business
New-look electricity commission takes on Victoria's Delburn wind farm
The Victorian government says the wind farm’s 33 turbines will generate enough electricity to power more than 130,000 homes. Source link
As it happened — CBA backflips on decision not to refund overcharged customers
CBA backflips on decision not to refund low-income customers who were charged excessive fees. Meanwhile, the RBA is assessing the need for higher interest rates while gold pushes to record high. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Liberal-linked PR firm with 'fingers in many pies' to close its doors
It has helped keep the Liberals in power in Tasmania and lobbied on behalf of Airbnb, the salmon industry and the Catholic Church — but the PR firm, described as having “fingers in a lot of pies”, is closing down. Source link
'True bubble-like mentality' as markets 'up-crash' into end of 2025
AI. Market records. Tariffs. Penguins. TACO. It’s been a big year of economic shocks and surges as the international framework of global trade was shredded. Here’s how key players saw the year that was. Source link
Better late than never: The gas fix to a problem that should never have been
The gas export industry has cost the nation dearly. East coast prices trebled soon after exports began. Source link
Fast cars and big debts: The unravelling of Steve Cubis
Stephen Cubis hides behind a charming facade, but his former lover and friends say the career con man ruined them financially and emotionally long before he was caught up in allegations of a multi-million-dollar fraud. Source link
Jetty Road reopens after businesses hit hard by roadworks
Traders along one of Adelaide’s most popular beachside dining and retail strips have welcomed the reopening of roads to traffic, but say recovery will take time. Source link
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
Japan has taken the final step to allow the world’s largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote in Niigata prefecture. Source link
City Beach fined $14m over 'pervasive' button battery safety failures
The Federal Court orders the fashion retailer to pay $14 million in fines after it was taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Source link
Is buying vinyl records bad for the environment?
Artists like Stella Donnelly are searching for ways to cut waste and make production of their albums environmentally friendly. Source link