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ESG implications of the US-Iran conflict

LIZ HARRISON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... capacity, while China has called for faster renewable deployment and larger energy reserves. In Australia, the federal government has created a National Fuel Supply Taskforce to address energy security risks. Transportation As petrol prices rise, households ...

QIC Ventures consortium raise $25m for Arkeus

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... Arkeus recently moved operations from Victoria to Queensland. Queensland's premier David Crisafulli credited his government for the move, saying the deal strengthens the state's position as a national leader in defence. QIC Ventures investment ...

Infrastructure enters 'super cycle' as AI and energy demand surges

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... leaks, while the US more than 75,000 bridges have exceeded their intended lifespan. "These are real world problems government and regulators are being forced to solve," he said. Snelgrove also pointed to rising middle class populations in emerging markets ...

ARENA mandated to deliver $1.1bn cleaner fuel program

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) was named by the government as the delivery agency for the $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program, which provides support to the domestic low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry. Announced in September 2025 ...

First Nations initiative-led solar project to commence construction

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... start of the 30-year PPA supply period, expected in mid-2028. The close confirms key funding, contractual arrangements, government approvals and consents required for construction have been satisfied. Under the agreement, YEC will supply 100% of the ...

Podcast: The real cost of tariffs

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... Australia 07:37 Why impacts are overlooked 09:37 Staggering consumer costs 12:04 Building better toolkits 14:27 What the government can do We record on Gadigal land and we pay our respects to the traditional custodians of country and elders past and ...

Housing affordability pushes people to homelessness: Homelessness NSW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... just 4.6% of housing stock for NSW, when nearly 12% of households need it," she said. "We are calling on the state government to adopt a target of 10% of all homes being social housing, and to commit continued investment into growing our social housing ...

Budget to modernise environmental approval framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The federal government's Federal Budget will earmark more than $500 million to modernise Australia's environmental approvals framework, with industry groups arguing the reforms could help ease housing supply constraints by reducing delays and duplication ...

Australian Ethical pressures QBE over climate risk management

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical co-filed shareholder resolutions with investment platform SIX, calling on QBE to improve disclosures around how climate change will impact its business. To be voted on at the QBE annual general meeting today, the proposals call on ...

Wesfarmers partners for affordable housing venture

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... slated to begin in late 2026 and first output targeted for 2028. A portion of production capacity will be allocated to government- backed housing and social infrastructure projects, reflecting growing policy focus on affordability and supply constraints. ...