Poppy Johnston
Australia to feel the heat at Pacific Island talks
The climate justice movement’s biggest win since the Paris agreement and its influence on major emitters, including Australia, is about to be...
Workforce worries cast shadow over net-zero transition
Electricians may be the keystone occupation of Australia’s net-zero transition, but that hasn’t made landing an apprenticeship any easier. A shortage of...
Grandfather implores PM to end ‘madness’ after death in custody
The grandfather of a 24-year-old man who died in custody has drafted an open letter to the prime minister calling on Canberra...
‘Higher’ household bills by 2030 under nuclear
Households could fork out an extra $450 a year for power by 2030 if policymakers pursue nuclear and a slower renewable rollout,...
Gas shortfall fears take back seat as surplus forecast
Fears of a gas supply shortfall have been tempered for now, with the consumer watchdog projecting a surplus for Australia’s east coast....
Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short
Black Friday sales have spread well beyond a single weekend in November but the boost in profits failed to meet expectations. A...
Inflation rate edges higher to 2.3 per cent
Australia’s headline inflation rate has bumped higher to 2.3 per cent in November, up from 2.1 per cent in October. The headline...
‘Disproportionate penalties’ for energy loyalty: ACCC
Retail energy customers are broadly paying less in 2024 than the previous 12 months but the consumer watchdog warns a failure to...
Economy barely growing, household consumption weak
Australia’s economy is growing more slowly than thought, despite tax cuts supporting household incomes. Over the year, the economy grew 0.8 per...
Annual inflation rate sticks at 2.1 per cent
Australia’s annual headline inflation rate has held at 2.1 per cent in October for a second month, coming in a little below...