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Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

The global energy watchdog’s recommendations for lowering oil use will give anyone who remembers the loo paper rolls war of the pandemic a nasty...

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WA Today

Shane Wright

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

The global energy watchdog’s recommendations for lowering oil use will give anyone who remembers the loo paper rolls war of the pandemic a nasty...

latest 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

The global energy watchdog’s recommendations for lowering oil use will give anyone who remembers the loo paper rolls war of the pandemic a nasty...

latest 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

Donald Trump’s war is not just against Iran. It’s against oil, and it’s creating one giant carbon tax

The global energy watchdog’s recommendations for lowering oil use will give anyone who remembers the loo paper rolls war of the pandemic a nasty...

latest 9

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.

tuesday 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.

tuesday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.

tuesday 10

The Age

Shane Wright

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.

tuesday 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

Economists are predicting two more rate rises in the next eight weeks. But with oil prices climbing, it could also mean an Australian recession.

12.03.2026 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

Economists are predicting two more rate rises in the next eight weeks. But with oil prices climbing, it could also mean an Australian recession.

12.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

Economists are predicting two more rate rises in the next eight weeks. But with oil prices climbing, it could also mean an Australian recession.

12.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

What do war, interest rate rises and oil at $200 a barrel mean? A recession

Economists are predicting two more rate rises in the next eight weeks. But with oil prices climbing, it could also mean an Australian recession.

12.03.2026 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

After 27 years of spineless and incompetent budgets, all Australians desperately need Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be brave. Now, right now, is the time...

11.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

After 27 years of spineless and incompetent budgets, all Australians desperately need Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be brave. Now, right now, is the time...

11.03.2026 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

After 27 years of spineless and incompetent budgets, all Australians desperately need Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be brave. Now, right now, is the time...

11.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

Jim, this is the most important budget this century. You’d better not bottle it

After 27 years of spineless and incompetent budgets, all Australians desperately need Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be brave. Now, right now, is the time...

11.03.2026 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Sorry folks, this rosy report is as good as it gets this year

Spending, especially among the states, is also growing on everyday services including health, education and policing.

04.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Sorry folks, this rosy report is as good as it gets this year

Spending, especially among the states, is also growing on everyday services including health, education and policing.

04.03.2026 20

The Age

Shane Wright

Sorry folks, this rosy report is as good as it gets this year

Spending, especially among the states, is also growing on everyday services including health, education and policing.

04.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Sorry folks, this rosy report is as good as it gets this year

Spending, especially among the states, is also growing on everyday services including health, education and policing.

04.03.2026 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

How the Iran war will hit your petrol tank, your overseas holiday – even your morning toast

Just like his tariffs, Donald Trump’s mixed messages on the conflict with Iran will mean upheaval for Australia’s economy.

03.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

How the Iran war will hit your petrol tank, your overseas holiday – even your morning toast

Just like his tariffs, Donald Trump’s mixed messages on the conflict with Iran will mean upheaval for Australia’s economy.

03.03.2026 10

The Age

Shane Wright

How the Iran war will hit your petrol tank, your overseas holiday – even your morning toast

Just like his tariffs, Donald Trump’s mixed messages on the conflict with Iran will mean upheaval for Australia’s economy.

03.03.2026 20

WA Today

Shane Wright

How the Iran war will hit your petrol tank, your overseas holiday – even your morning toast

Just like his tariffs, Donald Trump’s mixed messages on the conflict with Iran will mean upheaval for Australia’s economy.

03.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

General Chalmers gathers the troops for a new tax war

Vested interests on both sides are lining up to lob accusations at each other with all the subtlety and nuance of a UFC cage fight.

24.02.2026 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

General Chalmers gathers the troops for a new tax war

Vested interests on both sides are lining up to lob accusations at each other with all the subtlety and nuance of a UFC cage fight.

24.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

General Chalmers gathers the troops for a new tax war

Vested interests on both sides are lining up to lob accusations at each other with all the subtlety and nuance of a UFC cage fight.

24.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

General Chalmers gathers the troops for a new tax war

Vested interests on both sides are lining up to lob accusations at each other with all the subtlety and nuance of a UFC cage fight.

