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Instead, an electric vehicle innovation centre, with a state government incentive, could prepare Australia for an unsubsidised electric car conversion industry.

Here's a prediction. By 2017, the single biggest way in which digital technology will annoy people is through intrusive and annoying algorithmic automation.

European investors ignored the slump in Chinese shares to hit seven-year highs, while Chinese economic growth numbers will be closely watched by local investors.

ANZ Bank looks to offload its Esanda car financing operation, while suitors circle Carter Holt Harvey Building Supplies.

Someone needs to tell the Treasurer that there's a big difference between average and marginal income tax rates. His latest gaffe isn't doing his credibility any favours.

The ECB's QE program is yet another policy designed to provide liquidity to the European economy. But liquidity isn't the problem.

Younger Australians have found their own solution to a hot property market -- it just hasn't shown up in the stats.

Despite a positive macro outlook, investors are starting the year with several worries.

The diagnostic imaging company has announced its second acquisition in two months.

The franchise operator's strong headline numbers flatter its underlying performance.

The direct losses for Germany and other euro-area countries would likely be much larger if Greece were to exit the eurozone than if it stays.

Despite the Abbott axe of 2014, the hottest year on record, solar demand that refuses to die, a strong overseas renewable energy industry and the pressure of Paris give cause for optimism in 2015.

The recent fall in oil prices should help fuel car sales in the near term, but a weaker Australian dollar could see buyers hit the brakes.

New report finds ongoing policy uncertainty has stifled Australia's options for reducing emissions, suggesting a 15% emission cut by 2030 as the maximum we could realistically achieve.

The electricity retail market is undergoing a seachange, which will challenge the big three gentailers and smaller players alike.

If the ECB pushes the QE button it will be a clear admission of desperation. What's not clear is whether QE will spark the spending and investment the region so desperately needs.