Chalmers lists the five threats to the federal budget

Chalmers lists the five threats to the federal budget

The first threat,the treasurer will say,is rising global tensions,as he looks to repair the nation’s finances and reform the economy.

  • byShane Wright

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PM signals budget help for families,small business

PM signals budget help for families,small business

Anthony Albanese will use a speech on Thursday to say more help to deal with high power prices is on the way in the May budget.

  • byJames Massola
Crucial export iron ore under pressure from China’s economy

Crucial export iron ore under pressure from China’s economy

Australia’s biggest miners face the prospect of iron ore prices staying flat for longer,analysts suggest.

  • bySimon Johanson
Yes,nuclear’s an option. But let there be no confusion about its flaws

Yes,nuclear’s an option. But let there be no confusion about its flaws

Nuclear power,as clean and safe as it is,cannot help us in our transition to clean energy this decade or next.

  • byAlan Finkel
The hidden ‘tax’ you’re paying for brand loyalty,and how we stop it

The hidden ‘tax’ you’re paying for brand loyalty,and how we stop it

Shopping around is confusing and time-consuming – and companies have worked out they can get away with charging existing customers thousands more each year.

  • byFiona Guthrie andGerard Brody
Qantas named and shamed in Fels’ price gouging inquiry

Qantas named and shamed in Fels’ price gouging inquiry

Former ACCC head Professor Allan Fels said the review of the airline sector must remove barriers to competition.

  • byRachel Clun
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Spot prices point to mid-year energy relief for households

Spot prices point to mid-year energy relief for households

Households may get some relief from high electricity prices by the middle of the year as forward spot prices in the wholesale electricity market fall.

  • bySimon Johanson
Push for one simple change to cut $44 from default energy bills

Push for one simple change to cut $44 from default energy bills

Community advocates want the energy minister to help Victorians on default energy offers by preventing retailers from passing on marketing costs.

  • byKieran Rooney
Spiralling energy bills the ‘biggest concern’ for Victorian small businesses

Spiralling energy bills the ‘biggest concern’ for Victorian small businesses

Gas bills for small businesses in Victoria escalated by 31 per cent in the year to October,as electricity costs also rose.

  • byRachel Eddie
Labor takes on Greens over gas with deal to add supply,lower price

Labor takes on Greens over gas with deal to add supply,lower price

The federal government will reveal two energy deals to fix a looming gas shortage under an industry regime the Greens are seeking to block.

  • byDavid Crowe andMike Foley
Australian wind farms a drawcard for green energy heavyweights

Australian wind farms a drawcard for green energy heavyweights

Some of the world’s biggest biggest renewable firms are waiting for an imminent decision on wind farm licences in Gippsland.

  • bySimon Johanson