Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes
An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes.
Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
Read more26 February 2025Community
New Alliance as consumers become energy producers
A new consumer group has been formed to support Australians in the transition to cleaner energy.
Formed by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), the Consumer Energy Tech
Read more25 February 2025
Splendid record for Aussie jumping spider
Australia is renowned for having some of the world’s deadliest animals, but we also have some of the quickest.
Our Splendid peacock spiders, known for their vibrant
Read more25 February 2025
Family consent for organ donation drops in 2024
The number of Australian organ donors increased last year as more than 1300 people received transplants, despite family consent dropping.
The latest Australian Donation
Read more25 February 2025
Five minutes of exercise can reduce dementia risk
As little as five minutes of exercise per day can help prevent dementia in the elderly, according to a new study.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Read more25 February 2025
Volleyball talent set to spike in lead up to Brisbane 2032
A Brisbane northside high school is set to further enhance its reputation as a nursery for future volleyball champions.
A new Volleyball Centre for Excellence has opened
Read more25 February 2025
Fresh air inside masking nanoparticle risk
Our obsession with bringing nature’s fresh smell inside could be making the air inside our homes more polluted than outside.
Assistant Professor Nusrat Jung, from
Read more25 February 2025
3D-printed green packaging uses coffee grounds
Researchers have combined coffee grounds with other organic materials to create 3D-printable packaging, with the potential to replace Styrofoam.
The team at the
Read more25 February 2025
More guidance needed on future medical workforce
A lack of insight into the required make-up of Australia’s future medical workforce has sparked a call for a new national planning body.
The Australian Medical
Read more25 February 2025
Jack’s Law to be made permanent in Queensland
Trial laws allowing police to conduct random wanding of people in search of knives will become permanent.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Jack’s Law, named
Read more25 February 2025