Alcoa boss flags extension for Portland aluminium smelter ‘if cheap power is available’

A plan to keep the Portland aluminium smelter open beyond the next decade rests on finding cheap energy, Bill Oplinger, the global CEO of Alcoa, says.

Shag on a rock

Australia is running on empty

Australia will continue to rely on gas, says Senex CEO

Whatever the energy path chosen by Australians on election day, one thing is for certain – natural gas will play a major part, writes Darren Stevenson.

Gina has green twin tower vision

Twin towers shrouded in plants will be at the centre of billionaire Gina Rinehart’s proposed $250million development in West Perth.

Colour Xplosion with PCYC

Bassett Park in Roma came alive with a burst of vibrant hues as the annual PCYC Maranoa co-lourXplosion Fun Run brought family and friends together for a fun Easter Sunday of celebration.

Europe’s going bust over Net-Zero (and the rest of the world doesn’t care)

“Ideological zeal is making us sacrifice prosperity and livelihood for fractional changes in CO2 in atmosphere…

Rinehart uses Anzac Day service to push for enormous increase in defence spending

Australia’s richest person has called for a gargantuan rise in defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP at a sunset vigil before Anzac Day.

ANZAC Eve Address by Gina Rinehart AO – Sydney Opera House 24th April 2025

Delivered on the eve of ANZAC Day at the Sydney Opera House, this heartfelt address by Gina Rinehart AO reflects on the bravery of past and present service members, honours the legacy of the ANZACs, and calls for renewed national commitment to veterans and Australia’s defence.

‘The Real Cost of Net Zero’: Inside the Albanese government’s renewable energy push and what it means for struggling Australians

Sky News Australia reveals the true cost of Australia's race to renewable energy in an exclusive investigation by political contributor Chris Uhlmann.

‘No Easter egg’ for Strike’s Perth Basin gas JV

A Perth Basin gas exploration joint venture which counts John Poynton-chaired Strike Energy among its partners has abandoned its latest exploration well.

Hancock Energy is a Hancock Prospecting company.

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