9 h. ago Want to hook gas up to your home? From next year, that will cost $2000

Households in NSW, ACT, South Australia and south-east Queensland must soon pay thousands of dollars upfront to get gas connected after regulators approved new rules.

Economics

14 h. ago ‘Just leave it alone’: Nossal calls for VicHealth to be spared from government cuts

One of Australia’s greatest scientists has called the decision to abolish the health promotion agency “a misguided cost-saving measure”.

Politics

14 h. ago Soil tests lift Whitebark SA gas, hydrogen and helium gas play

Whitebark Energy’s soil gas survey demonstrated elevated micro-seepage of methane, helium and natural hydrogen at its Rickerscote prospect in South Australia.

Events

18 h. ago Faced with looming shortfalls, Victoria opens the way for new gas

Despite committing to the transition away from gas, Victoria will grant two new gas reserves in the Otway and Gippsland basins to ensure “an orderly transition”.

Politics

28 h. ago The Metro Tunnel didn’t open early. It’s right on time – but at what cost?

Victorians may never know just how much it cost the state for Labor MPs to maintain the illusion that the huge project is ahead of schedule.

Politics

38 h. ago Residents return home after fleeing fire engulfing Sydney servo

Atmospheric testing for gas was conducted before residents who fled as a nearby petrol station sent black smoke billowing into the sky were allowed home.

Events

39 h. ago Wells refers expenses to watchdog as flights to Labor event emerge

Wells charged taxpayers more than $2000 for flights to Sydney to attend a Labor Party fundraiser in August, while the minister referred her own use of entitlements to the independent watchdog on Tuesday.

Politics

41 h. ago Atmosphere tested, gas cylinders monitored after blaze engulfs servo

The fire has sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene to fully extinguish the blaze.

Politics

68 h. ago Museum faces heat over gas company sponsorship of education program

The materials teach students about extreme weather, threatened species and ocean acidification, but omit a focus on the role of fossil fuels in driving climate change.

Politics

3 d. ago Energy producers want to reserve gas for Australia – but it must come from new supplies

Bringing new gas supply online sooner is the only sustainable solution to put downward pressure on prices.

Politics

5 d. ago How the world’s most expensive stadium will be turned into a swimming pool

SoFi was built at a cost widely reported as US$5.5 billion – without a cent of public money. That’s eight times the mooted cost of the contentious Hobart Stadium that will house the AFL’s 19th team.

Politics

5 d. ago Sydney’s three metro rail projects blow out by more than $6 billion

The blowout in the cost of the projects comes amid disputes with contractors, skyrocketing construction expenses and design and scope changes.

Economics

6 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Labor plan to buy gas to stop factory closures; Pentagon review confirms AUKUS timeline

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

6 d. ago This overgrown block of land will soon be an indoor snow resort. The price keeps going up

The developer behind Winter Sports World has celebrated a new partnership but it’s been marred by delays and a cost increase.

Politics

6 d. ago Fotini has kept a $4000 secret from her husband all year. That ends this weekend

Some people spend a housing deposit and months preparing for a wedding. But it’s another big day that can cost $60,000 and 250 hours gluing 80,000 on rhinestones: Lady Gaga’s first Australian tour in 11 years.

Politics

6 d. ago Labor plan to buy gas to stop factory closures as prices soar

The Albanese government is considering a first-ever national scheme to stop factories closing due to high-energy bills.

Economics

6 d. ago Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ on stunning call to drop him from Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

Politics

6 d. ago Inside the selection stunner that cost Lyon his spot, and why Cummins was left out

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when stand-in captain Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

Politics

6 d. ago Huge crowds, bogeys and pesky flies: Royal Melbourne bites back at Rory McIlroy

You know it isn’t your average Australian Open when you see 2000 people queuing up at the front gates of Royal Melbourne at 6am.

Politics

7 d. ago Labor set to make major intervention to keep gas in Australia

The government is under pressure to keep ailing smelters, concrete makers and plastics firms alive, as well as keep a lid on household power bills.

Politics