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Your Democracy
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 06:55
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How did we reach a point where quoting Western sources gets you branded a foreign propagandist? Is the EU's executive branch now completely out of its mind, punishing dissenters without trial under the guise of fighting "propaganda"? |
Your Democracy
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 06:22
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As climate breakdown, war and institutional failure converge, the comforts of forgetting no longer shield us from the consequences of our own history. It feels like the end of an era, or perhaps the start of something new…and terrifying.
The long consequences of forgetting
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Your Democracy
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 05:55
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Igor Kolomoysky built up Ukraine’s largest bank, then plundered it for billions in a scheme so elaborate it looks like a state intelligence operation. During the 2014 Maidan revolution, he ended up caught in a whirlwind of far-right militants, rising Western scrutiny, and a dramatic denouement with his bank – and fled abroad. Not one to give up, though, Kolomoysky had a plan for revenge and its name was Vladimir Zelensky. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 00:05
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Employers now find it much easier to find workers, particularly those with lower skill levels, according to the most recent recruitment data from Jobs & Skills Australia. As illustrated below by Justin Fabo of Antipodean Macro, the percentage of workers reporting difficulty obtaining employment has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Lower-skilled workers are plentiful, whereas higher-skilled |
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Renew Economy
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 00:01
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The post Cost of wind and batteries fall, coal and gas rise as CSIRO finds new way to show renewables are cheapest appeared first on Renew Economy. |
George Monbiot
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 23:36
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How a new film stitched me up like a kipper. By George Monbiot, adapted from a BlueSky thread, 16th December 2025 This is a note about what I see as a serious breach of journalistic ethics, in the making of Sofia Pineda Ochoa’s online documentary Greenwashed. She interviewed me for the film, but neither before, during or after was I given any idea I would be its target. Far from it. Here’s the email she sent inviting me to take part: Hi Mr. Monbiot, |
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Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 22:28
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The post “The investment drought is breaking,” says CEO hails first Australia wind project to reach financial close in 2025 appeared first on Renew Economy. |
Your Democracy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 21:28
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 16:30
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A sea of red across Asian share markets with the rough start to the trading week continuing as a wider risk off tone deepens, all mainly due to tech stock volatility. The absence of bad economic news is not helping as markets start to pivot to the series of central bank meetings and tonight’s double The post Macro Afternoon appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Your Democracy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 15:26
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"I don't think [US President] Donald Trump is really motivated by US national security interests, or NATO, or Ukrainian interests. I think he wants the Nobel Peace Prize – I think it's been on his mind since the first term," argues former US national security adviser John Bolton in an interview with FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee. "Putin thinks time is on his side. This is not the time for the US or Europe to give up and say 'let's get the best deal we can'," he adds. |
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Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 15:02
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The post No major changes but some important tweaks in final Nelson Review – more visibility, shorter tenors appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 15:00
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Tonight I will be appearing on DFA Live with Martin North from 8.00pm AEST, where we will discuss everything to do with the housing market and economy. The YouTube feed is below. I hope to see you there. The post Join me tonight on DFA Live with Martin North appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 14:12
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The post Energy ministers endorse Nelson market review to succeed CIS, with the exception of Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 14:00
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The S&P Global Flash Australia PMI was released, reporting the “softest expansion in private sector output in seven months” in December: The key points are as follows: Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index: 51.1 (Nov: 52.6) Flash Australia Services PMI Business Activity Index: 51.0 (Nov: 52.8) Flash Australia Manufacturing PMI: 52.2 (Nov: 51.6) Flash Australia The post Aussie private sector output winds down appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 13:46
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 13:00
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Gold measured in Australian dollars has more than doubled since 2023: This is during a period of relatively calm valuation in AUD vs USD with a 10% dip that has now recovered back to 2023 levels: Of course Bitcoin and other crypto inventions have quadrupled over the same time period, but their future is a The post Australian dollar goes for gold appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 12:45
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The post Crisafulli LNP government’s first year devastates new renewable energy and storage investment in Queensland appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 12:00
