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Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.

AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.

Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul

Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul

Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul

Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul

Overseas competition and boosted government incentives for fleet electrification are good omens for a trucking industry on the brink of a battery revolution.

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Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

In a decarbonising world, Australian LNG exports are likely to be the first on the chopping block for customers with their own cheaper domestic gas supplies.

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef

Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef

Scientists have harvested millions of coral babies in a bid to help a bleached reef regenerate after it was lashed by a destructive cyclone.

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Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

Rousing welcome back from moon for NASA astronauts

Rousing welcome back from moon for NASA astronauts

Rousing welcome back from moon for NASA astronauts

Rousing welcome back from moon for NASA astronauts

NASA colleagues and family members have embraced and applauded the Artemis II crew after their return from a history making mission to the moon.

Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed

Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed

Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed

Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed

Scientists who went on a landmark trip to a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island are awaiting more results after a deadly bird flu strain was discovered.

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

Astronauts capture stunning views of moon and earth

NASA has released striking photos taken during the Artemis II space mission, showing the earth setting behind a pockmarked moon and a total solar eclipse.

'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

The question of whether audiobooks count as reading is about to get more complicated thanks to a feature from a major tech firm.

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are in high spirits as they pass the halfway point to the moon despite dealing with another toilet malfunction.

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

A worldwide study could prevent thousands of Australians experiencing strokes through screenings that detect an often unnoticed heart condition.

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Why you notice daylight saving changing less and less

From secretive government labs to the phone in your pocket, an army of tech nerds is literally giving you the time of your life.

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

A space dish in Australia is tracking NASA's new moon mission in a sequel to the nation's key role in televising one of humanity's biggest achievements.

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

The Artemis II mission has successfully sent ‌its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.

'Better world': inside Australia's pact with AI giant

A Silicon Valley tech boss has warned of the consequences should AI fall into the wrong hands as he signed an agreement with Australia on related safety.

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Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is looking at measures to help Pacific nations deal with the fuel supply crisis sparked by the Middle East war.

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

An internationally significant weather station on a remote cliff that was initially a repurposed NASA caravan is marking its 50th birthday.

Coal and gas safeguard loopholes failing climate action

Manufacturers are at risk of doing the heavy-lifting under the main industry decarbonisation tool as new analysis identifies coal and gas workarounds.

Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim

Using nicotine-based vapes is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even if e-cigarette users do not smoke tobacco, a watershed academic review has found.

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.

Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets

Industry Minister Tim Ayres has outlined the government's industry-science strategy, saying global instability and the conflict in Iran demands stronger ties.

Light shone on 'deceptive' anti-renewables campaigns

Greater transparency has been pitched as a salve to an increasingly fraught climate information ecosystem.

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