Business bothered by costs, timing
Petter Dutton’s ‘ambitious’ nuclear energy plans would seed confusion into the energy market and potentially deter new investment in the sector business groups say.
Victoria Business
Beware the lessons of history on costings: Grattan Institute
Pretty much every major energy project in Australia has run way over budget in recent years, so treat long-term nuclear costings with caution, the Grattan Institute’s Tony Wood says.
Fleet Space raises $150m for minerals exploration ambitions
The company will pursue M&A and hire expert staff following a huge capital raise, as it seeks to revolutionise minerals exploration.
Execs named as ACCC goes after Downer and Ventia for price fixing
Four senior executives at Downer and Ventia have been named in legal action for allegedly colluding on defence contracts worth nearly $10bn during the pandemic.
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Carbon credit price at year high as tighter rules canvassed
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Will the Fed push Australia to take the rate plunge?
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A steely resolve will help Whyalla recover
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Embattled Gupta vows he can deliver on Whyalla promise
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Trust between bosses and Albanese takes a hit
CEOs felt they went the extra mile by investing up big for Australia, only to be ambushed on industrial relations.
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