24.02.2026 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Why Trump’s tariff defeat has sparked fears of an interest rate spike

While the wildlife of Heard and McDonald islands are likely to be spared another round of trade talks, the confusion of coming months will weigh on...

21.02.2026 20

The Age

Shane Wright

Why Trump’s tariff defeat has sparked fears of an interest rate spike

While the wildlife of Heard and McDonald islands are likely to be spared another round of trade talks, the confusion of coming months will weigh on...

21.02.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Why Trump’s tariff defeat has sparked fears of an interest rate spike

While the wildlife of Heard and McDonald islands are likely to be spared another round of trade talks, the confusion of coming months will weigh on...

21.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Why Trump’s tariff defeat has sparked fears of an interest rate spike

While the wildlife of Heard and McDonald islands are likely to be spared another round of trade talks, the confusion of coming months will weigh on...

21.02.2026 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Cut government spending! Just not my government spending

Australians agree the government needs to cut spending. But a new poll confirms most of us want other people to feel the fiscal pain.

16.02.2026 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

Cut government spending! Just not my government spending

Australians agree the government needs to cut spending. But a new poll confirms most of us want other people to feel the fiscal pain.

16.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Cut government spending! Just not my government spending

Australians agree the government needs to cut spending. But a new poll confirms most of us want other people to feel the fiscal pain.

16.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Cut government spending! Just not my government spending

Australians agree the government needs to cut spending. But a new poll confirms most of us want other people to feel the fiscal pain.

16.02.2026 20

The Age

Shane Wright

Hey, Senator Canavan, you can’t push the RBA governor around

When Michele Bullock was pushed to her limit in a Senate committee hearing on Thursday, she pushed back. And rightly so.

12.02.2026 20

WA Today

Shane Wright

Hey, Senator Canavan, you can’t push the RBA governor around

When Michele Bullock was pushed to her limit in a Senate committee hearing on Thursday, she pushed back. And rightly so.

12.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Hey, Senator Canavan, you can’t push the RBA governor around

When Michele Bullock was pushed to her limit in a Senate committee hearing on Thursday, she pushed back. And rightly so.

12.02.2026 9

The Age

Shane Wright

Hey, Senator Canavan, you can’t push the RBA governor around

When Michele Bullock was pushed to her limit in a Senate committee hearing on Thursday, she pushed back. And rightly so.

12.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Park your hysteria. Selling off land the size of Switzerland is a no-brainer

The overwrought reaction to the much-needed audit of Defence properties this month highlights the huge problems this country has dealing with...

10.02.2026 7

WA Today

Shane Wright

Park your hysteria. Selling off land the size of Switzerland is a no-brainer

The overwrought reaction to the much-needed audit of Defence properties this month highlights the huge problems this country has dealing with...

10.02.2026 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Park your hysteria. Selling off land the size of Switzerland is a no-brainer

The overwrought reaction to the much-needed audit of Defence properties this month highlights the huge problems this country has dealing with...

10.02.2026 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Park your hysteria. Selling off land the size of Switzerland is a no-brainer

The overwrought reaction to the much-needed audit of Defence properties this month highlights the huge problems this country has dealing with...

10.02.2026 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

More rate hikes are on the way unless Chalmers finds savings in May

The May budget now shapes as an enormous test for Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

03.02.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

More rate hikes are on the way unless Chalmers finds savings in May

The May budget now shapes as an enormous test for Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

03.02.2026 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

More rate hikes are on the way unless Chalmers finds savings in May

The May budget now shapes as an enormous test for Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

03.02.2026 10

The Age

Shane Wright

More rate hikes are on the way unless Chalmers finds savings in May

The May budget now shapes as an enormous test for Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

03.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Tomorrow the Reserve Bank decides whether to lift interest rates. Here’s the six factors in play

The Reserve Bank has started its first meeting with expectations it will lift interest rates. Here are the key factors that will determine its...

02.02.2026 6

WA Today

Shane Wright

Tomorrow the Reserve Bank decides whether to lift interest rates. Here’s the six factors in play

The Reserve Bank has started its first meeting with expectations it will lift interest rates. Here are the key factors that will determine its...

02.02.2026 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright