Addressing the dangers of e-bikes and e-scooters in our CBD, worries about the accuracy of our “smart” water meters, and taking advantage of the renewable energy boom, were all matters for debate at Tuesday’s full council meeting.
The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.
International investors are wading into Australia's water market, and while scarcity ensures decent returns, droughts could leave some producers high and dry.
Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.
A farmer's vulnerable story about seeking treatment for depression has struck a chord across Australia as communities work to bring more help to the bush.
A mysterious rise in bowel cancer rates in young people has doctors stumped and is putting patients through a treatment regime unsuited to their stage of life.
More close encounters between Australians and snakes could be on the cards as global temperatures climb, with implications for human health and conservation.
Volunteering is helping women find and sustain friendships, with charitable endeavours combating loneliness and becoming a vital social lifeline for many.
