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Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza

Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza

Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza

Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza

A local community is being urged to have its say on a potential offshore wind zone in the Bass Strait off Tasmania's north coast.

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.

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Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.

Call to build homes to defy climate, save $4b a year

Call to build homes to defy climate, save $4b a year

As floods, cyclones and bushfires become more ferocious, costs to home-owners could double by 2050 without changes to the construction code, an analysis shows.

Australia catching up with world on sustainable finance

Australia catching up with world on sustainable finance

An independent progress tracker shows Australia is no longer a laggard on sustainable finance as it rapidly catches up with consumer and investor expectations.

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.

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'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

Workers urged to embrace, not fear, robot colleagues

Workers urged to embrace, not fear, robot colleagues

Workers urged to embrace, not fear, robot colleagues

Workers urged to embrace, not fear, robot colleagues

From robots on two legs to a giant arm that sorts products, Amazon is testing more machines to work with humans but worker concerns remain high.

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Consumers should be able to trust a long-running federal scheme that certifies "carbon neutral" claims by companies and organisations, federal Labor says.

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

A High Court decision to rule Victoria's electric vehicle tax constitutionally invalid could leave similar levies vulnerable to legal challenge.

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

An Aussie-inspired app lets people pre-pay before a group event, hens' night or holiday so there's no need to waste time chasing up freeloading mates.

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world’s top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.

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Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.

Animal-free fat adds meaty goodness to plant proteins

A food technology company that's made a breakthrough aimed at the plant-based protein market is pitching its wares at omnivores who enjoy their meat.

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

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Youth on YouTube with fries, wearing Cotton On: survey

YouTube retains its crown as a place of belonging and entertainment for Australia's Generation Z, according to this year's YouthInsight survey.

Australia's biggest car brand revs up electric concepts

A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.

Aussies urged to lead charge and hang up on phone waste

A year of action will encourage people to dial in to the "circular economy" by handing in their old mobile phone when buying a new one.

Rise of artificial intelligence creates heavy workload

Internet giants, power networks and communications companies are being urged to consider the massive load that comes with the rise of artificial intelligence.

Better protection for Australians' online crypto assets

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.

Steel, construction gears up for tracking carbon load

An Aussie tech start-up has struck a deal with a steelmaking giant for a carbon-tracking pilot that could help to shrink the impact of the construction sector.

Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

The brains behind an emerging beauty empire has become the first woman founder in the Australian Business Growth Fund investment portfolio.

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