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The German chancellor, French president and Italian prime minister appear to have seen reason in making up with Moscow. But is it genuine?

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know?

Why are EU leaders suddenly being nice to Russia?

Asian share markets are quite mixed as we go into the final session of the trading week with local shares outperforming. The USD remains firm due to safe haven bids except against Yen while the oil price has been beaten back slightly. The Australian dollar is failing to get back above the 67 cent level.

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Are LNG imports worthwhile given the approaching global glut? Labor’s domestic gas reservation scheme has delayed talks on LNG imports into the country’s southeast by at least six months, but has not eliminated the need to bring in gas, according to aspiring suppliers. They say the scheme will largely create an increase in available gas

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Federal government announces $25 million for a rooftop solar recycling pilot, with up to 100 collection points to be created across the country.

The post “Too valuable to throw out:” Labor announces first national solar panel recycling pilot program appeared first on Renew Economy.

In the not too distant past the metric net long term and permanent arrivals was a pedestrian and almost boring indicator for most, used by the like’s of the federal government’s Centre For Population as a leading directional indicator for future migration flows and by extension population growth. The image below is an excerpt from

Submission to the Select Committee on the Operation of the Capital Gains Tax Discount Submitted by Prosper Australia, December 19, 2025. Prosper Australia advocates for a fairer and more efficient tax system that recognises the economic distinction between land, labour, and capital. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to this inquiry, particularly on the implications […]

During a meeting I had with a senior foreign economist at a major investment house six years ago, I explained how the mass-immigration economy would prevent any risk from engulfing the banking system. She asked how sustainable such an approach was, given the obvious deleterious distributive effects of the growth model (that is, it is

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A $200 million standalone battery project that attracted no objections from within 50kms of the facility has received final approval from independent panel.

The post Standalone battery proposed for old gravel pit gets final planning tick despite long distance objectors appeared first on Renew Economy.

The iron ore jaws have eased slightly. Bearish commentary is spreading. Iron ore’s robust start to the year is at odds with market fundamentals, as China’s steel output is on course for a seven-year low and port stockpiles have ballooned. The rally in iron ore futures is being driven by improved risk appetite and expectations

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The EU has been working to boost its defense capabilities in order to become a “military powerhouse,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, Euractiv has reported, citing sources.

The remarks were reportedly made on Wednesday during a closed-door meeting in the European Parliament, where von der Leyen told lawmakers that the bloc needs to draw up its own security strategy and that the Commission would present such a document in 2026. 

Owner of Australia's biggest wind farm seeks green tick for another big wind project with a massive battery in Queensland.

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After Bondi, New South Wales politicians want to ban words and slogans. But rushed laws could punish political speech, not protect the public.

After the Bondi Beach massacre, our New South Wales (NSW) parliamentarians are rushing to examine which slogans to criminalise and what words to ban. They say they are doing this to ensure our safety and protect our social cohesion. But many of us are alarmed and fearful.