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New Hope boss Rob Bishop has lauded industry groups pushing back against policies that endanger new investment, as the company predicts a strong year ahead for its coal mines.

BlueScope Steel has revealed an indicative plan on how it expects its giant Port Kembla steelworks to get to net zero emissions by 2050 which involves embracing gas, while warning green hydrogen is unlikely to be commercially ready until late in the timeline, writes Eric Johnston.

Newly appointed Adairs boss Elle Roseby believes the home furnishings retailer can absolutely thrive in a trading environment where consumers are sharply pulling back on discretionary spending, but that it must innovate and “take risks” on new products to win over cautious shoppers.

Perry Williams
Business editor
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