In the third part of a series on oil, the economy and the future, Tihomir Ancev, lecturer in resource and environmental economics at the University of Sydney, answers Crikey’s questions.
Petrol prices
Warn about Indonesia’s touts, not terrorists
The biggest threats to tourists in Indonesia are from unscrupulous touts, not terrorists, writes Damien Kingsbury.
Rudd’s Jimmy Carter moment
We’ve had Rudd = Howard-lite. Rudd = Tony Blair. Rudd = Bob Carr, or Morris Iemma. What about Jimmy Carter? asks Bernard Keane .
Butter might be better, but you can’t afford it
Just as the surge in oil prices and the boost to petrol prices has brought forward all sorts of scary forecasts, the record prices for a host of foodstuffs is also bringing out the alarmists and doomsayers, writes Glenn Dyer.
Oil Futures part 3: A series on oil, the future, and you
In the third part of a series on oil, the economy and the future, two leading Australian economists answers Crikey’s questions.
Revealed: The five reasons public servants leak
The leaking of coordination comments on the FuelWatch Cabinet submission is worrying the Rudd government – with good reason, writes Stephen Bartos.
Frequently Asked Questions for frequent flyers
Here are a few of the Qs and the As about travelling par avion, writes Ben Sandilands.
And the Wankley Award goes to … The Footy Show
When did Channel Nine decide that Sam Newman needed to “take a break”? Certainly not straight after that stunt, writes Jane Nethercote.
Petrol, leaks and pissing contests
Five Parliamentary days wasted talking about a fuel price monitoring scheme! Sheesh. Bernard Keane reports.
Politicians on petrol — don’t mention the “c” word
Our political debate has been doused in petrol. But how is it, when peak oil talk is saturating the airwaves, that the subjects of renewable energy, infrastructure and climate change aren’t rating a mention? asks Sophie Black.
More than fuel behind the Qantas capacity cuts
As the price of oil rises, the screwing has only just begun for Australian air travellers, writes Ben Sandilands.
Dow Chemical’s romance with low prices is over
Oil up, airlines cut services and then Dow Chemicals announces a 20% rise in the cost of its products. Welcome to another bad day for the worlds’ economies, writes Glenn Dyer.
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, February 3: “For too long Australian policymaking has been focused on short-term outcomes dictated by the electoral cycle…” Hmmmm.
This is Jack…
This is the car that Jack drives…
Fiddling with excise as the world burns
So there’s a bit of an oil crisis. What’s the response of most of our political class? A debate about cutting the price of petrol. Excellent, writes Bernard Keane.
Rudd’s leak problem
Forget the content of the FuelWatch leak, it’s the mere fact that it occurred that’s significant, and will deeply trouble the Government, says Bernard Keane.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Petrol politics, Rudd, Nelson and emo … petrol prices in China … gas reserves and gas cars … World Youth Day … Henson vs Rudd vs luvvies …
Oil: how the crisis is playing out elsewhere
Kevin Rudd should take solace in the fact that fuel is a burning issue for fellow politicians worldwide. Crikey has the wrap.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
The Henson fracas: art or p-rn? … petrol politics and FuelWatch … petrol solutions: it’s a gas … publicly dealing with complex issues … Mal Brough …
Oil Futures: A series on oil, the future, and you
In the first part of series looking at oil, the economy and the future, Crikey grilled Adam Grubb, the Australian editor of Energy Bulletin.
Richard Farmer’s political bite-sized meaty chunks
Meaty snippets from the home of government plus the daily reality check and the pick of other people’s political coverage. Richard Farmer writes.
FuelWatch dominates caucus meetings, shock
Bernard Keane reports on what was discussed in this morning’s caucus meetings.
FuelWatch = $7.50 per working family a year
The problem with petrol politics is that the numbers involved are simply enormous. Possum Comitatus looks at FuelWatch and does the number crunching for you.
Petrol facts: It’s too cheap so expect more pain
It’s time for some unpalatable facts about petrol, writes Glenn Dyer.
The AFL is quietly doing its homework on the NRL
If the AFL snaps up ANZ stadium, the financial situation of some NRL clubs might be able to get worse, writes Jeff Wall.
