Call for renewable energy storage target
Climate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.
economy, business and finance
Queensland report backs future for coal
Queensland's coal industry is emerging as a winner in the global energy crisis as demand from India, Japan and South Korea pick up the slack from China's ban.
Change ahoy for Gladstone port, industry
Shifts in global power, climate change and technology are driving a 50-year plan for Gladstone's port, and a 10-year transition plan that starts now for locals.
Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct
Wages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Aussie unemployment rate falls to 3.4 pct
The jobless rate has fallen back to 3.4 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, with the labour market still extremely competitive.
Cyber attack costs pile up for Medibank
Health insurer Medibank says an ongoing cyber attack will result in pre-tax costs of between $25 million and $35 million.
Recession unlikely in Australia, says IMF
Australia has had one of the strongest recoveries from the pandemic among advanced economies and is on track to avoid a recession, the IMF says.
Medibank sticks by hacker ransom call
Medibank remains steadfast in its refusal to pay a ransom to hackers who stole customer data, as the health insurer holds its annual general meeting.
Petrol hits 17-week high, but relief ahead
Motorists are paying more than $2 a litre at the pump in several major cities but some cities are entering the discounting phase of their fuel cycles.
Regions hold up as city home prices dive
Regional home prices soared during the pandemic and are so far proving more resilient to interest rate shocks than metropolitan markets.
RBA flags rate pause but more rises likely
Mortgage holders are likely to endure more rate hikes but the central bank board wants to give its policy tightening a chance to flow through the economy.
Billionaire secures AGL board overhaul
Four candidates nominated by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes' private company, Grok Ventures, have been elected to AGL Energy's board of directors.
‘Carbon capital’ plots transition road map
Australia's "carbon capital" Gladstone has developed a detailed plan for 10 years of change so no one gets left behind in the race to net zero emissions.
Dark matter of mine closure for small town
What happens after a mine closes may be a challenge for owners and communities but experts say it doesn't have to be a mystery if planners can learn to adapt.
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construction and property
economy, business and finance
housing and urban planning
real estate
Ransom payouts lure ‘lowlife’ hackers: REA
REA Group's chief says the company behind Australia's biggest property website wouldn't pay a cyber attacker's ransom as it only encouraged more hacks.
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.
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.
Climate project list for developing world
UN experts have published a list of projects worth $US120 billion that investors can back to help poorer countries cut emissions and adapt to global warming.
IR changes will serve common interest: PM
As debate continues on government workplace changes, Anthony Albanese says the reform will rebuild an outdated system.
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.
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.
Petrol prices soar on back of weak dollar
Motorists are getting hit hard at the pump since the return of the full fuel excise tax, with some cities still yet to reach the peak of their fuel cycles.
Twitter to charge $A12 for blue checkmark
Elon Musk's overhaul of Twitter includes a subscription service for $US8 ($A12) a month with a blue tick for verified accounts.
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.
PM slams campaign against IR bill
The prime minister has defended the multi-employer component of the workplace relations bill and raised questions about the companies gearing up to fight it.
RBA outlines gloomier outlook for economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia sees inflation peaking higher, slower growth and a higher jobless rate as economic challenges intensify.
‘Mission critical’ time for mining players
Pressure is building for Australia to use global standards for more sustainable minerals as the surge in clean energy demand brings risks of dodgy dealings.
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.
Coal and gas ‘natural ally’ of renewables
Australia's resources minister has described coal and gas as a "natural ally" of renewable energy and essential to powering mining and economic change.
Corporate tax soars but many paid nothing
The COVID-19 recovery and commodity prices delivered a record year for corporate taxes, however hundreds of big businesses did not pay a cent.
Housing lending plummets and worse to come
New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.