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Local champions no small potato in net zero transition

Local champions no small potato in net zero transition

Local green energy projects will forge a path towards net zero in regional Australia, but moving away from diesel fuel remains the greatest challenge.

PM says minimum wage workers 'should not fall behind'

PM says minimum wage workers 'should not fall behind'

PM says minimum wage workers 'should not fall behind'

PM says minimum wage workers 'should not fall behind'

Lowest-paid workers should not be going backwards and worker pay rises are not at odds with moderating inflation, the prime minister says.

Batteries to energise hottest, most remote communities

Batteries to energise hottest, most remote communities

Batteries to energise hottest, most remote communities

Batteries to energise hottest, most remote communities

Novel batteries are being trialled in microgrids to make sure people living far from the national power network do not miss out on the benefits of clean energy.

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Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

A two-year social media ban or prison could be on the cards for Australians who glamorise their crimes, under the coalition's plan to address youth offending.

Super access won't lower hurdles for young home hunters

Super access won't lower hurdles for young home hunters

Providing young people with early access to their retirement nest eggs is unlikely to help them buy their first homes.

Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment

Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment

Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.

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Price data on watchlist as inflation battle wages on

Price data on watchlist as inflation battle wages on

Price data on watchlist as inflation battle wages on

Price data on watchlist as inflation battle wages on

Australia will get monthly data updates on inflation and retail sales at a pivotal point for the slowing economy.

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

Renewable land grab leaves prime paddocks in production

A renewable energy land agent says farmers are happy with projects on paddocks they can't see from their porch, as long as it's their land making the money.

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Forcing Australians to work later into their 60s could be detrimental to their sense of autonomy, health and wellbeing, a study has found.

US Congress averts shutdown, passes $1.8 trillion bill

US Congress averts shutdown, passes $1.8 trillion bill

US Congress averts shutdown, passes $1.8 trillion bill

US Congress averts shutdown, passes $1.8 trillion bill

The United States Congress has passed a trillion-dollar government funding bill in a move opposed by some Republicans.

Up to $18b saved while watching footy with new air-con

Up to $18b saved while watching footy with new air-con

Up to $18b saved while watching footy with new air-con

Up to $18b saved while watching footy with new air-con

Choosing the right appliance can shrink your power bill and make a dent in a business or household's carbon footprint, according to federal government data.

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Pressure from high inflation and interest-rate rises will weigh on those most exposed to financial shocks, Australia's central bank says.

Education key focus as gates open at Royal Easter Show

Education key focus as gates open at Royal Easter Show

Education key focus as gates open at Royal Easter Show

Education key focus as gates open at Royal Easter Show

More than 10,000 students and teachers from 185 schools will swap the classroom for the showground as the gates open at the Royal Easter Show.

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Solar farm in NSW central west to power 200,000 homes

The federal government has ticked off on a plan to build a 840MW solar farm in the NSW central west, ultimately powering 200,000 homes in the state.

Beetaloo 'massive sinkhole' for taxpayers, investors

A vast source of onshore gas up for development could waste billions of taxpayer and investor dollars by being unable to compete with a "glut" of foreign LNG.

Woodside preparing 'new climate bomb' on gas peninsula

A gas hub proposed by Woodside Energy would undermine efforts to counter climate change and seriously damage Australia's credibility, environmentalists say.

Employment boom unwinds two months of weakness

Australia has posted a strong labour market report, although the noisy summer months make it difficult to determine the implications for interest rates.

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Electrification needs gas to bridge shortfall: operator

Despite a push for electrification, the energy market operator is urging investment in gas pipelines, storage and ports to secure power for homes and industry.

Port, road sales drive 'pain' in cost-of-living crisis

The rising cost of living has been made worse by the sale of ports and roads in NSW, the state's treasurer says.

Directing companies shouldn't be a Sisyphean task: ASIC

The chair of Australia's corporate watchdog has drawn on Greek mythology to call out company directors who think their jobs are too hard.

Simple way to save hundreds on household insurance

Two of the nation's biggest insurers are offering discounts on premiums if residents can prove they're prepared for bushfires, with hopes others will follow.

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Growing and crushing more crops to keep planes in the skies and farmers on the land does not have to compromise food security, industry leaders say.

Vacuum cleaner chain Godfreys to close after 93 years

Founded in 1931, Godfreys was one of the world's largest vacuum store chains but struggled in the face of competition from electronics and online retailers.

Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Greater competition from online shopping is forcing down the price of some goods, research has found, and could have a bigger impact in the future.

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