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The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

New entry about to make electric cars a lot cheaper

New entry about to make electric cars a lot cheaper

New entry about to make electric cars a lot cheaper

New entry about to make electric cars a lot cheaper

Australian motorists can expect to see more price competition in electric vehicles after one auto maker announced the cheapest model to date.

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Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off

Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off

It once thrived under a "Did Somebody Say" campaign but the celebrity driven catch-cry hasn't saved food delivery service Menulog from closure.

Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too

Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too

Hybrid vehicles are not just popular with new car buyers, as figures reveal the low-emission models are making up more second-hand sales.

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.

Petrol low as car buyers flock to hybrid and electric

Petrol low as car buyers flock to hybrid and electric

More buyers of new vehicles are opting to save money on petrol with electric cars and hybrid models proving popular in the latest auto industry snapshot.

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Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

A tech giant will offer refunds to millions of its Australian users over what it calls unclear pricing for access to its artificial intelligence tool.

Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Popular vehicles including petrol-powered SUVs and hybrids are exceeding their advertised fuel consumption by up to 21 per cent, tests have found.

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Australia's voluntary battery recycling scheme will be allowed to continue but with limited uptake, the public could benefit if more devices were collected.

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records

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.

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.

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.

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

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.

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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.

Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead

A tax exemption for electric vehicles could put another 1.5 million on Australian roads if it is extended to 2035, modelling shows, and cut carbon emissions.

Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost

Almost one in every three NBN users will see their internet speed rise in the coming days but experts are warning consumers to check their hardware.

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Households and small businesses will be warned if they are paying more than necessary under a reform designed to encourage more people switch plans.

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Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots

Hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol and diesel equivalents in Australia but the race remains slow and steady.

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Cycling groups say high-powered and illegally modified e-bikes are increasingly being used in Australia and stricter, national rules are needed to save lives.

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

One of Australia's most popular electric vehicle brands has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing

Australians are posting letters at dwindling rates not seen in almost a century, as Australia Post's boss says the days of snail mail are numbered.

Inflation update to shape further rate cut expectations

A particularly weak inflation print on Wednesday could raise hopes for a back-to-back Reserve Bank interest rate cut next month.

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Home appliance manufacturer Breville has posted a double-digit profit boost, as it positions for growth in a rapidly evolving trade environment.

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