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Minister for Science Karen Andrews (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

The face of Scomo's climate evolution no stranger to party struggles

Science Minister Karen Andrews defiantly stands against her colleagues on climate change. But is she backing that up with any action?

Most Australians ‘would hardly notice’ if we went coal free, say experts

Scott Morrison says coal is vital to the economy, but experts say we could phase out fossil fuel and life would go on as usual.

News Corp's biggest Australian investor quietly leaves the building

There are plenty of pressing business matters that remain undiscussed at News Corp.

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BlackRock's massive coal dump signals 'fundamental reshaping of finance'

The world's biggest fund manager has announced it will dump half a billion dollars worth of thermal coal shares.

Lachlan, Rupert and James Murdoch

Is a change in climate coming to News Corp?

James Murdoch has laid bare divisions on climate crisis within the media empire. Will it amount to any real change?

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Fifty seven million ways the carbon industrial complex infects Australian politics

A closer look at how fossil fuel companies influence policy making shows that Australia has a carbon industrial complex uniting government and greenhouse emitters.

Is there going to be a recession in 2020?

While there are plenty of red flags dotted on the horizon, there are actually lots of reasons to be optimistic about Australia's economy in the upcoming year.

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Spin doctor departs PR firm following Afterpay options controversy

Sydney PR consultant Brett Clegg has left high-flying firm Cato & Clegg in an ongoing Afterpay options stoush. And it might just be the tip of the iceberg.

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As the economy slows, luxury cars are moving faster than ever

Are Rolls Royce sales a sign that Australia is churning out money while holding wealth back from the great many? The answer is not what you might imagine.

Government goes from delusion to denial on economy

A stagnating Australian economy reflects a serious and avoidable error by policymakers — and a political call by Scott Morrison that higher unemployment is worth it to protect a budget surplus.