Energy prices
No mortgage joy for Christmas with RBA holding out on interest rate drop
A smaller-than-expected rise in prices through the September quarter has brought inflation down to 2.8 per cent – but it’s not enough for the Reserve Bank.
- by Shane Wright
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Queenslanders promised Australia’s cheapest power bills
Under Labor’s proposal, the guarantee would be funded through the increased coal royalty revenue the state receives when global energy prices are higher.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
‘Simpler ways’: Labor’s public power retailer pitch sparks debate
Queensland Labor has pledged to set up a new retailer to help drive down bills across the state if re-elected later this month, but not everyone is sold.
- by Matt Dennien and Cameron Atfield
Inflation falls as power subsidies and cheap petrol cut price pressure
A key measure of inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years, with prices falling during winter.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
How David’s home renovation stopped his son’s asthma attacks
Charlie used to wheeze through the night and was sometimes raced to hospital. Now the family has been able to throw away his puffer.
- by Sue Williams
Electricity and petrol prices drive down inflation
Annual inflation has eased to 3.5 per cent in another sign that price pressures are starting to ease across the economy.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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Earnings season
Origin shares tumble despite $1.4b profit on soaring electricity prices
Origin Energy has reported a 30 per cent rise in profit amid soaring earnings from its domestic power plants and retailing business, but shares have dived on a lower earnings target than expected.
- by Nick Toscano
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Renewables
Half an hour of power: Renewables’ record surge a sign of future supply
The energy regulator says renewables could dominate the electricity grid within the decade – if the grid gets the right upgrades.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Electricity prices rise as cold spell and wind drought bite
Electricity costs are climbing again after a stretch of cold weather coincided with a wind power drought, forcing expensive gas plants to fill the gap.
- by Nick Toscano
East coast gas crisis to hit sooner than expected: ACCC
The competition watchdog says major new supplies needed by 2027 to stop homes and businesses running short.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Minister accuses former power plant bosses of giving ‘incorrect’ advice
Amid fallout from fresh findings into a Queensland power station explosion, Mick de Brenni has been forced to interrupt leave to explain past statements.
- by Matt Dennien
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