Renewables transition faces a ‘de-energisation’ crisis

Energy Minister Chris Bowen is confronted by warnings from the market operator that it may have to force power cuts to prevent the electricity system’s collapse. He must urgently take stock of his ambitions and respond.

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Relying on vagaries of the wind risks power penury

The shortcomings of the renewables energy journey towards 2030 and 2050 are becoming intolerable for many, hurting businesses, households and the economy.

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2GB | Breakfast with Ben Fordham | 01 December 2025

According to the Page Research Centre, nuclear power could deliver electricity at $121 per megawatt hour — nearly $20 cheaper than renewables. The centre also says household power bills could fall by up to 25% if Australia abandoned net zero and used domestic coal, while Chris Bowen’s current path is expected to increase bills by 30% to 69%.

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Excessive spending means big tax

Governments must break their addiction to spending or taxes as a share of GDP will soar, hurting living standards and growth. Victoria’s parlous situation exemplifies the risks.

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WA fails to deliver on promise of reliable and greener power supply to $800m Lynas processing plant

The world’s biggest supplier of non-China rare earths, Lynas, is evaluating diesel fuel and gas alternatives to a defective power supply contract that has intermittently stranded its $800m processing plant near Kalgoorlie.

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BEHIND THE FOUR POWERFUL FORCES HOLDING BACK AUSTRALIA

BHP’s massive copper expansion in South Australia was once a certainty, but the megaproject is now shaping up as a test of Australia’s economic future

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Wherever you are, happy Mining and Related Industries Day!

Let’s recognise and celebrate the people, innovation, resilience and can-do spirit that make mining great!

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NET ZERO HIT TO DIVIDENDS

Rinehart: Rio & BHP shareholders pay price of green policies

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Peter Costello slams ‘politically correct’ Productivity Commission

Former treasurer Peter Costello has accused the Productivity Commission of becoming ‘politically correct’ and failing to challenge the Albanese government on workplace reforms.

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For Thriving Small Businesses

Led by Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart AO, we’re for supporting agriculture and all related industries to thrive.

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