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Bad news. Closing coal-fired power stations costs jobs. We need to prepare

  • Written by Paul Burke, Associate Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Australia’s electricity sector has begun to transition away from coal, with coal’s contribution to our electricity mix falling from around four-fifths 13 years ago to around three-fifths today.

Twelve coal-fired power stations closed between 2012 and 2017.

There are clear upsides to the transition, among them an ongoing decline in...

Global talent: Unlocking the potential of the ‘Everywhere Workforce’

We’ve reached a defining moment in the future of work. Shifts in business demands, evolving employee expectations and the acceleration of tech inn...

Mark Bouris’ Top Tips for Effective Networking

As Boa App Introduces ‘Chapters’ for Australian Business owners A vocal champion of the power of networking, renowned businessman Mark Bouris is ...

Retailers combat post-Christmas debt and boost revenue amid changing customer behaviours

As the festive season wraps up, Australian retailers and companies are shifting their focus from holiday sales to addressing the challenges of pos...

When Will Infrastructure Companies See Gains from Generative AI?

A lot of questions are swirling about the state of generative AI right now. How far along are companies with their bespoke GenAI efforts? Are orga...

DLPA partners with Crestcom to bring its leadership training solutions

Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia (DLPA), a leading provider of leadership training and workforce strategy solutions, has joined forces with r...

Infosys and Tennis Australia Create New Generative AI Innovations at the Australian Open 2025

Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, in partnership with Tennis Australia, has unv...

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