What it costs to save Aussie steel industry
A booming mining and defence state has delivered a surplus budget just nine months before voters head back to the polls, spending big on a key steel plant.
Climate Change
SA’s expected energy demand sparks industry alert
Serious concerns have been raised over SA’s baseload power capacity as the state braces for “unimaginable” increases in electricity demand over the next decade.
Rival states ‘not playing fair’ in renewables rollout
South Australia has grand plans to develop a major green energy industry, accusing the national operator of failing to deliver modelling to match its ambition.
‘We need’: Albo’s call on controversial target
While touring farming communities hit by some of the driest conditions on record, the PM called for an end to a “pretty pointless” political debate.
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Woodside chief hits out at ‘juvenile’ climate protest
More 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.
CBA cuts Aus economic growth forecast; Woodside under pressure
Banking 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.
Woodside directors in the firing line from green global pension giants
Climate-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.
Labor urged to move faster on energy transition
Emboldened by Labor’s sweep, renewable energy proponents have urged Anthony Albanese to capitalise on his political momentum and hasten the transition away from coal.
Labor hands foreign wind giant a sweet political deal
Labor 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.
‘Deeply sorry’: Teal MP apologises to family of dead footballer
Dr 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.
Warrnambool starts to mixed weather and punters’ fortunes
Jackets 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.
‘Deeply concerning’: Critical shortage threatens nation’s future
The future of Australia’s housing and infrastructure industries are under threat with a shortage of key workers reaching critical levels, exacerbated by 13 universities scrapping courses in the field.
Key issue that could sway election
Gen Z and Millennial voters are now the largest voting block in Australia and a new poll has delivered a clear warning to the major parties about what they want.
Energy a major divide as election looms
The battle to lower electricity bills and get Australia to net zero is firming up to be a major point of difference in the two major parties. Here’s what they’ve promised.
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