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Iran crisis exposes Australia’s energy vulnerability

ANALYSIS: Australia once produced 70% of its fuel needs but, with some fuel pumps running dry, its dependence on the global market is posing questions on energy security and future policy.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 01 Apr 2026

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Business confidence collapses as Iran war drags on

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Seymour promises cool heads in face of fuel crisis

Economy Matters

Strait of Hormuz the defining economic fact of 2026

Australia

RBA hikes rates for second time this year

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Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Mar 2026

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New report puts ‘Robodebt’ scandal to bed, but smell lingers

ANALYSIS: Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission releases long-awaited report on ‘Robodebt’ scandal that takes no action and raises questions about the Commission’s effectiveness.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Mar 2026

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Aussie radio’s A$200m partnership implodes on air – what next?

ANALYSIS: If the controversial Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O really are on the rocks, it is a bigger problem for broadcaster ARN and shareholders.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 11 Mar 2026

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Iconic products undermined by shorter corporate cycle

ANALYSIS: Many Kiwi backyards feature a Hills Hoist, invented in Australia but now manufactured in China by a US company. How did we get here?

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 04 Mar 2026

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Is ‘peak Australia’ facing its banana republic moment?

ANALYSIS: With productivity in the doldrums and public debt rising, some are predicting that 2026 is at good as it gets for the Australian economy.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Feb 2026

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Drink more beer and tax gas exports – the solution for Australia

ANALYSIS: Many Australians believe the gas industry is not paying its fair share of tax. An alternative view is that Australia would be bankrupt without its resources exports.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Feb 2026

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How data centres and overseas holidays fuelled an RBA rate hike

ANALYSIS: Australia’s Reserve Bank responded to higher inflation with an interest rate rise, but there is an argument that the inflation spike was distorted and the RBA response premature.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 11 Feb 2026

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QMS deal sees Nine return to Kiwi media market

ANALYSIS: Australia’s Nine Entertainment sold out of New Zealand for $1 in 2020. Now the company is back, but the strategy is all about digital outdoor advertising and moving from the ‘sofa to the street’.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 04 Feb 2026

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Aussie coalition turmoil feeds the rise of the far right

ANALYSIS: Rallies for Australia Day at the weekend highlighted the polarisation that is giving hope to far-right leader Pauline Hanson, who is capitalising from the implosion of the longstanding centre-right Coalition.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 28 Jan 2026

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Iran crisis exposes Australia’s energy vulnerability

Business confidence collapses as Iran war drags on

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran; Fed in ‘wait and see’ mode

Seymour promises cool heads in face of fuel crisis

Strait of Hormuz the defining economic fact of 2026

RBA hikes rates for second time this year

Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

New report puts ‘Robodebt’ scandal to bed, but smell lingers

Aussie radio’s A$200m partnership implodes on air – what next?

Iconic products undermined by shorter corporate cycle

Is ‘peak Australia’ facing its banana republic moment?

Drink more beer and tax gas exports – the solution for Australia

How data centres and overseas holidays fuelled an RBA rate hike

QMS deal sees Nine return to Kiwi media market

Aussie coalition turmoil feeds the rise of the far right

Why saying ‘no’ is a wellness practice

Exposing China’s ‘Snow job’

Weekly Wrap: Iran war, ASX drone shares, vulnerable Aus energy

War breeds market volatility as business confidence ‘smashed’

United to add 250 aircraft to fleet over next two years

A $22b opportunity: businesses push for climate policy stability

Mevo enters voluntary administration as funding deal falls over

Racing industry warns of unsustainable ‘loops of decay’

Dealing with the fuel crisis and reshuffling the Cabinet

KMD Brands delivers an epic fail

KMD launches deeply discounted $65.3m raise; chair to step down