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‘Life must be quiet in DFAT when foreign policy has all the impact of a paper umbrella in a hurricane’
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.

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

IPA Poll: Australians unwavering in their belief in the bush
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.

Chief backs Gina’s call to let pensioners, veterans and students work more
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.

Paul Murray: Time for Chris Bowen to admit defeat over damaging net zero target
Why does our Climate Change Minister continue to defy experts with unachievable action that risks economic ruin?

Radio National | Breakfast | Sally Sara | 04 September 2025
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.

Brazilian Rare Earths lands key pilot plant permit
Operations approved to begin midway through next year

Opinion: History rhymes as Labor facing Rudd/Gillard crisis 2.0
The punters are working out energy prices have gone through the roof due to Labor’s obsession with renewables, writes Ron Boswell.

Road to net zero reaches one missed deadline after another
Contrary to what the Prime Minister declares, a higher penetration of renewable energy will lead to higher prices.


SOUTH32 CHIEF IN BLAST OVER GREEN TAPE
South32 boss Graham Kerr says trying to get a mine approved in Australia and completing a similar project in the US are “chalk and cheese”.

Hydrogen on hold as green fuel sidelined in major gas plants
The first NSW gas plants built in a decade have shelved ambitious deadlines for delivering green hydrogen in the latest setback for the maligned clean fuel source battling cost challenges and insufficient customer demand.