Under the cover of the carbon pricing scheme, Labor has reverted to old-fashioned protectionism with massive handouts to the steel industry.
Coal mining
Wankley Awards: And the Wankley goes to … ‘tosspot’ Aussie journos
It’s an interesting relationship, the bond between Australia and New Zealand. Some say it’s never really recovered from the infamous 1981 underarm cricket incident. So what happens when Australian journalists flock to NZ for an international breaking news event? Well, relations can get a little strained, if you take the behavior of some Aussie hacks as an example.
Don’t feel sorry for Xstrata
It’s a disaster in central Queensland as Xstrata shuts down projects in response to the RSPT. Except, Xstrata is ramping up its investment in coal up there — and has pulled this stunt before.
Jackpots all round for NSW mining industry
Ian Macdonald is standing by the poker machine waiting to pull a jackpot for the coal mining industry. But who will get the prizes? Asks Alex Mitchell.
NSW farmers skewered to sell coal to China
In opening up the rich agricultural land to coalmining, Macdonald has fulfilled his role as mines minister but betrayed farmers who come under his primary industries portfolio, writes Alex Mitchell.
Why is Nick Whitlam selling his pub?
The NRMA has just succeeded in finally terminating Nick Whitlam’s yearning for more NRMA members’ cash in the form of legal costs indemnities. This decision means that shareholders can relax knowing that Directors do have some responsibilities in the area.
Japanese have the last laugh in war with Singo
Loopy conspiracy theorists perched atop the grassy knoll are starting to ask questions about whether coal-hungry Japanese interests are enjoying a spot of revenge against John Singleton and Gerry Harvey as equine flu devastates NSW racing, writes Stephen Mayne.
