Substandard. The Auditor General’s verdict on Collins Class extension
The Auditor General’s report on Defence’s project to extend the life of the Collins Class submarines declares it a grand fail. Former submariner Rex Patrick on the report and its…
‘Huge questions’ over tax rebates for gas exploration
Taxpayer-funded research and development incentives topping $44 million for a single gas company have critics calling for the fossil fuel industry to be excluded like gambling and tobacco. Designed to…
‘Green fatigue’ sweeps the ethical investments market
Driven by consumer demand, compulsory super and strict greenwashing regulations, Australia’s record on ethical investment is well regarded. Or at least it was. Amid concerns over performance and a US-led…
Australia’s remaining solarless roofs harder to crack
On a mission to investigate solar, battery and electrification retrofits for the block of flats she lives in, Coco Venaglia has faced hurdle after hurdle. The building’s strata committee is…
Warsh says he’ll lead ‘reform-oriented’ US central bank
Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new head of the Federal Reserve, marking a new chapter after a strained relationship between the world’s most powerful central bank and…
Fast-fashion giant Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane
Everlane, the retailer that has bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion Shein. A letter to Everlane…
Investing in war. Human rights orgs mull legal action against Future Fund, super funds
Australia’s Future Fund and other large funds could soon be defending themselves as opponents of the Gaza genocide consider court action. Andrew Gardiner with the story. A recent landmark New…
‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
Community and environmental groups have joined the call to suspend data centre approvals in Australia while authorities determine the true impact of the artificial intelligence hubs. Sydney Water also repeated…
BHP’s $25m Threat to Albo | The West Report
Is Australia missing out on a proper gas tax because the mining lobby scared Labor off before Budget night? Michael West reports that Labor was looking at winding back diesel…
Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall
An Australian police officer who fell to his death while hiking to Peru’s famed Machu Picchu is being remembered as a dedicated family man with a passion for travel. The…