Over 215,000 Australians struggling to pay their electricity bills are set to face further challenges as the country’s largest electricity networks and providers increase prices by as much as 13.5% …
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Changes to Minimum Wage, Parental Leave Payments, and Superannuation: What Every Australian Needs to Know from 1 July
by adminStarting next week, significant changes will take effect across Australia as the new financial year begins on July 1. These updates from both state and federal governments aim to ease …
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The Victorian government has updated its strategy regarding the gradual elimination of gas appliances, opting to focus primarily on gas hot water systems in residential and commercial sectors. Effective from …
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Abu Dhabi Rolls Out $30 Billion Cash Offer to Acquire Major Australian Oil Company
by adminA consortium of investors from the United Arab Emirates, led by XRG—part of the government-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company—has made a significant cash offer of nearly $30 billion to …
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Woodside’s proposal to extend its North West Shelf gas project through to 2070 has been formally approved by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt. The decision, announced today, comes with stringent …
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CHOICE lodges ACCC complaint regarding energy retailers’ ‘dodgy’ pricing strategies
by adminAustralia’s energy retailers are facing serious allegations of exploiting consumers through deceptive pricing strategies, which have been referred to as the “stuff of nightmares.” The Australian Energy Council (AEC), representing …
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Japanese energy companies are reportedly profiting by over $1 billion through the resale of Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to various countries amidst domestic shortages, as highlighted by recent research …
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EnergyAustralia Issues Apology to Over 400,000 Customers Regarding Carbon Offset Programme
by adminEnergyAustralia, one of Australia’s leading energy providers, has apologised to over 400,000 customers for misleading claims regarding its “Go Neutral” carbon offset scheme. The company acknowledged that these offsets “do …
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‘Treated Like Butchers’: Apple Growers Fume Over Orchard Damage Caused by Energy Workers
by adminAdelaide Hills apple growers are currently evaluating the extent of damage to their orchards following unexpected tree trimming by power line clearance contractors, just days before the harvest. The incident, …
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The key election pledges from Labor and the Coalition vying for your support
by adminAs the federal election campaign heats up, both major parties, Labor and the Coalition, are actively promoting diverse policies to sway voters, highlighting the contrasts with the previous 2022 campaign …