WA Solar Battery Rebates Spark Surge in Outer Suburbs
Western Australia's battery rebate scheme is driving a solar storage boom, with outer suburbs installing 70% of systems. See how households are slashing bills.
Western Australia's battery rebate scheme is driving a solar storage boom, with outer suburbs installing 70% of systems. See how households are slashing bills.
Australia is betting big on critical minerals with a $22.7 billion strategy. Discover what they are, their vital uses, and which ones are driving the global energy transition. Read the full analysis.
Hydrix, Patagonia Lithium, ETM and AdAlta delivered explosive gains on the ASX this week. Discover the deals and global events behind the rallies. Read more.
ASX-listed Chariot Resources signs a second non-binding MOU with a major Chinese lithium trader, Fujian Jinjianqiao, for potential funding and offtake from its Nigerian lithium assets. Explore the deal's details and its implications for the global battery
Western Australia's top lithium stocks surged $2.8 billion in value on Tuesday, driven by a sharp price recovery and strong demand for battery metals. Discover the key players and market forces.
Altech Batteries' stock surged over 50% after securing a major €46.11M German government grant for its innovative CERENERGY sodium-chloride solid-state battery project. Read how this funding accelerates Europe's energy storage future.
Rio Tinto's share price surged to a record, driven by a strategic lithium acquisition and strong iron ore prices. Discover how the mining giant's counter-cyclical move is now delivering major returns.
Western Australian gold miners and a lithium revival led the ASX in 2025, with some stocks tripling in value. Discover the top performers and what drove the market.
Market commentator Dollar Bill's accurate calls on uranium, silver, and small-cap stocks. Now, he's eyeing a potential revival in lithium and nickel. Read his analysis.
Chile's landmark lithium partnership boosts state control, reshaping global supply. See how this affects Australia's world-leading WA lithium sector and local joint ventures.
Expert predictions for Western Australia's mining sector in 2026. Will iron ore hold strong? Can lithium and rare earths rebound? Get the full analysis here.
A Canberra journalist's simple Facebook Marketplace ad for a silver dress led to a barrage of inappropriate messages from men, highlighting online harassment risks. Read the full story.
Police issue a stark warning to parents after a holiday crackdown on illegal e-bikes. Children are at risk of life-altering injuries without proper safety gear and supervision.
Fashion retailer City Beach has been ordered to pay a massive $14 million penalty for selling children's products with non-compliant button batteries, putting thousands at risk. Learn about the safety standards.
Newcastle police issue a stark warning to parents after Christmas e-bike gifts. Officers fear children are one mistake from life-altering brain injuries. Learn the rules and risks.
Geelong Police Superintendent Michael Reid outlines crucial safety tips for the holiday season, urging vigilance on roads and in public spaces to prevent tragedy. Read his full advice.
Perth parents are urged to avoid popular gifts like e-scooters and toys with button batteries this Christmas due to serious safety risks. Learn which products to steer clear of.
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
The WA Road Safety Commission invests $200,000 in market research to understand risky driver behaviour. The findings aim to shape future road safety campaigns and reduce fatalities.
The long-derelict Dimmeys Arcade in Townsville's CBD has been shrouded in scaffolding and mesh after council action over serious safety concerns. Read the full story.
Eight people, mostly teens, were hospitalised in a spate of e-bike and e-scooter crashes across Queensland overnight. The incidents follow 12 deaths in the past year, sparking urgent safety warnings.
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
Energy giant Neoen plans a massive 150MW battery near Cairns, boosting grid reliability and storing renewable power for 15,000 homes. A major step for Queensland's energy future.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
Royal Life Saving Australia urges vigilance as nearly 20 drownings occurred last Christmas-New Year period. Experts warn of hidden dangers at rivers, lakes, and unpatrolled beaches.
We road-tested the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 portable fridge for months. Does this ice-free, battery-powered cooler justify its price for Australian campers and entertainers? Find out.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
Scotch College in Melbourne has banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its campus, citing serious safety concerns for students. The new policy takes immediate effect.