Business
The economy
Energy chief calls for 'first world country thinking' on power transition
Australia’s energy market operator chief says the country needs to move beyond third world thinking to “first world country thinking” when it comes to the nation’s energy transition.
- by Cole Latimer
Latest
Energy
Virtual power plants are the 'Uberisation' of batteries, says Sonnen chief
The head of battery maker Sonnen says Labor’s plan to ramp up solar and battery installation will help battery companies 'uberise' the market and provide enough power to rival the big generators.
- by Cole Latimer
Analysis
China
Why China’s richest man belonging to the Communist Party is no surprise
It may sound contradictory that Jack Ma belongs to the Communist party but it came as no surprise to many Chinese and China watchers.
- by Li Yuan
Energy
Electric cars continue push into Australia despite lack of government support
Electric vehicles makers are pushing into Australia despite a lack of government support, as cars begin hitting Australian shores at more accessible price points in order to boost EV uptake.
- by Cole Latimer
Opinion
Australian Economy
The one great drawback from 27 years of economic sunshine
The voters are confused about who has benefited and have forgotten the pain of the alternative.
- by Ross Gittins
World markets
Sean started by saving $US5 a day - now he's on the road to becoming a millionaire
Sean put the numbers into financial calculators time and time again - and the result was always the same.
- by The Money Wizard
Cash
'A turning point has been reached': Cash to become niche and cheques phased out, says RBA
Major changes ahead as consumers accelerate their use of digital transactions.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Paris Agreement
How about a Robin Hood carbon tax to combat climate change?
Two public-spirited citizens have come up with a plan for a $50 per tonne carbon tax which would take from the rich and give to the poor.
- by Ross Gittins
Energy
'Disappointing': Business leaders slam Morrison government on energy policy
Industry and energy heads have lashed the federal government’s lack of progress on energy and climate-change policy, singling out the decision to scrap the National Energy Guarantee as disappointing.
- by Nick Toscano, Cole Latimer & David Crowe
Energy
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue joins hydrogen push with CSIRO tie-up
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has partnered with the CSIRO to develop new hydrogen fuel technologies.
- by Cole Latimer
Energy
'This won't reduce power bills': Industry rubbishes forced divestment plan
Energy groups say the government's proposed powers to force power generators to sell off assets won't help reduce power prices and could be unconstitutional.
- by Cole Latimer