Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm. …

Steve Miles was sworn in as the new premier of Queensland on December 15 and has sought to stamp his imprint on the government through a reshuffle. Miles was elected …

The cost of issuing a passport is taking off at $400. The fees for Australian passport issuance will increase twice in 2024, remaining among the world’s most powerful alongside the …

The man who threw a bucket of sand at an A-League goalkeeper during a violent pitch invasion has won his appeal to have his jail term overturned. Alex Agelopoulos, 24, …

The federal government has pledged $265 million to support refugees and sustain humanitarian efforts overseas. About $235 million will go towards supporting displaced Rohingya and communities in need in Myanmar …

Switching bank accounts and updating payment details is an inconvenience the consumer watchdog wants streamlined to stoke competition in the retail deposit market. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says …

Victoria’s net debt prediction has jumped by more than $6 billion in six months and is now expected to reach $177.8b by 2027. The state government attributes that to infrastructure …

Millions of Australians are cutting back expenses and many will go without entirely as Christmas places pressure on already stretched household budgets. More than 5.3 million people will not be …

The River Nile Learning Centre (RNLC) is being recognised for its commitment to empowering disadvantaged women through education and multicultural efforts. On Tuesday December 19, the Melbourne-based organisation will be …

The NSW Government is dedicating $15 million worth of grants towards the safety and security of places of worship and other places where faith communities gather regularly. This initiative is …