BusinessA bold 2030 green target by the Albanese government will fall well short, according to a top energy forecaster.
Federal ElectionThe Greens have officially won back the inner Brisbane seat of Ryan, with victor Elizabeth Watson-Brown pledging to ‘push Labor’ on stronger climate action.
BusinessThe deal allows AGL to expand its pipeline of potential long-duration projects that it will need to develop to replace coal in NSW. But how much former Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull pocketed in the sale is unclear.
BusinessMore than a dozen activists disrupted the company’s annual general meeting but when the proxies were counted, there weren’t enough votes to stop the re-election of one under-pressure director.
MarketsBanking giant trims Australia’s GDP growth forecast. Nearly 20 per cent of Woodside investors reject election of climate director. BlueScope warns of an inflation jump from President Trump’s tariffs as he spruiks deal with the UK. Aussie dollar in demand.
ExclusiveBusinessClimate-minded investors will vote against the election of three directors at Woodside’s AGM, which is heating up to be a de facto referendum on the company’s lack of climate strategy.
BusinessEmboldened by Labor’s sweep, renewable energy proponents have urged Anthony Albanese to capitalise on his political momentum and hasten the transition away from coal.
ExclusiveBusinessLabor offered Equinor 90 days to decide whether to accept an offshore wind licence offer in NSW – enough time for the election to be decided and for it to walk away if the Coalition wins.
UpdatedNRLDr Sophie Scamps has apologised to the family of former Manly player Keith Titmuss after she referenced his tragic death when talking about “lethal humidity” at a climate change forum.
Horse RacingJackets were discarded as the Warrnambool carnival began to sunshine and an early win by a local hero before the puffer coats were back as the day ended with a beaten favourite.