Trump's next job: avoid government shutdown
Markets may be underestimating a potential US government shutdown by hardline conservatives in April.
Politicians to blame for high prices
Electricity retailers reacted angrily to being scapegoated for high power prices and said the blame lay with politicians unable to agree on a national energy policy.
Conroy: Fifield by day, Kroger by night
Stephen Conroy was never going to stop being colourful, but his latest contribution seems unhelpful to his day job.
Coal-fired power not popular with voters
The federal government is vigorously pursuing the construction of coal-fired power stations as a new poll showing little support among voters.
'As dodgy as Lehman Brothers'
Former treasurer Wayne Swan says the lack of governance around the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility is a fiscal risk to taxpayers.
Hazelwood no solution for PM
If there is any event that is likely to ensure there is an energy crisis, it is the (long-heralded) move to close the Hazelwood power station.
Software key to commoditised battery smarts
The CEO of US battery storage firm Greensmith, which is working with ZEN Energy, says storage batteries need to be ''economically'' successful.
Tax cut hope for $50m businesses
The federal government is cautiously optimistic it can secure Senate backing for a company tax cut for corporations with turnovers of up to $50 million.
HK's new chief gets unfortunate nickname
Within minutes of the result, the Asian financial hub's freewheeling social media scene lit up with lewd jokes and memes at Carrie Lam's expense.
GOP retreat rekindles fire in Democrats
Democrats are in their best position since their embarrassing loss in the November election.
Hutchinson's year of living dangerously with CFMEU and ABCC
This year will be a big year for Hutchinson Builders in industrial relations, but the company is ready and still grinding out profits.
