Motorists’ need for speed is slowing down, with new car sales stalling in Australia for the fourth month in a row in what one industry expert called a “disturbing trend”. Vehicle sales declined by more than 10 per cent in November, according to figures released by...
Some of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have been accused of failing to use their influence over oil and gas companies to maximise shareholder value and safeguard retirement savings. Fossil fuel giants Woodside Energy and Santos have been urged by critics to return significant capital to...
Before a cafe can get up and running in Victoria or Tasmania, operators must cobble together more than 30 different licences, permits and registrations. In the Northern Territory – the jurisdiction with the fewest licensing hoops to jump through – cafe owners have 22 to navigate. The...
The cost of getting around has fallen for the first time in two years, a study has shown, but households in some states are faring better than others thanks to public transport discounts. The Australian Automobile Association detailed the extent of the savings in its Transport...
When you need to buy a new oven, replace a broken hot water system, update your kitchen or renovate your house, there is no single place to find the most energy efficient way to do it. A clear source of information to help households get involved...
Australia will lose thousands of jobs to rival resource-rich economies if the federal government fails to kickstart the nascent green iron industry, experts warn. An independent report released on Tuesday by Mandala Partners found the industry could potentially generate more than $100 billion annually for the...