Editorial: Red and green tape is holding Australian businesses hostage

After returning from talks with counterparts in Washington, Dr Chalmers on Monday bemoaned the impact of the war in the Middle East by saying Australia’s economy was being held hostage to “decisions taken in Washington and Tehran”.

Queensland, feds in stare-off over next move to develop oil field

The Queensland and Albanese federal governments are at loggerheads over who should make the next move to fast-track exploration of oil reserves west of Brisbane that proponents say could protect Australia from fuel shocks like the one caused by the war in Iran.

Gas tax would burn everyday Australians

Export levy would hurt consumers already reeling from soaring electricity bills

We were delighted to welcome the Royal Australian Air Force to our purpose-built Pilbara aerodrome, Ginbata.

The arrival of the No. 37 Squadron C-130J is the latest Air Force asset to visit Ginbata, further strengthening the relationship between two of Australia’s essential industries – mining and Defence.

MCA backs push to cut red tap

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has backed a call by industry groups to slash red tape by 25 per cent, warning slow and complex approvals are undermining the nation’s competitiveness for mining investment.

$1 Billion Renewable Investment Flop

Panahi talks about how the NSW Government's flagship $1 billion renewable energy investment fund is yet to invest a single dollar.

ALP plan will reduce power reliability, increase costs and fire-up diesel generators

The shortage of fuel has inspired Energy Minister Chris Bowen to press for an acceleration of Australia’s so-called “integrated system plan”.

Gina Rinehart blames Coalition, not just Labor, for fuel crisis

Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has weighed in on the fuel crisis, blaming the country’s dependence on imports in part on the Coalition.

Spotted! Because fresh milk doesn’t deliver itself 🚛

Stephen & the truck, out there making sure your Bannister Downs gets to you just as it should!

Our energy policy is in the hands of the incompetent

The spectacular fire at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong is yet another reminder not only of our increasingly fragile fuel security but how pathetically we’ve been governed.

Hancock Energy is a Hancock Prospecting company.

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