Insights

China's decision to peak emissions is not about caving in to international pressure, it's about forcing structural change at home.

Renewable energy investment has all but stopped in Australia. But can state schemes, like a VRET, really step up to fill the gap created by federal government uncertainty?

The Australian's market editor David Rogers analyses the first day of trading for Medibank.

In the suburbs of Newcastle is a shed boasting three of the most cutting edge production electric motorcycles in the world, plus a DeLorean. The array is a reminder of where the world is heading.

After announcing cuts to the ABC, the PM says he has a couple more 'barnacles' to deal with before Christmas. We don't know what they are, but we do know Abbott is losing public support on key issues.

The week in clean energy saw India announce a target of 100GW of solar for 2022 while US PV player SunEdison diversified into wind power.

Symantec might have stumbled on to one of the most sophisticated malware ever made and it looks like the handiwork of a western intelligence agency.

Flagship smartphones might grab the headlines but there are plenty good options out there for those looking to get their hands on a decent phone for under $400.

Emojis have changed the way we communicate, making language more visual and at times, imaginative. So what's next for this vocalubary of messaging?

Does age matter? A Q&A with two young hotshot executives; An almost fool-proof way of detecting a fake social media following, and this quirky ACMA video vindicates Telstra's major investment in Wi-Fi.

The clauses included in sovereign debt contracts are being re-written so 'hold-outs' will no longer have the power to block deals.

From humble beginnings, the family tiles business has evolved into a national operation through a combination of dedication, inspiration, expansion and innovation.

Australians are slowly beginning to realise that the salad days of the mining boom are over, but what comes next?

Strong quarterly economic growth data failed to inspire Wall Street, while European markets gained some ground.

Australia should be wary of counting on Chinese growth to help propel its economy forward.

As prestige brands like BMW enter the electric vehicle market, we could see energy self-sufficiency become the ultimate luxury good of the 21st century.