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Telstra's attempt to upgrade 770,000 NBN customers to higher speed plans for free has partially backfired.
Global study shows over-investment
Leading research groups have joined the UN to warn of ‘overinvestment’ in fossil fuels.
Lofty goals for local hydro
Analysis has found Australian hydrogen export projections have been exaggerated by factor of up to 11.
Loy Yang B closure looms
Alinta Energy is threatening the early closure of one of Australia's biggest coal-fired power stations.
Research calls to scrap coal
A new report warns Australia must stop burning coal by 2030 if it wants to help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
State funds light-printing
The Victorian Government has put up funds to support a breakthrough 3D-printing technology.
Telstra to repay ripped off users
Telstra has made a series of pledges after it was found to have ripped off remote customers.
Woodside forecasts future
Woodside Energy says its next era will be one of advanced technology, lower carbon emissions and new employment opportunities.
Class action over credit 'junk'
Class actions are being launched against ANZ and Westpac over “junk” insurance policies.
IOOF still reviewing
A beleaguered wealth management company says it has not begun refunding customers the estimated $223 million it owes them.
Westpac faces huge fines
Westpac is facing big fines over ‘serious and systemic’ anti-money laundering breaches, according to AUSTRAC.
Developer influence detailed
A corruption inquiry has been told that two City of Casey councillors held ‘very significant’ financial ties to developers.
PM pushes deregulation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the environmental approval process for major projects.
Queensland gets big road deal
A huge new Federal funding deal with Queensland will fast track major infrastructure projects.
WA corruption probes begin
An inquiry into alleged multi-million-dollar corruption in WA's Housing Authority gets underway this week.
Ag boost sought synthetically
Synthetic biology could transform Australia’s agricultural sector into a $100 billion industry.
Charity gets UN nod
Save the Children Australia has become the first socially focused NGO to join the UN's Green Climate Fund.
Saracen scoops Super Pit
Australian gold miner Saracen Mineral Holdings has secured a $1.1 billion deal for a 50 per cent stake in WA’s Super Pit.
War memorial works plugged
Australian War Memorial boss Brendan Nelson says a $500 million expansion of the site will help veterans' PTSD.