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When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Opposition leader Peter Dutton might have been hoping for an endorsement from economists for his plan to take Australian nuclear.

He shouldn’t expect one from The Economist.

The Economist is a British weekly news magazine that has reported on economic thinking and served as a place for economists to exchange views...

How Local SEO Helps Trade Businesses Win More Jobs in Competitive Areas
Running a trade business in a competitive area means ranking in local search results is non-negotiable. Visibility leads to…
Do you have Bitcoin? Be aware of the tax consequences of selling your investment
Bitcoin is ubiquitous. It is impossible to open a social media stream or news source without encountering yet another mention…
Murdoch’s News Corp has moved into the mortgage business. Where are the regulators?
If you want to advertise a house online in Australia, you don’t have many options. Just two companies dominate the mark…
Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it
It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Au…
Wild swings in the oil price make the Reserve Bank’s job harder
It looks, at least for now, as though tensions in the Middle East are easing somewhat. It appears much less likely Iran will …
New climate reporting rules start on July 1. Many companies are not ready for the change
PaeGAG/ShutterstockA new financial year starts on July 1. For Australia’s large companies, that means new rules on clim…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

Three ways to achieve your New Year’s resolutions by building 'goal infrastructure'
The odds of hitting your target goals is improved by building 'goal infrastructure'.ShutterstockEvery year most of us make New Year’s resolutions. Eat healthier. Exercise regularly. Invest more in valued relationships…
Overcoming inflation: Creating a pricing strategy for your restaurant's menu
As inflation continues to hit business budgets across Australia, restaurants are grappling with escalating operating costs by raising menu prices. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released in January…
Unemployment below 3% is possible for the first time in 50 years – if Australia budgets for it
The Morrison government could achieve unemployment rates once seen under Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister Robert Menzies.National Library of AustraliaWhat’s the boldest thing the Morrison government could do in next month’s…

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...

It seems like design failures still occur in today’s modern branding era, despite rigorous rounds of approvals behind the scenes. One signage show...

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has announced an exclusive partnership with Predelo, an AI Decision Agent-as-a-Serv...

The countdown is on. With just days left until EOFY, now’s the time to make your remaining 2024–2025 budget work harder and smarter. After workin...

The former COO will lead the company’s next growth phase, with ex-CEO Edward Alder transitioning into the role of Managing Director AUSTRALIA, 25...