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09 September 2025

The Albanese government’s strict new limits on nitrogen oxide emissions to protect ancient Indigenous rock art have been the major sticking point in the final approval of Woodside’s multi-billion dollar North West Shelf gas project in remote Western Australia.

Australian mining producers are spending 60 per cent more to generate the same output as a quarter century ago due to falling construction productivity and ­rising regulatory hurdles, consultancy Alvarez & Marsal says.

10 September 2025

Australia’s position as a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to Asia’s booming economies is facing unprecedented challenges amid regulatory uncertainty, tightening gas supplies and new competitors entering the market.

Roger Cook himself will take charge of accelerating key energy and defence projects as part of the biggest shake-up of industry development in 70 years, aiming to futureproof the State’s economy

The state is growing larger while private enterprise is shrinking. We spend recklessly on windmills and welfare, unconcerned about ballooning national debt. It’s time to stop kidding ourselves.

A new national poll reveals 45 per cent of Australians believe Canberra decision-makers do not understand the needs of regional Australia.

Australians still overwhelmingly understand the vital contribution of our regional and rural communities, and their industries, to our nation. They have issued a clarion call to Australia’s political leaders to do more to back in the bush.

The Chief Minister has backed calls to let pensioners, veterans and students work more without having their benefits or status affected by current federal laws.

Why does our Climate Change Minister continue to defy experts with unachievable action that risks economic ruin?

The Federal Government will soon announce Australia’s 2035 emissions target, but unlike its 2030 target, it may not be written into law. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says he is still weighing up whether to legislate the target.