March 2019
Bill Shorten makes light rail pitch to win over Queensland voters
Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten has made another key pitch to win over voters in south-east Queensland, with Labor committing to invest $112 million to help deliver the third stage of the Gold Coast light rail project.
Revealed: the Emission Reduction Fund projects that failed
More than 20 projects under the Coalition's $2.5 billion Emissions Reduction Fund have failed to deliver a promised 13.5 million tonnes in carbon abatement and have been terminated by the Commonwealth over the past four years.
Blocking Adani mine would damage trade with India, says business council
The vilification of Indian energy giant Adani's controversial $2 billion Carmichael thermal coal mine had to end, according to the Australia India Business Council, saying it will damage trade between the two countries.
February 2019
'No fad': Global capital flees thermal coal projects
More than 100 global financial institutions over the past six years have announced they will no longer invest in thermal coal - a move that is likely to leave coal projects as "stranded assets".
Coalition's carbon reduction fund needs to be overhauled, say energy experts
The Morrison government's $2 billion top-up of its Emissions Reduction Fund is an expensive way to reduce Australia's carbon emissions, with most big industry players steering clear of the controversial scheme, energy experts say.
Adani's latest obstacle is a desert oasis called Doongmabulla Springs
The Doongmabulla Springs in central Queensland is shaping as the next obstacle in the way of Indian energy company Adani gaining approval for its controversial $2 billion Carmichael mine.
'Inland sea' pushes Queenslanders to the limit in unprecedented floods
Queenslanders pride themselves on their ability to withstand anything that Mother Nature throws their way. But recent floods have tested the state's resilience.
Torrential rain in Queensland is manna from heaven for some farmers, but catastrophic for others
The Monsoon-like rains in North Queensland have been great news for some drought-stricken farmers, while others are facing catastrophic stock losses.
Townsville floods hits Queensland exports, Abbot Point terminal closed
One of Queensland's biggest coal export terminals has been closed due in the Townsville floods, with concerns the monsoon-like conditions will impact coal production in the Bowen Basin.
January 2019
Labor wants to 'pull the rug out from under us': Retirees
Self-funded retirees say they are being picked on by Bill Shorten over the ALP's decision to stop the refunding of franking credits on their share portfolios and they would take out their anger at the ballot box.
Aurizon abandons its fight with regulator over coal freight prices
Listed rail company Aurizon has abandoned its fight against the Queensland Competition Authority's decision limiting how much it can charge customers for freight on its lucrative coal networks.
Queensland retirees on warpath over Labor's proposed changes to franking credits
Townsville self-funded retiree Rex Grattidge will lose 25 per cent of his annual income if a Shorten government follows through on its plans to overhaul franking credits on share portfolios. And he's not alone.
November 2018
Blue Sky Alternative Investments names Andrew Day as chairman
Blue Sky shareholders have approved the resuce deal from hedge fund Oaktree after ex-Hastings Funds boss Andrew Day was named chairman.
October 2018
VGI's attack on Corporate Travel Management 'not supported by the facts', target says
Corporate Travel shares plunged 20 per cent after its reply to VGI Partners' 'red flag' claims concluded the hedge fund 'misunderstands' how the travel business works.
Retail sales beat forecasts in August
Retail sales rose 0.3 per cent in August, just beating expectations, as consumers continued to spend despite softness in house prices and higher petrol prices.
September 2018
Strawberry farmers hope the worst is over and things return to normal
Queensland strawberry grower Gavin Scurr says he hopes the nightmare of the needle contamination crisis is over.
Labor confident it can rip up $443m Great Barrier Reef Foundation grant
The federal Labor party is confident it will be able to scrap the Coalition's $443.3 million grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation if it wins the next election.
Clive Palmer says he is serious about building new coal-fired power station in Galilee Basin
First it was the remaking of the Titanic, now it's an even bigger gamble - building a new coal-fired power station in Australia.
August 2018
Gilmour and Fleet lead Australia's foray into the space business
As billionaires loudly battle it out for supremacy in the burgeoning space economy, Australian companies are also quietly launching into the final frontier.
July 2018
Malcolm Turnbull open to ACCC call for taxpayers to underwrite new power plants
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has left the door open to taxpayers supporting the construction of new coal-fired power generation.