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Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

A high-profile stoush between Andrew Forrest's Fortescue and former employees has come to an end after the miner accused them of intellectual property theft.

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Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables

Renewable energy is taking over from oil, coal and gas, an Australian mining magnate has told shareholders, and efforts to hold back the trend are misguided.

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An Aussie Tycoon Bets Billions On Cleaning Up Iron Ore Giant

Moored off a Manhattan pier for New York's annual Climate Week is one of the world's first ammonia-powered vessels -- a green flagship for an Australian tycoon's drive to decarbonize his mining empire.

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'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.

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Daniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un

Former Victorian premier describes his attendance in Beijing as a chance to ‘meet and engage with regional leaders’

The Guardian - AU

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo charity makes undisclosed donation to the Australia Institute

Exclusive: The progressive thinktank, which has championed a ‘real zero’ emissions policy, says it protects privacy of donors to avoid them being targeted

The Guardian - AU

NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap

Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

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Sole Aussie magnate among Time's most influential

An Australian billionaire has been ranked among Time's 100 most influential people, while members of Trump's inner circle and celebrities also made the list.

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Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

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Trucks, trains and dozers drive Fortescue's 'real zero'

Iron ore billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says he intends to silence the naysayers with profitable patented green technology to save the planet - and mining.

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Andrew Forrest says net zero is ‘fantasy’ so his goal is ‘real zero’. What does he mean – and can he achieve it?

The mining tycoon says his iron ore business will stop using fossil fuels by the end of the decade without carbon offsets or carbon capture and storage

The Guardian - AU

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.

AAP

Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists are developing an early warning system for lethal heatwaves as other researchers track the impact of humidity to women's health.

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Fortescue has put its ambitious green hydrogen target on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead

Australian mining and energy giant Fortescue announced late on Wednesday that its ambitious green energy goal – to produce 15 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030 – will be placed on hold.

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'Gutted like a fish': Forrest on Fortescue job losses

Andrew Forrest says the Fortescue Group will continue to pursue its green hydrogen plan despite slashing 700 jobs in a bid to cut costs.

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue slashes 700 jobs in restructure

Australian mining company announces global cuts saying it must ‘continually evolve to ensure it remains lean’

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Abandoning emissions targets could 'decimate' economy

If Australia scraps its climate targets on a promise of nuclear power, the economy may suffer as other nations will tax Australian exports, a mining CEO warns.

The Guardian - AU

RBA governor says inflation still above target; Matt Kean to retire from politics – as it happened

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Barnaby Joyce ditched his RM Williams to protest against green energy … Wait until he finds out about his new boots

The Nationals MP is against RM Williams owner Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s renewables projects – so why wear Ariats?

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Facebook-Twiggy Australian clickbait battle dropped

Andrew Forrest's attempt to hold Facebook to account has been dropped as prosecutors decline to file a criminal indictment against its parent company Meta.

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Defence holding fire on more aid for Ukraine

Ukraine's top diplomat in Australia has called on the nation to help end the "meat grinder" war besieging his country by donating more military equipment.

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Mining magnate chips in to clear Ukraine's landmines

The Minderoo Foundation has pledged financial support for a United Nations landmine clearing program in war-torn Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest labels Coalition push for nuclear energy ‘bulldust’ and a ‘new lie’

Mining billionaire says cost of nuclear will be four to five times that of renewables and opposition’s policy is ‘an excuse for doing nothing’

AAP

Twiggy backs fossil fuel levy, slams nuclear 'bulldust'

Business leader Andrew Forrest has called for a levy on fossil fuel producers and labelled nuclear-focused energy policies 'bulldust' during a national address.

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Ex-NT chief Michael Gunner resigns from Fortescue role

Former Northern Territory chief minister Michael Gunner has resigned from his job leading the Andrew Forrest-led Fortescue Future Industries.

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