Renewable energy parts makers eye Qld
The Queensland government says 230 companies are interested in setting up manufacturing plants for renewable energy generation parts in the state.
Economy, Business and Finance
BHP adapts to ‘megatrends’, sorry for harm
BHP is looking for assets at the right price as the world demands more minerals to build a net-zero economy, but doesn't see a future in green steelmaking.
Bob and Robbie Katter took flights with allegedly unlicensed charter operator
Queensland MP Robbie Katter has given evidence at the fraud trial of pilot Josh Hoch who's accused of operating charter flights illegally.
Newcrest tackles costs, gets first strike
Newcrest is chasing more copper to underpin gold mining operations and says it has contracts in place to control costs amid global inflationary pressures.
Qld Greens want public energy retailer
Queensland would have a single public energy retailer to ensure consumers have cheap and reliable electricity under a Greens proposal.
People want value, not local shops: Coles
The head of grocery giant Coles says the pandemic trend of "local shopping" is unwinding as customers look for cheaper prices instead.
‘Flying food’ trial expands in Australia
Australians will be able to order more food and medicines by drone in an expansion of Google's air delivery service.
ACCC eyes mandatory code for gas companies
The consumer watchdog is considering the viability of a mandatory code of conduct to keep soaring energy prices contained.
environmental politics
environmental pollution
natural gas
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics (general)
Qld urged to speed up Lake Eyre protection
Activists are calling on the Queensland government to publicly release its assessment of plans to protect the Lake Eyre Basin before Christmas.
Elderly Qld farmer trapped in mud
An elderly Queensland farmer has survived being trapped in mud for two days after falling from his tractor.
Aust stocks higher despite energy losses
The big banks and lithium miners helped the ASX200 jump another 0.36 per cent on Tuesday, despite sharp losses by the energy sector and James Hardie Industries.
IR changes will serve common interest: PM
As debate continues on government workplace changes, Anthony Albanese says the reform will rebuild an outdated system.
NAB sees 20pct decline in house prices
National Australia Bank says that while some customers will face difficulties as rates rise, the at-risk cohort is just a tiny fraction of its loan book.
economy, business and finance
energy and resource
natural gas
oil and gas - downstream activities
oil and gas - upstream activities
politics
Australia’s gas economy tops $70bn a year
Amid pressure for an extra tax on gas profits, the industry is mounting a defence of its importance to the Australian economy.
Demand strong, but biz confidence weakens
Australian firms are growing wary of an economic slowdown, but overall economic conditions remain robust, according to NAB's monthly business survey.
Energy boom behind major profits: Treasury
Treasury officials have been grilled about the drivers behind inflation and confirmed external supply side shocks as the chief cause.
Blue Sky crash spurs second class action
Angry shareholders have filed a second class action over Blue Sky's 2019 implosion when its market value was wiped unexpectedly.
Big banks help boost Aust market at midday
The big banks and lithium miners were leading the market at midday, helping the ASX shrug off a plunge by building products company James Hardie.
Govt denies cuts to regional Australia
Infrastructure department officials have revealed there was a $1.2 billion decrease in regional spending, but deny it amounts to a funding cut.
Westpac says no stressed customers – yet
Westpac is seeing no signs that higher rates are causing mortgage delinquencies, but says it is inevitable they will eventually have an impact.
Aust shares gain, finish week up 1.6pct
The local share market has climbed in afternoon trading to finish Friday up 0.5 per cent, with energy and mining sectors particularly strong.
Lost in transit: airport oddities for sale
From a ukulele to a hoverboard or massage table, Brisbane Airport's lost property auction offers up some weird and wonderful finds.
Gas takes top bill in politics of power
As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.
Farmers vent methane pledge concerns
Livestock producers warn a commitment to slash methane emissions by 30 per cent is creating unease amongst some in the farming sector.
Scam bill to double in 12 months: Labor
Scammers are on track to rip off Australians to the tune of $4 billion this year, with authorities telling people to take time to check an offer or contact.
coal
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
politics (general)
unions
Qld residents assured on power supply
One of Queensland's newest coal power stations is slowly bringing half its generation units back online after a series of equipment failures this week.
Qantas confident in post-pandemic recovery
Qantas is returning to pre-COVID levels of service and Alan Joyce will remain as chief executive, the airline's chairman Richard Goyder has told shareholders.
PM promises action on power price relief
The prime minister is promising to take action against energy companies that don't pass on massive profits to Australian households in the form of savings.
ASX flat, but on pace for 1pct weekly gain
The local share market was treading water at midday, but was still set to close the week around one per cent higher after strong gains earlier this week.
Native food potential mapped across Aust
The mapping of Australia's entire landscape to show where more than 170 native foods grow best can help grow commercial production, researchers say.
Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss
The federal budget faces many challenges - such as climate change - that need to be handled skilfully or risk degrading quality of life, the Treasury boss says.