Tax reforms could be left out of a long-awaited Victorian economic growth plan, with the business sector warning the state risks losing out to its northern rivals. The Economic Growth Statement was foreshadowed in May’s Victorian budget and featured six pillars, including “a more efficient tax...
Rolling out nuclear power plants in Australia could add $1000 a year to household electricity bills, according to energy experts, and regulators should focus on lower cost, renewable power. The warning has been issued at a Smart Energy Council event on Monday, which heard from Australian...
Seven West news boss Anthony De Ceglie has called on the federal government to scrap a tax on commercial broadcasters. De Ceglie wants tax breaks to support commercial newsrooms as the public contends with misinformation from the “evil forces” of social media. “We are the shining light...
Air conditioners could be ‘packing’ an energy-saving secret in future after an Australian research breakthrough involving waste material and static electricity. RMIT University announced the discovery on Tuesday, which researchers say could make the cooling devices cheaper and more environmentally friendly to use. But the university will...
Russia’s war in Ukraine shows Australia needs the capacity to build up its own missile and ammunition stockpiles at home as global security deteriorates, the defence industry minister says. Australia will push to domestically manufacture missiles and munitions at scale from 2025 in a move that...
Australians are becoming more trusting of the mining industry as its role in a clean energy future diverts the spotlight from its coal-aligned past. But to maintain the public’s confidence, the sector must continue to address environmental, economic and community concerns. There has been a significant improvement...
Women working in Australia’s tech industry are still facing boys’ clubs and pay discrepancies, a study has found, despite some improvements to employment conditions and workplace culture. But getting into the industry might be the most problematic issue of all, with almost half of all women...
Telcos are being urged to boost mobile coverage in regional Australia as thousands of residents with old phones lose their ability to make calls or texts as the 3G network shuts down. Telstra and Optus on Monday joined TPG Telecom/Vodafone in turning off 3G in a...
An electric dual-cab ute has finally been confirmed for launch in Australia but the vehicle will be one of a kind. Toyota on Tuesday revealed plans to test a battery-electric ute prototype, with the HiLux double-cab vehicle to be driven at BHP’s Port Hedland facility in...
Disadvantaged Australians will receive more local support as the federal government attempts to use national funds to tackle individual communities’ needs. The Commonwealth will spend almost $20 million over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment, which will help design and deliver...