Energy

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The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union has slammed the Tasmanian Liberal government’s proposal to sell off energy assets. Kerry Smith reports. 

While Adani, now Bravus, has not appealed a court hearing in which most of its key points against Galilee Blockade activist Ben Pennings were struck out, it has been given another month to resubmit. Margaret Gleeson reports.

After injecting $1.9 billion into the Whyalla Steelworks, Labor wants it run by private interests. Renfrey Clarke argues if taxpayers are to bear the cost, they are entitled to demand that the assets stay in public ownership.

Disrupt Burrup Hub activist Matilda Lane-Rose said environment minister Tanya Plibersek should not approve Woodside's North West Shelf Extension, reports Isaac Nellist.

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Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents seven recent books on movement building, modern capitalism, evolution, ecology and colonialism.

The Murdoch-owned Geelong Advertiser described Sarah Hathway as “divisive”, reflecting her track record of standing up against corporate greed, which people expect of their local representative. Angela Carr reports.

Two independent reports refute Victorian Labor’s position that knocking and down and rebuilding 44 public housing towers is the best option to achieve a mix of private, social and affordable housing. Darren Saffin reports.

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United States President Donald Trump has once again withdrawn the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, sparking global concerns about the future of climate action, reports Rhea Dev.

Socialist Alliance preselected Rachel Evans to contest the seat of Sydney and a state-wide meeting on February 8 preselected Peter Boyle and Andrew Chuter for the NSW Senate. Jim McIlroy reports.

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Despite winning a majority in Sri Lanka’s parliament, the National Peoples Power government is struggling to gain momentum on the deep structural reforms required to guarantee people’s economic wellbeing, protect the environment and fend off attempts by the far right to capitalise on discontent, writes Janaka Biyanwila.

It’s a scary thought, but Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be elected the next prime minister on a minority of votes. Blair Vidakovich reports. 

The United States has used sanctions since 2022 to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and the technology to manufacture them. However, this seems to have backfired, reports Peter Boyle.