‘I’m not a moron’: Barnaby fires up over EVs
Barnaby Joyce has clashed with a senior Labor MP about the possibility of China controlling its electric vehicles in Australia.
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‘Malevolent:’ Barnaby’s call on Chinese EVs
The Nationals firebrand has stoked fears the technology could be used for “malevolent purposes,” pointing towards Israel’s deadly pager attack on Hezbollah.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Common item smashing Aussie wallets
Despite more EVs and people working from home, Australian fuel prices increased at double the rate of inflation in the 12 months to June.
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How Australia plans to lure foreign cash
Amid a backlash from economists and industry experts, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled an overhaul of foreign investment policy.
150 jobs at risk as company faces $20m debt
It’s a big player in a key industry for Australia but its now looking for a bailout as its hit by a spate of problems affecting the sector.
ASX advances ahead of fresh inflation print
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
Big safety warning issued for motorbikes
A legendary motorcycle brand has issued an urgent recall for some of its bikes for a potentially fatal manufacturing flaw.
Boss exposes issue with ‘educated’ Gen Zers
An Aussie boss has exposed a major problem he says has made it impossible to find young workers.
Miner goes nuclear with uranium drum
A South Australian mining company has boomed in value from $37m to almost $2bn in less than 10 years and the meteoric rise could continue with the company announcing another big milestone.
The Aussies priced out of electric revolution
There are increasing calls to narrow the divide between people who can afford to electrify their homes and those who are left in the dark.
700 jobs at risk as company collapses
One of Australia’s biggest manufacturers has gone bust with a factory already slated to close amid concerns about the country’s recycling abilities.
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