Today
Nuclear winter of discontent for vanquished Coalition
Nuclear energy has become a lightning rod for internal recriminations following the Coalition’s election loss.
This Month
Coalition to put nuclear plan on the chopping block
Numerous opposition MPs have declined to rule out axing the controversial proposal.
April
Heat on premier to end uranium ban
Many expected the return of a conservative government in Queensland would lift the uranium mining ban. But Premier David Crisafulli has other ideas.
‘We still call him Mr Potato Head’: Dutton briefly bares his softer side
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launched the Liberal campaign by claiming to have his father’s “emotional gene” and showing off his family.
Gas giants to face export levy if they don’t supply domestic reserve
Nationals leader David Littleproud says a Dutton government will levy a charge on gas headed for the Asian spot market if the exporter is not sending enough to the domestic market.
March
Private markets need better regulation
Readers’ letters on ASIC’s transparency push, David Littleproud’s climate stance, Chinese navy vessels circling Australia and democracy under Donald Trump.
Qantas cancellations hit charities
Readers’ letters on customer service at the national airline, David Littleproud’s view on renewables, flexible working, mooted changes to NSW workers’ compensation claims, and the US abandoning allies.
Pacific nations should lobby China on climate change: Littleproud
The Nationals leader said Australia pursuing an aggressive 2035 emissions reduction target would not shift the dial on global emissions.
February
Insurers argue returns are falling as Coalition seesaws on divestment
Peter Dutton threatens to force insurers to divest assets if they were found to be abusing their market power. He made similar remarks about supermarkets.
January
Qld hits pause on wind farms, and big miners are among those worried
Resource-rich Queensland had become a poster child for the energy transition, but early signs from the new LNP government have created confusion about the state’s energy plans.
November 2024
Inside the Birdcage at Flemington’s Derby Day
With Tabcorp focusing on customers and Lexus on models, Crown’s marquee reigned supreme as the best people-spotting location of the day.
October 2024
Crisafulli victory sets up awkward clash over nuclear
David Crisafulli has emerged as the highest-ranking Liberal-National leader in Australia, but he’s resolute in standing against the federal team over nuclear.
September 2024
Why breaking up Qantas is a step too far in Nats’ populist push
The Nationals happily bashed supermarkets and Bunnings, but proposing airline break-up powers caused a swift Liberal rebuke.
Nationals airline break-up push rankles Coalition
Nationals leader David Littleproud said the push for the Treasurer to establish aviation divestiture powers had not been considered by the Coalition’s shadow cabinet.
August 2024
Coles rewards shareholders as profit and margins jump
The result pushed Coles shares to a two-year-high, as major retailers face more political heat over alleged price gouging.
Coalition to fund ‘aspirational’ tax cuts from axed Labor policies
Lifting the $135,000 tax threshold is one option being considered as the Coalition aims to help aspirational voters.
It’s time to civilise the inquisition of Senate estimates
Hearings that were meant to drill into policy detail have become a scattergun questioning of officials used to settle scores, or make cheap political points.
Climate ‘conflict’ concern at Kean advising Labor and rich investors
Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean has defended taking dual roles as a federal government climate change adviser and at a private green investment fund led by a former Macquarie banker.
July 2024
Qld premier raises problem of water risk under Dutton’s nuclear plan
Labor Premier Steven Miles has quoted a new report outlining the need for a state-based plebiscite to adopt the Coalition’s nuclear plan.
Albanese makes three-day assault on Queensland battleground
The prime minister has thrown down the gauntlet in Queensland during a pseudo-election-campaign tour.