Cook’s free Zoo tickets mean the die is well and truly cast for WA

Cook’s free Zoo tickets mean the die is well and truly cast for WA

After almost eight years in power,this government has got lazy,unimaginative,crass and ever-ready to use taxpayer dollars to grab happy headlines and votes.

  • byGary Adshead

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How David’s home renovation stopped his son’s asthma attacks

How David’s home renovation stopped his son’s asthma attacks

Charlie used to wheeze through the night and was sometimes raced to hospital. Now the family has been able to throw away his puffer.

  • bySue Williams
Households,EVs to the rescue as Australia’s emissions cuts stagnate
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Households,EVs to the rescue as Australia’s emissions cuts stagnate

Greater uptake of electric appliances and vehicles is needed to ensure Australia hits its climate target,but households need financial support to do it.

  • byMike Foley
Fix WA cost of living now:Social services launch election pitch

Fix WA cost of living now:Social services launch election pitch

The WA community services sector has come out swinging ahead of the state election saying the state has it in its power to act now on people’s suffering.

  • byEmma Young
Households play the electricity spot market to cut power bills

Households play the electricity spot market to cut power bills

Customers are reaping rewards for riding the volatile wholesale market for electricity,but it comes with a bill shock warning.

  • byMike Foley
Federal Labor to boost rent assistance by about $20 to ease cost of living pressures

Federal Labor to boost rent assistance by about $20 to ease cost of living pressures

Commonwealth Rent Assistance will increase by 10 per cent on September 20,as federal Labor announced more cost of living policies.

  • byOlivia Ireland
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Three months to back up the grid as risk of summer blackouts ramps up

Three months to back up the grid as risk of summer blackouts ramps up

The grid operator found that delays to key energy projects could cause power outages during a summer heatwave on the eastern seaboard.

  • byMike Foley
Origin shares tumble despite $1.4b profit on soaring electricity prices

Origin shares tumble despite $1.4b profit on soaring electricity prices

Origin Energy has reported a 30 per cent rise in profit amid soaring earnings from its domestic power plants and retailing business,but shares have dived on a lower earnings target than expected.

  • byNick Toscano
Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan

Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan

With some details still lacking,Queensland’s Labor government is defending its promise to limit fuel price rises and boost competition if re-elected.

  • byTony Moore
Bowen slams as ‘lie’ Dutton’s claim on energy bills amid cost-of-living fight

Bowen slams as ‘lie’ Dutton’s claim on energy bills amid cost-of-living fight

The opposition leader says power prices have increased by $1000 under the Albanese government. But Labor says those claims don’t stack up.

  • byMike Foley
States pump up ‘key technology’ to get households off gas
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States pump up ‘key technology’ to get households off gas

Australia’s eastern states are facing looming gas shortages,and home owners are set to be targeted to reduce their use.

  • byMike Foley