Insights

In his controversial remarks about the climate debate, the attorney-general confused the right to be heard with the right to be taken seriously.

Group has emerged from private-equity ownership with a solid 12 per cent premium on debut.

Group will raise $2.34bn in rights issue, $400m in placement to fund $7bn Queensland Motorways buy.

The Queensland Motorways network provides the last piece of the puzzle for Transurban on the country's eastern seaboard, while the stiff competition in the $7bn sale reflects the scarcity of good infrastructure assets.

The majority of modern royal families can be compared to a family business specialising in the theatrical. But there are a few who've managed to cling on to genuine power... and their vast riches.

Oculus VR has the potential to facilitate types of social interaction that go way beyond 'FaceTime' but there may be a price to pay.

The energy sector accounts for 15 per cent of global water withdrawals but while many renewables are water-intensive, wind and solar are not.

Funds that specialise in green power stocks are doing well - such as the US New Alternatives Fund, up 35% over the past year - although the sector still presents volatility risk.

While NBN Co's new boss Bill Morrow is wasting little time in stamping his authority, the toxic politics of the NBN continues to bubble under the surface.

Here's how Apple thrashed expectations this quarter.

Apple's latest numbers are in and they are a lot better than expected. There are a few blemishes but the 'House that Steve Jobs built' is still on stable ground.

Strong performances in Europe, Asia-Pacific drive growth for medical technology group.

BHP is considering a move to divest non-core assets which could reduce high gearing levels, but investors need to consider whether a spin-off would improve value.

Local market hits highest point since June 2008 despite weak US leads.

Board advises Paul Ramsay admitted to hospital in Europe 'in a serious condition'.

WA Premier says he has no intention to meet with junior miner about Oakajee proposal.