In the early 2010s, the federal Labor government made the fateful decision to allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Queensland without requiring gas companies to first supply Australians. Gary Gray, the then-Federal Resources Minister in the Gillard/Rudd Labor governments, claimed that domestic gas reserve regulations cause uncertainty and discourage investment. This pitted the government
In the debate surrounding Australian migration levels, the issue of New Zealanders coming to Australia under the bilateral agreement between the two nations is often brought up. Under a series of agreements signed by the Australian and New Zealand governments, Kiwi citizens have the right to move to Australia and live there indefinitely under the
Kiev and Stockholm have agreed to work on a major long-term arms contract under which Sweden would provide between 100 and 150 domestically-produced Gripen fighter jets, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Wednesday.
The ferrous market remains stalled above $100. Signs of stress are mounting. India is the swing producer for seaborne iron ore at these levels, and it is cutting prices. India’s largest iron ore producer, NMDC, had previously reset the prices of the key raw material of steel on August 1 to ₹6,100 for Baila Lump
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The gas cartel wants Albo to stop it. “APLNG’s position on this is, that while we don’t like interventions, we feel like a major intervention is probably needed, which is to establish an export permit system,” Mr Clark [CEO] said. “If you’re going to export, you should also have to contribute to the domestic market
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EU countries are at odds over how to use a proposed loan for Kiev funded by frozen Russian assets, with some pushing to restrict spending to European-made weapons while others want US arms included, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Somerset as Stand-In – Funeral Etiquette for Abandoned LadsIn the Unted States at least 25% of homes are without a Father. (Representing 18 Million children.)
In the United Kingdom another 25% of homes are single-parent, and of these 80% lack a Father.
In Germany over 18% of homes with minor children are single-parent, about 86% having no Father.
Macro concerns outweighed earnings on Wall Street and in Europe overnight as concerns over stalemate on US-China trade negotiatiosn plus more Ruzzian sanctions intensified. A surprise drawdown in US oil stocks lifted oil prices while gold is still suffering from its recent correction as it touched the $4000USD per ounce level. Meanwhile the USD was
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DXY has stopped falling and that’s about all we can say about it. AUD is the reverse. CNY same, same. Gold is volatile! Oil jumped on possible new Russia sanctions but it is stuffed. Not so AI metals. RIO is the chosen AI metals king. EM can’t run without DXY gfalling. Junk is stuck. US
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US President Donald Trump is set to support South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham* at a fundraiser and golf tournament next month, according to US media reports.
The upcoming November event has already been dubbed the “Trump-Graham Classic.”
When Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, headlines hailed a “historic moment” – a symbol of progress and national renewal. A conservative firebrand molded in Shinzo Abe’s image, she vowed to “work, work, work” for Japan’s rebirth.