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Commissioner warns of 'tech wreck' from unchecked abuse

Commissioner warns of 'tech wreck' from unchecked abuse

As Australia races to retrofit laws for generative artificial intelligence, the nation's eSafety commissioner says investigators face real-life harms every day.

Licences go to nation's first offshore wind projects

Licences go to nation's first offshore wind projects

Licences go to nation's first offshore wind projects

Licences go to nation's first offshore wind projects

Some of the world's biggest energy companies have been granted licences to start developing offshore wind farms to replace Australia's coal-fired power plants.

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.

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Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Passengers as young as 13 years old will be able to order a ride under a new service being launched by Uber in three states and territories.

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Clean energy groups want the federal government to stay the course on its industrial policy aimed at seizing a once-in-a-century decarbonisation opportunity.

Call for home battery cash to support solar milestones

Call for home battery cash to support solar milestones

Solar power is breaking records, and reigniting calls for a home battery saver program of up to $6500 to allow households to get more value from their rooftops.

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Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout

Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout

Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout

Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout

Renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households could save thousands on energy bills if the government staged a national solar rollout, a study has found.

Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers

Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers

Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers

Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to reveal a self-driving robotaxi in August but transport experts say autonomous technology is not ready for the road.

More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump

More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump

More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump

More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump

Two in every five Aussie motorists are expected to be driving an electric car in the next five years, even though the cost remains a hurdle for many road users.

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Energy boss warns against chasing 'nuclear unicorns'

Australians will pay more for electricity from a low-carbon grid, but going nuclear would be a waste of time, an energy boss warns.

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

More households are getting the full benefit of rooftop solar by adding a battery to their energy system as Australia racks up a record year for installations.

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank.

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

'Making every watt count' in energy performance drive

A national energy performance strategy has been devised for households and businesses to reduce costs and controversy over new power plants and transmission.

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Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines

Parking beside an electric car charger but failing to use it will risk penalties in another state after two new fines were introduced.

Up to $18b saved while watching footy with new air-con

Choosing the right appliance can shrink your power bill and make a dent in a business or household's carbon footprint, according to federal government data.

Most want energy-efficient homes but are stuck on price

Most Australian buyers, renters and builders want energy-efficient homes, a study has found, but high prices and a lack of knowledge are holding them back.

Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

More than 120 electric cars from German car maker Audi have been recalled in Australia, with owners warned a fix is still being developed.

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Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Greater competition from online shopping is forcing down the price of some goods, research has found, and could have a bigger impact in the future.

Electric vehicles double amid calls for faster progress

Almost 100,000 new electric cars hit Australian roads last year but a new report is calling for faster adoption to meet climate targets.

Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools.

Consumers paying the price for 'slow' data right scheme

The economy would get a $16.7 billion boost within decades and almost 50,000 new jobs if consumers could give the nod to sharing more data, economists say.

Relief for Aussies paying billions extra at the bowser

Car rental firms will help drive electric vehicles into the used car market under a policy package designed to stop Aussies paying too much for transport.

Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly

More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades.

Ultra Tune to appeal $1.5m contempt of court penalty

Auto-servicing firm Ultra Tune should be punished for failing to be compliant with franchisees even after being hit with a $2 million fine, a judge has said.

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