia's Generation Z workers are concerned artificial intelligence could shrink their career opportunities but many are still using it.

Parcel-packing electric trikes to roll out by Christmas

Parcel-packing electric trikes to roll out by Christmas

Parcel-packing electric trikes to roll out by Christmas

Parcel-packing electric trikes to roll out by Christmas

Australia's largest electric fleet is expected to grow significantly with the introduction of three-wheeled vehicles capable of carrying more parcels.

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

A state's energy plan has sparked outrage after pledging to keep coal-fired power plants open for decades, potentially putting pressure on emissions targets.

Digital passports could give old solar panels new life

Digital passports could give old solar panels new life

Digital passports could give old solar panels new life

Digital passports could give old solar panels new life

Australia faces a serious electronic waste problem from ageing solar panels but could avoid it by testing and certifying old technology for reuse.

'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout

'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout

'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout

'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout

Mining giant Glencore has been urged to invest in a struggling community after a $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout to secure hundreds of jobs at a smelter.

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

More web queries will be answered by artificial intelligence when Google expands technology tested in the US to its Australian users.

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

More efficient solar cells are getting closer to commercial launch thanks to a breakthrough involving a new design and more durable chemicals.

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Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

With three energy companies committed to trials and more automakers willing to back them, using your electric car as a battery should be possible soon.

Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning

Demand for Australia's biggest fossil fuel exports is expected to drop in the coming years but producing green metals could provide a lifeline.

Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

One of Australia's largest and oldest coal-fired power stations could shut in less that four years after a surprise announcement from its owners.

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

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Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Most Australians want to know how long they can expect expensive appliances to work and whether they can be repaired easily, a study shows.

AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

Australians are becoming more wary about the use of artificial intelligence, as younger generations question its use in the workplace.

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned world governments that the use of AI could jeopardise nations around the world if the technology isn't kept in check.

Wanted: 100 electric car drivers for energy-saving test

Would you plug your car into the national grid for money off your electricity bill? A growing number of energy providers would like to know.

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Growing rooftop solar installations and more large-scale energy projects are pushing Australia closer to its renewable goals, the market operator says.

Ratings system to help drivers navigate road safety

How safe are the roads you regularly travel? A free online tool ranks most major arterial roads out of five stars and its maker plans to expand it.

Fossil fuel industry labelled 'a criminal enterprise'

Australia's future will be determined by what happens in the nation's "Great North", says Midnight Oil frontman and former environment minister Peter Garrett.

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