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Opera Australia grasps The Ring, but plunges to a loss

Opera Australia's groundbreaking production of Wagner's Ring Cycle contributed to another deficit for 2023.

AAP · May 13, 2024

Australia could cut global emissions with green metals

Australia could remove much more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions by using its natural advantages, a business leader argues.

AAP · May 8, 2024

Damage from methane adds to pressure for carbon levy

A leading economist has doubled down on calls for a $100 billion a year carbon tax to back new industries and stop pumping out "astounding" levels of methane.

AAP · Apr 30, 2024

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Australians ripped off by shipping companies teaming up to keep freight costs high, Rod Sims says

ACCC renews call for more power to encourage competition as its former chair says deals like that between ZIM and MSC lead to higher prices

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023

Head of Australia’s competition watchdog calls for new mandate to police airline industry

Exclusive: Gina Cass-Gottlieb says ACCC needs greater powers to help new entrants compete with Qantas and Virgin

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023

Grattan on Friday: the Albanese government has questions to answer on competition

The Albanese government this week announced a review of competition policy. At the same time, it is not able to convincingly explain its decision to refuse Qatar Airways’ bid to expand its flights to Australia.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023

Revealed: major Australian supermarkets almost never the cheapest place for your fresh produce

Exclusive: Guardian survey shows fruit and vegetables at independent and Asian grocers are routinely cheaper than Woolworths and Coles

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

India will have huge leverage in bargaining dynamics with big tech: Australian MP Paul Fletcher

In a boost to the Digital India Act, Australian MP Paul Fletcher on July 18 said that India would have an edge over tech giants in “bargaining dynamics” if a legislation governing revenue-sharing between social media platforms and news publishers is brought in place, said Australian MP Paul Fletcher.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

The fight over the future of digital news is in Canada

OTTAWA, Canada — A law that props up the news industry has turned Canada into the latest battleground for global tech giants that are pushing back against governments trying to curb their dominance.

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023