A smaller-than-expected rise in prices through the September quarter has brought inflation down to 2.8 per cent – but it’s not enough for the Reserve Bank.
Under Labor’s proposal,the guarantee would be funded through the increased coal royalty revenue the state receives when global energy prices are higher.
Queensland Labor has pledged to set up a new retailer to help drive down bills across the state if re-elected later this month,but not everyone is sold.
A key measure of inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years,with prices falling during winter.
Charlie used to wheeze through the night and was sometimes raced to hospital. Now the family has been able to throw away his puffer.
Annual inflation has eased to 3.5 per cent in another sign that price pressures are starting to ease across the economy.
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.
The energy regulator says renewables could dominate the electricity grid within the decade – if the grid gets the right upgrades.
Electricity costs are climbing again after a stretch of cold weather coincided with a wind power drought,forcing expensive gas plants to fill the gap.
The competition watchdog says major new supplies needed by 2027 to stop homes and businesses running short.
Amid fallout from fresh findings into a Queensland power station explosion,Mick de Brenni has been forced to interrupt leave to explain past statements.