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Australia’s economic windfall off coal demand is a double-edged sword

Crikey

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July 2, 2026

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Australia’s economic windfall off coal demand is a double-edged sword

The conflict in the Middle East and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have been a boon for Canberra' coffers. But there's a dark underside to our economic windfall. The post Australia’s economic windfall off coal demand is a double-edged sword appeared first on Crikey.

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The West Australian

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· Jun 25, 2026

People and pets in firing line if ants not eradicated

If Australia does not ramp up eradication efforts on fire ants, a study has found billion-dollar economic impacts along with deaths to humans and pets.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices

Australia forecasts a A38 billion (US26 billion) lift in its export income as commodity and energy prices rise because of the war in Iran. The nation’s resources exports are set to rise almost 3 per cent to A416 billion in the financial year through June 2027, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources said in its latest resources and energy quarterly on Friday. The extra earnings assume trade is disrupted until end-June 2026, with a further A7 billion windfall possible if that...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 2, 2026

Coal India arm SECL fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supplies in monsoon: CMD

The uninterrupted coal supply is vital for power generation and industrial output, particularly during the monsoon when operations face higher risks

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

How NZ’s cost-of-living crunch compares with the UK, US, Australia and Canada – Inside Economics

How NZ’s cost-of-living crunch compares with the UK, US, Australia and Canada – Inside Economics

Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

Australia Built a Gas Export Empire. Now the Backlash Is Here

Australia’s liquefied natural gas exporters should be riding high on a A20 billion (14 billion) sales windfall from the conflict in the Middle East. Instead, their good fortune has triggered a wave of public backlash.

The Narwhal

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· Jun 23, 2026

What, exactly, is happening with coal mining in Alberta?

Alberta banned coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Then it allowed it. Then it stopped it. Then it allowed it again. Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on with coal mining — right now

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Related coverage for "Australia’s economic windfall off coal demand is a double-edged sword": The West Australian — People and pets in firing line if ants not eradicated. South China Morning Post — Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices. The Hindu BusinessLine — Coal India arm SECL fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supplies in monsoon: CMD. The New Zealand Herald — How NZ’s cost-of-living crunch compares with the UK, US, Australia and Canada – Inside Economics. Bloomberg — Australia Built a Gas Export Empire. Now the Backlash Is Here. The Narwhal — What, exactly, is happening with coal mining in Alberta?