Australia’s largest state economy is bracing for pain after being warned “tough choices” need to be made ahead of the NSW state budget. When Treasurer Daniel Mookhey hands down his first budget on Tuesday afternoon he is expected to lay bare the dire state of the state’s finances. Facing aContinue Reading
Blackouts could soon hit Queensland and northern NSW as union workers disrupt operations at a major coal-fired power plant. Mining and Energy Union workers will pursue industrial action at the Kogan Creek plant west of Brisbane from Thursday, putting at risk 10 per cent of Queensland’s power generation capacity. TheContinue Reading
Former NSW treasurer and energy minister Matt Kean has been shut down over his comments that extending Australia’s largest coal-fired plan will cost taxpayers $3bn over two years. His comments come as the NSW government is expected to soon release its response to the Electricity Supply and Reliability Check Up,Continue Reading
The NSW government will soon announce whether Australia’s largest coal-fired generator will continue to operate past its 2025 closure date to counter any potential energy shortfalls as the state transitions to renewable energy sources. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, the advice was given as part of the government-commissionedContinue Reading
Australians already grappling with increased mortgage repayments or rent hikes and high consumer prices can expect to pay more on a range of bills in the second half of the year. Health insurance premiums, phone plans and energy bills for some households are all about to become more costly, andContinue Reading