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Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

There aren't enough truckies to keep up with Australian demand and a leading transport group is warning that could put the nation's entire supply chain at risk.

Shoppers still spending but only if a sign says 'sale'

Shoppers still spending but only if a sign says 'sale'

Shoppers still spending but only if a sign says 'sale'

Shoppers still spending but only if a sign says 'sale'

Shoppers have rushed to snap up heavily discounted goods, helping buoy retail sales which were trending weaker as higher interest rates weigh on households.

Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake

Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake

Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake

Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake

Vehicle sales, including popular SUVs and utes, have hit a speed bump in Australia after more than a year of cruising through records.

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Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.

Solar panels paving the path to new recycling hub

Solar panels paving the path to new recycling hub

One of Australia's biggest energy providers plans to establish a solar panel recycling facility in NSW that could turn old tech into new footpaths.

Bitter move as brewery shifts beer production mainland

Bitter move as brewery shifts beer production mainland

Tasmanian brewer James Boag's will shift some of its beer production to the mainland for the first time, leaving more than a dozen workers out of a job.

Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

More than 1400 luxury electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia over a fault that the regulator warns could cause serious accidents.

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Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

Supermarkets could be hit with millions in fines in a government bid to make prices fairer for farmers and shoppers.

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk

Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.

Fears subsidy a 'quick fix' for remote cost of living

Fears subsidy a 'quick fix' for remote cost of living

Fears subsidy a 'quick fix' for remote cost of living

Fears subsidy a 'quick fix' for remote cost of living

A discount on essential items in Queensland remote communities has been welcomed, but some residents fear it may not be a long-term solution.

Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war

Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war

Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war

Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war

Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Why all smartphones are adding artificial intelligence

Apple has revealed plans to put ChatGPT in iPhones and, with Google and Samsung embracing AI tools, experts say they will soon be ubiquitous.

Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road

Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road

Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road

Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road

Australia's most popular vehicle brand has announced plans to discontinue sales of nine petrol models in favour of hybrid cars due to rising demand.

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models

Australian drivers bought a record number of new vehicles in May, with many choosing to reduce their fuel costs by choosing hybrid and electric models.

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Supermarket inquiry slammed as 'missed opportunity'

Queensland's supermarket pricing inquiry has handed down its recommendations but the opposition has slammed it as a "missed opportunity" for real action.

Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.

Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move

The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

Faulty solar batteries that have caused house fires are still being used in thousands of Australian homes, forcing LG to intensify recall efforts.

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New driver takes the wheel at electric car lobby group

The former head of Polestar Australia is set to drive Australia's peak electric vehicle body after its first chief executive stepped down from the role.

Narrators call for laws to prevent losing their voice

Australian voice actors are already losing animation, audiobook and ad voiceovers to AI creations and they're calling for regulations to protect the industry.

One in three cars fails real-world fuel emission tests

Testing has shown eight popular vehicles, from petrol hatchbacks to diesel SUVs, produce more emissions than lab tests promised, and some break lab limits.

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.

Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia

A regulator will be established to track vehicle emissions and ensure automakers are meeting pollution targets, federal budget papers have revealed.

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Australia’s biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.

Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.

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