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I reported last week on how increases in tobacco excise have resulted in a significant decline in Australia’s tobacco excise revenue. While illegal cigarettes are easily accessible and cost about $15 a pack, a legal packet of cigarettes now costs about $50 (tax and excise account for about $34). The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) The post Illegal tobacco deals another budget blow appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 11:30
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The monthly Westpac consumer sentiment index has been released, which has snapped back into pessimistic territory after last month’s aberration, falling 9% over the month to be sitting below levels seen in August and September. Consumers are increasingly worried about interest rates, inflation, and family finances, though labour market expectations remain stable. The main index |
Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 11:20
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The post Star of the South hits major planning milestone, buys land for cables as it files “most comprehensive” EIS appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 11:00
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The recent Canadian federal budget revealed that migration levels are expected to remain dramatically below pre-COVID levels across the entire forward estimates. Under the Carney government’s migration policy, the share of the Canadian population made up by temporary visa holders is to be reduced from a peak of 7.5% to 5% by the end of The post Canadian migration is going to zero appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 10:36
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The post Australia’s biggest solar-battery hybrid project wins federal green tick to move to construction appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 10:30
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In recent times, senior members of the Albanese government, such as Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Housing Minister Clare O’Neil, have argued that housing supply growth is either improving significantly or is rapidly heading in that direction. While it’s true that dwelling investment has increased in dollar terms, it hasn’t translated into increased dwelling completions, as The post Housing supply growth flashes warning light appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 10:01
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The post One of Australia’s biggest battery storage developers completes its first project appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 10:00
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Former senior immigration department bureaucrat Abul Rizvi loves to place the racism/xenophobia card against anybody arguing for lower, sustainable levels of immigration (for example, see here, here, here, and here). On Friday, Tarric Brooker posted the following factual chart on Twitter (X), stating that net permanent & long-term (NPLT) arrivals hit a record high in |
MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 09:30
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From the Daily Shot: China’s economic conditions showed marked weakness. Before delving into the details, here’s the aggregate timely growth measure. Incoming data have surprised to the downside. Industrial production growth unexpectedly slowed to 4.8% Y/Y, below consensus. The miss was attributed to slower output in the auto and utilities sectors. Retail sales growth slowed |
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Your Democracy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 09:09
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US and Ukraine Reach Breakthrough on Security Guarantees During Berlin TalksBerlin Talks Finalize 90 percent of Upcoming Russia-Ukraine AgreementThe United States and Ukraine have reached agreements on security guarantees following high-level negotiations in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced during a press conference. The talks are widely seen as a critical step toward a possible political settlement of the conflict.
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 09:00
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Another selloff on Wall Street overnight was balanced by a strong bid across European stocks as risk markets continue to dance around the lower volatility trading period before Christmas. Potential progress in peace talks in Ukraine saw oil prices drop again while the USD continues to drift lower against the majors as bonds rallied on The post Macro Morning appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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MacroBusiness
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 08:00
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Median dwelling values in Queensland have roughly doubled since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, Queensland’s median dwelling price-to-income ratio soared to 8.8 (Brisbane) and 8.5 (regional Queensland) as of the September quarter of 2025: The percentage of median household income required to service a mortgage in Queensland was also tracking at The post Queensland’s housing bubble is rigged to blow appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Your Democracy
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 06:55
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The Wolf and the Lamb Jean de La Fontaine Might makes right: We shall see that in a moment.
A Lamb was quenching his thirst In a clear stream. A hungry Wolf, seeking adventure, came adrift To this place drawn by a hunger scream. |
New GenCost report produces new modelling to deliver the same message: firmed renewables are lowest cost as coal and gas get more expensive and harder to build. 
Australia's year long wind investment drought broken as Tilt reaches financial close on a 108 MW wind project.
Nelson Review chair tells Renew Economy that the final draft includes no major changes, but some important tweaks - including on tenor and visibility.
State and federal energy ministers endorse Nelson review proposals to replace CIS in 2028 - with the notable exception of the Queensland LNP government.
New investment in renewables and storage has "dropped off a cliff" in first year of new LNP state government in Queensland, new data shows.
Star of the South has become a Gippsland landowner as it makes space for underground cables to come ashore, and has also filed its EIS.
Plans for what promises to be the biggest solar-battery hybrid project in Australia – at least for a time – can now go ahead, after being given federal environmental approval.
Akaysha completes its first big battery project, one of two supplied by a US company that has since sought bankruptcy protection.
