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.
May prepares post-EU strategy
In a trip north of the border, May was expected to appeal to Scottish voters to keep the UK intact.
Prosecutors seek warrant to arrest Park
The request will now be forwarded to a judge, who will decide whether the former president can be detained for further questioning.
Court blow to NSW council mergers
Gladys Berejiklian's forced amalgamation of Sydney's blue ribbon local councils has been thrown into chaos over a suppressed KPMG report.
Merkel's party win a reality check for left
The Christian Democratic Union posted its biggest win in Saarland state in 13 years, after a campaign that raised the spectre of the anti-c...
