Hybrid and electric vehicles rev up second-hand market
14 January
Australians’ blooming love affair with fuel-efficient vehicles is sweeping into the second-hand car market, with figures showing hybrid and electric models are wooing more candidates.
But plug-in hybrid electric cars are rising in popularity...[Read More]
One-in-five solar panels degrading faster than expected
7 January
Most solar panels gradually lose their energy-generating powers over time, but roughly a fifth have been found to degrade much more quickly than expected.
Tiny hairline cracks and other minor manufacturing flaws missed during quality control testing...[Read More]
Tips for making the most of your solar panels
25 December
Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to powering your home, 12-volt setup, or caravan.
The benefits of harnessing the sun’s energy are substantial, ranging from reduced electricity bills to minimising your carbon...[Read More]
Drivers told to paws and think of road risk to koalas
24 December
When wildlife rescuer Ina Egermann finds a koala hit by a car, the first thing she does is apologise.
“I say, ‘I’m so sorry that we humans have done this to you’,” the Friends of the Koala charity volunteer told AAP.
Then she gently holds...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed.
2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]
More batteries in more homes is the promise of a federal government decision to triple the budget of a popular rebate scheme and wind back discounts for bigger systems.
The subsidy, which has been in place for five months, will get a generous top-up...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive.
We never take that trust for...[Read More]
Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals
3 December
Australia needs to up the ante on cuts to emissions through a faster clean energy rollout and more electric cars to close the gap between forecast reductions and 2035 climate goals.
Government projections suggest the nation is tracking towards a 42...[Read More]
Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws
26 November
The coalition and Greens are holding out their support for environmental reforms, as Labor offers further concessions to try and strike a deal within days.
The federal parliament has returned for the final sitting week of the year, with the Albanese...[Read More]
10 reasons why consulting a specialist insurance broker or adviser is essential when your business is your family farm
20 November
Running a family farm, especially one passed down through generations, is more than just a business—it’s your family’s heritage, legacy, and livelihood.
Protecting this invaluable asset requires expertise beyond basic insurance...[Read More]
Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero
19 November
Gas supply will be key to the coalition’s energy policy after the federal opposition walked away from a net-zero emissions target.
Speaking after senior Liberals and Nationals met to endorse the plans, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the...[Read More]
What you need to know before making an ESG investment
13 November
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too
12 November
Australia’s new-found love for hybrid cars is impacting the second-hand market, with thousands more low-emission vehicles changing hands and pushing down sales of pure petrol models.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab...[Read More]
Bold idea to starve off hunger, food waste in Australia
5 November
While some Australians go hungry, enough food to fill the MCG nine times over is thrown away by farmers and growers each year.
A bold idea proposed by Australia’s top hunger relief charity could solve this, with tax relief touted as a potential...[Read More]
No sound, no fury: a startup is backing electric trucks
5 November
Australia could slash transport emissions by swapping diesel prime-movers for battery-powered models, a start-up has advised after completing the longest freight delivery in an electric truck on a single charge.
On the heels of the 480-kilometre...[Read More]
