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Australia’s biggest companies yet to face up to climate risk, and only a few have tried to count the cost

The few big firms that have crunched the numbers suggest global temperature rise and decarbonisation will have a material impact on cash flows and earnings.
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Survey finds most Australians support fuel tax credit cap, and didn’t know miners pocketed so many billions

Survey finds most Australians support cap for diesel fuel rebate, and most didn’t even know mining companies pocketed so many billions from the policy.
National fuel reserve “future-proofed” in $10 billion plan, but critics say it is “junk logic”

National fuel reserve “future-proofed” in $10 billion plan, but critics say it is “junk logic”

Federal government to spend $10 billion to “future proof” supply of fuel and fertiliser, but critics not impressed.

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Australia’s biggest companies yet to face up to climate risk, and only a few have tried to count the cost

Australia’s biggest companies yet to face up to climate risk, and only a few have tried to count the cost

The few big firms that have crunched the numbers suggest global temperature rise and decarbonisation will have a material impact on cash flows and earnings.
Survey finds most Australians support fuel tax credit cap, and didn’t  know miners pocketed so many billions

Survey finds most Australians support fuel tax credit cap, and didn’t know miners pocketed so many billions

Survey finds most Australians support cap for diesel fuel rebate, and most didn’t even know mining companies pocketed so many billions from the policy.
National fuel reserve “future-proofed” in $10 billion plan, but critics say it is “junk logic”

National fuel reserve “future-proofed” in $10 billion plan, but critics say it is “junk logic”

Federal government to spend $10 billion to “future proof” supply of fuel and fertiliser, but critics not impressed.
“Despots, oligarchs, fruitcakes and invaders:” Why Andrew Forrest wants to stop burning fossil fuels

“Despots, oligarchs, fruitcakes and invaders:” Why Andrew Forrest wants to stop burning fossil fuels

Forrest slams Australia’s fossil fuel dependence, diesel rebate and use of fake offsets, and says Fortescue will be a prototype for the country to reach real zero.
Key wind, solar and network projects to be fast-tracked in race to quit coal and power smelter

Key wind, solar and network projects to be fast-tracked in race to quit coal and power smelter

NSW to legislate new rules to allow key projects to be fast-tracked, and will seek to prevent long distance objectors from holding up the process.
Developers win planning tick to double up on standalone battery with neighbouring solar hybrid project

Developers win planning tick to double up on standalone battery with neighbouring solar hybrid project

Planning approval recommended for a new solar and battery hybrid project next door to a standalone battery that is currently being built outside wheatbelt town.
State Labor pledges $124 million for offshore wind hub ahead of November election

State Labor pledges $124 million for offshore wind hub ahead of November election

State Labor government unveils budget plans to invest $124.5 million in the delivery of Australia’s first offshore wind-dedicated port.
“Should be denied:” Energy retailer slams network bid to recover transmission cost blowouts

“Should be denied:” Energy retailer slams network bid to recover transmission cost blowouts

Big-three gentailer weighs in on deliberations over whether or not consumers should foot the bill for a blow-out in cost of a major transmission project.