No Aldi? Then you’re probably paying more for groceries
A lack of supermarket competition in parts of Australia has led to higher grocery prices for some unlucky residents, consumer research has found.
Economy, Business and Finance
Nuclear and renewables to battle it out at election
As the federal election looms, competing energy policies will duke it out for Australians' favour after the opposition released its long-awaited nuclear plan.
Delay to derail $12.8b cost of Metro Tunnel: auditor
The cost of the Melbourne's Metro Tunnel will blow out even further as continency funding runs dry due to a nine-month completion delay.
Dutton’s nuclear reactor ‘over budget’ and a ‘joke’
Energy experts have cast doubt on the feasibility of Peter Dutton's nuclear policy, labelling one of the reactor options put forward as "irresponsible".
Climate poses risk to Murray-Darling Basin: authority
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has identified a drying climate as a key risk factor for Australia's largest river system and the people who depend on it.
Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak
Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.
Rural Australians push back on coalition’s nuclear plan
The coalition has a vision to build nuclear plants across regional Australia, but many communities already dealing with the energy transition are not on board.
alternative energy
business (general)
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
renewable energy
Challenge worth $100m aims to lower solar energy cost
Australia will host a $100 million competition for innovators around the world to create ways to lower the cost of large-scale renewable energy.
Self-driving cars are safer, just not at dawn or dusk
Autonomous vehicles cause fewer accidents than cars driven by humans, an analysis shows, but they are more likely to crash in some conditions.
String of house fires sparks warning from authorities
Residents in the Sunshine State have been warned to remain vigilant during winter following five separate house fires in the space of a week.
Following the money, not hot air, for more wind farms
Australia's green bank and international firms are generating more renewable energy projects, even as the political stoush over the nation's future warms up.
Inflation-wary Reserve Bank spells long wait for cuts
Stalling progress on inflation has the central bank on high alert as political sparring continues over the impact of state and federal budgets on prices.
Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA’s radar
The threat of inflation has not been neutralised and the Reserve Bank is still prepared to pull the trigger on another interest rate hike if needed.
‘Encouraging signs’: PM lauds improving ties with China
China's premier has wrapped a four-day Australian visit with talks on economic ties and mineral exports as Anthony Albanese hails signs of more stable ties.
Regional radiology chains agree to $857m merger
Integral Diagnostics and Capitol Health have agreed to join forces and create a 155-clinic diagnostic imaging company.
Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator
The number of different types of leave available to workers is becoming "ridiculous", a Liberal senator has told a parliamentary inquiry.
Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call
A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.
‘Deep bonds’: Australia, China talk up renewed rapport
Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.
Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war
Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.
Win for dudded savers as banks forced to alert changes
A suite of changes to banking regulations should make it easier for customers to move to more competitive home loan and saving account offers.
air pollution
air transport
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
politics
renewable energy
road transport
transport
waste
Farm waste may help power Australia’s biofuel future
Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.
Dry weather in some states dampens farmer confidence
Farmer confidence has taken a U-turn in the latest quarter in the face of economic pressures and mixed seasonal conditions across Australia.
central bank
economy, business and finance
inflation and deflation
money and monetary policy
politics
Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism
The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite
Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.
Chinese premier to visit Australia for four-day tour
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit Australia for seven years when he makes an official trip to Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
‘Beyond belief’: cancer risk poses water rules queries
Experts want drinking water standards lifted after the US cracked down on the presence of chemicals linked to causing cancer.
Entitlements up in the air as Bonza workers jettisoned
More than 300 Bonza workers have been sacked after administrators failed to find a buyer to bail out the grounded airline.
air pollution
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumers
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
politics (general)
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Electric cars are not the only fix for green transport
Governments will need to look at more than just electric vehicles to make significant transport emission cuts, modelling from Monash University says.
Australians need assurance on ‘toxic’ inflation: RBA
The RBA's strategy of bringing down inflation gradually to protect the jobs market is a different tactic but it has worked, the central bank's new deputy says.
Tourism bounces back after destructive cyclones
Tourists are flocking back to north Queensland, months after two cyclones caused destruction in the region.
‘Scandalous’ fracking approval alarms owners, groups
A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.