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The Albanese government has experienced a resurgence in the polls this month, increasing the likelihood that it will win a second term, albeit with the assistance of minor parties. The latest Roy Morgan polling shows that Labor has regained the lead with 51.5% of the two-party preferred vote, up 2% on the last reading. “If

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The University of Melbourne is considered Australia’s most prestigious university globally. In 2025, it ranked 47th in the Times Higher Education Reputation Rankings. The University of Sydney was ranked at 60, while Monash University was at 63. The following graphic shows the scoring for the University of Melbourne, Australia’s top ranked institution: Melbourne University ranked

Australian manufacturing is in terminal decline. Manufacturing comprises just over 5% of the Australian economy, the smallest share in the OECD. Exorbitant energy costs continue to drive manufacturers out of Australia. The latest insolvency data from ASIC shows that almost 1390 manufacturers nationwide have become insolvent since 2022-23. Among these, Incitec Pivot, a significant fertiliser

DXY is a falling stone. EUR to the moon! AUD followed the latter but can’t catch it. Lead boots stuck in concrete. Oil and gold meh. Copper looks uber-bullish. Thanks Goldman! Miners meh. EM meh. Junk a little down move but much more needed if US growth is really going to slow. Yields meh. Stocks

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AGL advances its first pumped hydro project - planned for an old coal mine just up the road from its NSW coal generators.

It was the mid-60s and The Canberra Times had a problem.

Rupert Murdoch was setting up The Australian just up the road on Mort Street: a fresh, modern-looking broadsheet with a national agenda. The Times, serving the national city since 1926, had a local challenger.

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has announced that he will get in touch with his “Russian counterpart” in the coming days to discuss a potential settlement to the Ukraine conflict.

The official made the remark following negotiations with a Ukrainian delegation, who reportedly agreed to Washington’s proposal for an interim ceasefire.

Network to trial eight community batteries to build its expertise and understanding of where they work best, and for what reason - resilience, back-up or EV support.

Renew Economy has launched a new green energy calendar for Australia, to help keep the industry and community up to date with upcoming events.

Energy upgrade schemes could be adapted to provide a regulatory framework for a demand flexibility market as we move towards electrified homes and businesses.

UK residents living close to new electricity pylons will get money off their energy bills in hopes to fast-track the country's transition to net-zero

Elon Musk’s association with the Trump Administration has contributed to the tanking of Tesla sales across the globe. According to CarScoops, Tesla sales in Norway fell 44.4% in January through February, while in Germany, Tesla sales fell 76.3% in February compared to the same month in 2024. The picture becomes even bleaker when you realise

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This is about as surprising as Canberra being stupid. Goldman. CPI and PPI deflation in February:China’s February CPI and PPI inflation came in at-0.7% yoy and -2.2% yoy, respectively. Much of the CPI weakness came from thefalling demand post-Lunar New Year: food price inflation fell to -3.3% yoy (vs. +0.4%in January) and tourism price inflation

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