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1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders.

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

US President Donald Trump and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to the framework of a trade deal fixing tariffs at 15 per cent on EU goods.

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China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

Almost half of new vehicles sold in Australia could be made in China within a decade, a study has found, as the nation moves to low-emission transport.

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Smartwatches can detect signs of a common and potentially serious sleep disorder with the medical regulator approving software that analyses bedtime breathing.

Flipping heck: tech giant wants to upsize your phone

Flipping heck: tech giant wants to upsize your phone

After 15 years of research and development, the world's most popular folding smartphone is about to get bigger, but its competitors are far from rolling over.

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Shoppers are being warned about stores that present themselves as local businesses but sell low-quality items shipped from overseas.

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Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Australia's love affair with the ute has dominated new vehicle sales during June, but one hybrid model has had an unusual impact on Australia's auto market.

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Claims about the future of renewable gas will be tested in Federal Court after the competition regulator launched its biggest greenwashing lawsuit to date.

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

A consumer group has measured the cost of a basket of groceries nationwide but two supermarkets are pushing back against the findings.

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.

Doubts after 'unprecedented' arrests over luxury fakes

Doubts after 'unprecedented' arrests over luxury fakes

Doubts after 'unprecedented' arrests over luxury fakes

Doubts after 'unprecedented' arrests over luxury fakes

Three men allegedly involved with a business selling knock-off designer watches and jewellery have been bailed as a magistrate questions the case against them.

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.

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Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

It is one of the world’s biggest technology companies but Apple’s failure to supercharge Siri with artificial intelligence has some asking questions.

Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

It will screen your phone calls, translate your messages, and help you work out but Apple’s artificial intelligence software is not ready to smarten up Siri.

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

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Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site eHarmony allegedly misled customers with statements about the pricing, renewal and duration of its memberships, the consumer watchdog says.

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

Coles, Woolies debate number of fake discount products

Coles and Woolworths will bargain with the competition watchdog on a list of items used as court evidence over allegations of illusory discount schemes.

Telco complaints a symptom of cost-of-living crisis

Telcos are failing to offer sufficient help to customers struggling to pay their bills, as the telecommunications watchdog receives a spike in complaints.

More households want to go full electric but lack spark

Millions more Australian households plan to cut gas and go all-electric but many say they need more information and guidance to do so.

Cash splash on Mother's Day, as fewer take part

Millions of mums will be spoiled as their loved ones splurge near a billion dollars on gifts and experiences this Mother's Day.

Election expected to drive confidence in electric cars

Australia's transition to low-emission vehicles could speed up after the election, experts say, fuelled by ongoing tax cuts and emission limits.

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