Alan Kohler is one of Australia’s most experienced commentators and journalists. Alan is the founder of Eureka Report, Australia’s most successful investment newsletter, and Business Spectator, a 24-hour free business news and commentary website. He also hosts Inside Business, a half-hour Sunday programme on the ABC, is the finance presenter on the ABC News - and producer of the nightly graph (or two).
The implementation of Queensland’s Health Payroll system will be remembered as one of the most disastrous IT projects in Australia's history. How did things go wrong? And is a $1.25 billion lesson enough to ensure that the bungle isn't repeated?
Labor’s ambitious NBN vision looks to be on its last legs but that hasn't stopped NBN Co from carrying on with its business. The Coalition isn't going to like the new Transfield deal but then again it has bigger fish to fry right now.
The implementation of Queensland’s Health Payroll system will be remembered as one of the most disastrous IT projects in Australia's history. How did things go wrong? And is a $1.25 billion lesson enough to ensure that the bungle isn't repeated?
A final evaluation from the Central Victorian Solar City provides another insight into the household electricity demand fall – and the potential for further reductions.
CEOs outline changing views on corporate spending and profits, their economic expectations and political dissatisfaction, including advice for Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott.
UK-based Zeebox wants to be the intermediary for all social media-television interactions. It will not only have to lure viewers, but the networks themselves.
A recent Google event explored the concept of just how green the internet is and while the answer can go a number of directions, there's plenty of progress to be made.
The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target is burdened by a major surplus of credits and prices have dived. NSW supply of credits is also climbing with prices dropping below the $22 mark.
New houses can cut energy use by as much as 90 per cent. It's great news... except for utilities who are torn between offering saving solutions and defending traditional business models.
Given companies have a vested interest in reducing costs, there was reason to be sceptical about the Energy Efficiency Opportunities program. But the stats suggest it is working.
In theory, carbon capture would allow energy producers to continue to burn fossil fuels while meeting emissions targets. In practice, the technology is expensive and unproven.
There was mixed news in the budget for energy efficiency programs, with the Low Carbon Communities program losing $47 million while the industry-focussed Clean Technology Investment program remained intact.
As renewables surge, total electricity supplied by coal-fired generators is at its lowest level since the start of the NEM, in 1998. Meanwhile, electricity demand and emissions continue to drift lower.
Gas prices are high and rising, hurting energy users across the country. But, through a combination of energy efficiency and renewables, there is a solution – and by chasing it, we can boost export profits.
