Energy & Resources

Business owner looking at bills. | Newsreel

Insolvencies spike in Australian businesses

Business insolvency in Australia jumped by almost 20 percent over the past 12 months, with forward indicators pointing to that number rising further. The March
Read more 15 April 2025
Electric Vehicles may be doing more harm than good - Newsreel

Electric vehicles may be doing more harm than good

A new study has poured cold water on the contribution of electric vehicles (EVs) to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions. A study by researchers from the University
Read more 9 April 2025
Significant wage increases have resulted from the Same Job, Same Pay initiatives - Newsreel

Same Job Same Pay drives ‘significant’ wage impact

The Federal Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have driven significant wage increases, according to new research by the McKell Institute. A new report, Closing
Read more 3 April 2025
An aerial view of the Queensland city of Bundaberg - Newsreel

Bundaberg coal application ‘not in the public interest’

The Queensland Government has released a “preliminary view” that the Fox Coal mineral development licence application in the Bundaberg region is not in the public
Read more 25 March 2025
New wind farms proposed for Queensland - Newsreel

Consultation activated for new wind farms

The Queensland Government has announced the opening of public consultation on two proposed new windfarm developments. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said wind
Read more 19 March 2025
Man and woman on mining site. | Newsreel

Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy
Read more 14 March 2025
Wind towers. | Newsfeel

Approved renewables output enough to power all homes

A number of new wind farms have lifted approved renewable energy projects to a level they could power the equivalent of nearly every household in Australia. Federal
Read more 8 March 2025
Home solar and battery setup. | Newsreel

New Alliance as consumers become energy producers

A new consumer group has been formed to support Australians in the transition to cleaner energy. Formed by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), the Consumer Energy Tech
Read more 25 February 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business
Read more 25 February 2025
Whyalla steelworks, South Australia. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar bank for green iron projects

One billion dollars has been earmarked to support green iron manufacturing in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new Green Iron Investment Fund would
Read more 21 February 2025