George Roberts

Scientists have developed an adhesive putty that can glue broken pieces of coral back together, which “has no harmful effects on the marine environment”.

The ABC has confirmed that one of the man’s employers was a childcare centre associated with a tertiary facility.

The court ruling overturns an earlier decision that dismissed a claim from an Australian Sikh woman arguing the ban essentially prevented Sikhs from entering school grounds, which is against the Racial Discrimination Act.

Five boys and their father were killed in the blaze, the state’s worst house fire tragedy since 2011. Loved ones paid tribute to the “heroic” dad and his “beautiful” boys.

The weather bureau is warning of the potential for an early start to the fire season in south-east and central Queensland, with this coming weekend posing a risk.

On a sunny spring day, Robin can fully charge both his and his wife’s electric vehicles by lunchtime. It could be a big step on the path to net zero.

A furnace that reaches 3,000 degrees Celsius is helping scientists make parts for hypersonic jets and test components for space travel and defence.

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni tells those making the switch to electric: there will be an EV charger nearby.

Quantum computing components are a tenth of a width of a human hair and must be built in an environment 100 times colder than outer space.

Researchers say there are five things Australia needs to do to capitalise on an electric future.