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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Newcastle plans to convert the former Astor Street landfill into a major solar farm, battery storage, and heavy EV charging facility, a key part of its 2030 net zero emissions target. Read the full plan.
WA Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson heads to South Korea to drive investment in battery manufacturing, green steel and transmission infrastructure. Discover the opportunities for WA's renewable future.
BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trialling Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks at a Pilbara iron ore mine, a critical step towards their 2050 net-zero targets. Discover how this tech could transform mining.
The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker is on sale for $89.99 on Amazon Australia, a 40% saving. Featuring 13-day battery life and 100+ exercise modes, it's a top budget buy.
Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy has secured a near $4 billion funding package, kickstarting construction on its landmark Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley. Read the full story.
The Hunter region's energy future receives a massive $1 billion injection in 24 hours with a new AGL battery and a solar manufacturing plant, as talks continue to save the Tomago Aluminium smelter.
Altech Batteries has overhauled its board, installing a new leadership team to commercialise its CERENERGY sodium batteries and Silumina Anodes. Led by Daniel Raihani, the focus is on strategic partnerships and securing funding.
Wesfarmers subsidiary Kleenheat enters renewables with online marketplace for solar and batteries. Discover how WA households can slash power bills with government subsidies.
The federal government invests $35 million in Perth-based Plico to expand solar and battery technology, helping Australian households reduce electricity costs significantly.
European Metals Holdings rockets 150% after securing $645 million EU grant for Cinovec lithium project. Discover how this transforms Europe's battery supply chain and other ASX winners.
A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.
Altech Batteries has locked in the final design for its sodium-nickel-chloride battery systems, with first production slated for next year. Five sites in the Netherlands are ready for installation.
Liontown Resources reveals plans to acquire lithium brine operations in the Americas as hedge against battery chemistry changes. CEO Tony Ottaviano outlines expansion strategy.
Protect your travels with fire-retardant bags for lithium batteries. Find the FirePro bag at Bunnings for $18.93. A must-have for responsible Australian travellers.
Major Australian airlines are banning in-flight power bank use from December to reduce fire risks. Learn the new rules for carrying these essential travel items.
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
Virgin Australia and Qantas ban power banks in cabin luggage from December after multiple fire incidents. New safety rules restrict usage and storage of portable chargers.
Labor's renewable energy policies offer Australians the quickest way to reduce electricity costs while exposing opposition misinformation about climate action. Learn how timing is critical.
WA's Energy Minister defends the home battery scheme's progress as a 'steady start' with 4,605 rebates paid, aiming for 100,000 by 2030. Discover the benefits and future plans.
A major graphite mining project in North Queensland has received environmental approval, promising hundreds of jobs and positioning Australia in the global battery supply chain.
Alinta Energy plans a massive battery storage system alongside its Marri Wind Farm in Western Australia's southwest, boosting renewable energy capacity and grid stability for the region.
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.