Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Coal and gas-fired power plants will continue operating longer under the coalition's $330 billion nuclear transition plan, which includes building seven nuclear power plants by the mid-to-late 2030s. The plan aims for renewables to make up over half of Australia's energy grid by 2050, with nuclear accounting for just under 40 percent. However, some experts argue that nuclear energy is not cost-effective compared to renewables, with concerns raised about the impact of delaying coal power...

In a remarkable turnaround, former President Donald Trump was named Time magazine's 2024 Person of the Year after a historic comeback from being convicted of a crime six months ago. He will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized for reshaping American politics. Trump plans to pardon those convicted in the US Capitol riot and is set to mark the ceremonial start of trading on Wall Street, showcasing...

Noah Johnson, a 12-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma 281 days ago, has successfully completed his cancer treatment, including 31 rounds of chemotherapy and 14 rounds of radiation. Noah's emotional milestone of being declared cancer-free was celebrated by family, friends, and medical staff at Perth Children’s Hospital, where he rang the bell signifying the end of his treatment. His mother expressed relief and excitement at the prospect of Noah returning to a normal...

Former world champion Tim Tszyu, after suffering a defeat to Bakhram Murtazaliev, insists he is still an "international fighter" and plans to continue pursuing world titles despite dismissing a potential showdown with Australian rival Michael Zerafa. Tszyu acknowledges his loss was to a top-level opponent and remains focused on returning to the ring to chase another belt. Uninterested in a rematch with Sebastian Fundora, Tszyu aims to move forward and compete under the brightest lights...

Two mining industry giants are accused of permitting unsafe workplaces where women faced harassment and discrimination, including instances of urination and unwanted sexual advances. Lawsuits alleging inaction when offensive comments were reported have been filed against BHP and Rio Tinto, with potentially thousands of affected women eligible to participate. The companies have stated a commitment to creating safe and respectful workplaces, with Rio Tinto referencing an external review and BHP focusing on addressing disrespectful behavior,...

Meta is working to restore operations "back to normal" after users worldwide reported difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads since 4.30am AEDT. Downdetector has received over 150,000 complaints regarding these platforms, with Facebook experiencing an outage that affected user sign-ins. Meta has issued a statement acknowledging the technical issue and apologizing for any inconvenience, while their "status and outages business products" page confirms the disruption, with engineering teams investigating the issue impacting message...