Climate threatened island nation to host pre-COP leaders meeting
Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change.
Wind plans for huge South Australia renewables precinct get federal green light
Plans for the first two stages of a major wind, solar and battery precinct being developed by Neoen have been given federal envrionmental approval.
As big batteries eat further into fossil generator lunch, home batteries are shaping up to eat the market’s dinner
The last 12 months reinforce big batteries as a central part of the NEM’s operating fabric – but the drivers of value are changing, and small batteries are joining the chat.
“Do it once, do it well:” Home battery installers warned not to cut corners as demand notches up
Industry warned to keep home battery installations standards high, with demand expected to ramp up even further ahead of May 2026 changes to the federal rebate.
CGT concerns don’t stack up
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has attacked the proposed reduction in the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, arguing that: Reducing the CGT discount (from 50% to 25%) would push landlords to raise rents to compensate for lower after‑tax capital gains. The proposed reduction could potentially affect about 2.4 million renting households. In a
Data centres, not mines, dominate Aussie investment growth
ABS private capex numbers are out and are impressive, if rather narrow. Future capex is expected to rise 7.3% over the next year. Growth in equipment and machinery has soared to 14.3%. Driving the lion’s share of services investment. While mining capex is expected to fall o.4%. The industry segments provide a clear picture. Data
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Wind farm Barnaby loves to hate sent to IPC with 550 objections, but even more submissions in support
The project that inspired Barnaby Joyce's "packet of poo tickets" comment has been sent for Independent after gathering a whopping 1,371 public submissions.
Victoria: Land of the union grift
Victoria’s infrastructure program—intended to support a fast‑growing population—has been undermined by corruption and lawlessness. Productivity in the construction sector has fallen over the past decade, while costs have risen sharply. Investigations into the Victorian branch of the CFMEU uncovered systemic criminality and corruption across major construction sites, including: Violence and threats of violence. Infiltration by
Tech unwrecks
Charts from TME. NDX is holding at a convergence of massive support lines. Tech volatility is still ramping on the IA fear trade churning under the bonnet. Puts galore! The last time volatility hit these levels, the squeeze was impressive. Are we at peak capex? If so, the money from hyperscalers will soon flow back