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Texas was a warning. Australia needs to rethink the design of its electricity market

Written by Bruce Mountain, Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University

Long lines to buy groceries in Austin, Texas, during February’s extreme cold snap and power outage. Austin American-Statesman/AP

Australia’s electricity market is unsustainable. Texas shows us why.

A week ago Texas experienced a bout of severe weather as arctic air reached deep into the state, driving temperature down to levels that had...

Why Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing Requires Strong Cybersecurity
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As house prices drop, will the retirement nest egg still be such a safe bet?
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Why it’s important young, unemployed Australians get a good job instead of just ‘any’ job
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Almost half of young workers expected to work unpaid overtime, while a quarter aren’t paid compulsory super
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No more card surcharges: what the Reserve Bank’s proposed changes mean for your wallet
That extra 10c on your morning coffee. That $2 surcharge on your taxi ride. The sneaky 1.5% fee when you pay by card at your …
Solana Crash Explained: Key Reasons Behind the Dip and What’s Next
SourceSolana has been going through some major ups and downs lately. One moment, it is soaring to new heights while in anot…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

How-To Guide: Starting A Window Cleaning Business
A window-cleaning business is an excellent way to be your own boss and control your daily activities. Window cleaning is one industry that has experienced huge development in safety equipment…
Customer transparency and ethical onboarding is a priority for Australian finance industry
Research conducted by First AML reveals attitudes Australian banking and finance professionals have towards anti-money laundering and ethical customer onboarding Sydney, Australia. 5 September 2022: In new research from anti-money laundering…
Unfair dismissal rulings show personal circumstances matter in vaccine refusals
ShutterstockWhile legal challenges against federal and state vaccine mandates have come to nothing, in recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying…

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AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

For many Australian businesses, growth increasingly depends on thinking beyond local borders. As wage pressures rise, and specialised talent pool...

As organizations globally seek innovative ways to improve sustainability and their impact on Earth, the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a lead...

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...