Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs
Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.
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Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.
The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
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21-year-old on manslaughter charge from 2020 assault
A 21-year-old Banks man is facing the ACT Children's Court charged with manslaughter following an incident in 2020.
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Explosive-laden van’s owner held from anti-Semite probe
Police have the owner of a caravan packed with explosives for a potential anti-Semitic attack in custody amid a major counter-terrorism investigation.
As part of its fleet renewal program, Qantas is renewing the look of staff with a major uniform redesign, but not until 2027.
Rising unaffordability and changing lifestyles are driving an unusual turnaround in real estate dynamics as unit prices grow faster than houses in some areas.
Police are investigating a possible terror threat after a caravan was found with explosives and a note containing the address of Jewish people and a synagogue.
Australian Oscar Jenkins is alive as a prisoner of war in Russian territory and his welfare is "normal", according to Russia's ambassador after execution fears.
Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.
A father and a church leader who killed an eight-year-old girl after withholding medical care have been found guilty of manslaughter but acquitted of murder.
The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.
A stolen Toyota Corolla was driven erratically in Higgins last week and the cops want to talk to witnesses.
One of the Australia's largest energy retailers has apologised after racking up $1.6 million in fines for their treatment of family violence-affected customers.
The lunar new year has been celebrated in countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Police have released photos of two men who are believed to have stolen valuable items from the Anaconda outdoor and camping store in Fyshwick in November.
After finding most commercial baby foods didn’t contain the government recommended level of nutrients and fats, Canberra mum Janae Henkel stepped up and made her own, reports ELIZABETH KOVACS.
