Hydrogen didn't work for the Hindenburg, but could it work for households?
Ever since the Hindenburg airship disaster of 1937, hydrogen has had a reputation as being a risky source of fuel — but a project in Adelaide is part of a push to change that.
Source: ABC News | 10 Jul 2020 | 2:06 pm
Energy stocks drag down ASX but tech rally rolls on
After an overnight slump in oil prices, energy stocks are weighing on the Australian share market in early trade. Technology stocks are on the rise again.
Source: ABC News | 10 Jul 2020 | 1:25 pm
Are your quiz battle skills as hardened as the power stance of this mighty toddler? Find out with our News Quiz
Will you adopt a power stance like an adorable Alice Springs toddler, or will this quiz vanquish you like a rogue creature in the tray of a ute?
Source: ABC News | 10 Jul 2020 | 1:08 pm
Mackenzie Arnold: West Ham United Women sign Australia goalkeeper
Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold signs for Women's Super League side West Ham United from Brisbane Roar.Source: BBC News - Australia | 10 Jul 2020 | 12:03 am
Is rum about to become the new gin?
As a small but growing number of new rum distilleries open, is the spirit set to see a sales boom?Source: BBC News - Australia | 9 Jul 2020 | 11:43 pm
National security law: Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
China's new national security law "undermines" Hong Kong's current freedoms says Canberra.Source: BBC News - Australia | 9 Jul 2020 | 8:11 pm
Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne begins new shutdown
Five million residents are now barred from leaving home for six weeks, except for essential reasons.Source: BBC News - Australia | 9 Jul 2020 | 2:57 pm
Coronavirus: The Australian community separated by lockdown
The closing of borders between New South Wales and Victoria has separated families in Australia.Source: BBC News - Australia | 9 Jul 2020 | 10:51 am
Musician worries virus 'jeopardises cancer recovery'
Violinist Miles Golding, who lives in Hertfordshire, had cancer treatment interrupted by lockdown.Source: BBC News - Australia | 8 Jul 2020 | 10:36 pm
Alex Pullin: Australian world-champion snowboarder dies
Pullin, Australia's flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Olympics, was found unconscious while spearfishing.Source: BBC News - Australia | 8 Jul 2020 | 9:16 pm
Coronavirus: The tenants enduring Australia's toughest lockdown
The police-enforced lockdown of nine housing towers in Melbourne is sparking community anger.Source: BBC News - Australia | 8 Jul 2020 | 1:20 pm
Coronavirus updates: Melbourne tower block lockdown 'like being in prison'
A resident of a Melbourne tower block that was put into complete lockdown says they had no notice.Source: BBC News - Australia | 7 Jul 2020 | 10:04 pm
Australia shark attack: Man killed spearfishing near Fraser Island
The 36-year-old was bitten on the leg in waters near Queensland's popular Fraser Island.Source: BBC News - Australia | 5 Jul 2020 | 4:08 am
Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds
Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds.Source: BBC News - Australia | 30 Jun 2020 | 7:23 pm
'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'
How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.Source: BBC News - Australia | 29 Jun 2020 | 11:06 am
Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies
Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen.Source: BBC News - Australia | 28 Jun 2020 | 5:42 pm
2023 Women's World Cup: 'Game changer’ for Australia, NZ and region
Australia and New Zealand are celebrating winning a joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.Source: BBC News - Australia | 27 Jun 2020 | 7:37 am
Preventing a plague: Fighting Kenya's locusts
Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years.Source: BBC News - Australia | 25 Jun 2020 | 11:12 am
'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel
Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique".Source: BBC News - Australia | 25 Jun 2020 | 3:49 am
Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom
Christian Li, 12, Decca Classics' youngest artist, reveals how he relaxes when he isn't practising.Source: BBC News - Australia | 22 Jun 2020 | 11:18 am
How reliant is Australia on China?
As their relationship sours, can Australia realistically "diversify" from its biggest trading partner?Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Jun 2020 | 3:25 am
Australian architecture: Two Brisbane skyscrapers repurposed into one
Two Brisbane skyscrapers are being stitched together to create a new "green" building.Source: BBC News - Australia | 17 Jun 2020 | 11:03 am
George Floyd death: Australians rally against mistreatment of Aboriginal people
Tens of thousands have been protesting across the country in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Source: BBC News - Australia | 6 Jun 2020 | 9:57 pm
Female teacher arrested for sexual assault
A female school teacher in western Sydney has been arrested after an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old male student.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
NSW hits coronavirus milestone
New South Wales has now conducted one million tests for COVID-19 since screening for the virus began in January.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
‘Serious failings’: Calls for towers inquiry
There are calls for an independent inquiry into the management of the Victorian Government’s “hard lockdown” as residents in eight of the nine commission towers finally walk free this morning.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Fresh clue tax cuts may come early
Working Australians could get more money in their pockets as the Federal Government considers bringing forward income tax cuts.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Who’s cashing in on JobKeeper
More than 1.1 million employees propped up by JobKeeper work in health, construction and professional industries.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Pandemic delivers extra blow
As if the economic and health burdens of the coronavirus pandemic weren’t enough, the cost of food and utilities has skyrocketed for the majority of Australian families.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
‘Pretty nuts’: Border students cut off
Dozens of students living on the NSW side of the border have been cut off from their Victorian schools after several bridges were suddenly closed.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Melbourne school encourages face masks
A Melbourne grammar school is highly recommending its students wear masks when they return to the classroom next week.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
$534m boost for Victorian businesses
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $534 million support package to help struggling businesses get through the latest coronavirus lockdown.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |
Coach charged with grooming teens
A 21-year-old basketball coach has been charged with grooming teenage girls he coached over a period of nearly three years.Source: National Breaking News | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site |