New information is emerging about the potential for many coal industry workers to transfer to the renewables sector.

Meanwhile a new coalition has been formed, called the Hunter Jobs Alliance, to focus on jobs and planning for coal workers in the Hunter Valley in NSW.

For years there were warning signs about the behaviour of some in the Australian special forces says author and defence specialist, Ian McPhedran

For years there were warning signs about the behaviour of some in the Australian special forces says author and defence specialist, Ian McPhedran

As many countries around the world made giant strides in LGBT rights, a backlash has spurred a new global culture war.

As many countries around the world made giant strides in LGBT rights, a backlash has spurred a new global culture war.

What can a tv series tell us about our relationship with the royal family?

What can a tv series tell us about our relationship with the royal family?

Suddenly there is a lot happening on the renewable energy front. Victoria announced a giant new battery. NSW announced a major renewables plan. Then businessman Andrew Forrest announced his Fortescue Metals Group would become a huge energy company – one of the biggest in the world - focussing on renewables.

It seems state governments of both political persuasions, and the private sector, are deciding not to wait for a national plan.

Suddenly there is a lot happening on the renewable energy front. Victoria announced a giant new battery. NSW announced a major renewables plan. Then businessman Andrew Forrest announced his Fortescue Metals Group would become a huge energy company – one of the biggest in the world - focussing on renewables.

It seems state governments of both political persuasions, and the private sector, are deciding not to wait for a national plan.

Multiple government stimulus packages, record low interest rates and few roadblocks on borrowing have all created a rising tide of zombie businesses.