As the world shifts towards net zero, Australia has the opportunity to become an energy superpower.

Blair Comley, leader of EY’s Net Zero Centre and the former Head of the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, talks to Sean Aylmer about how we do it, and what happens if we miss our chance.

As the world shifts towards net zero, Australia has the opportunity to become an energy superpower. Blair Comley, leader of EY’s Net Zero Centre and the former Head of the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, talks to Sean Aylmer about how we do it, and what happens if we miss our chance.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast.

FEAR & GREED | Business News

Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in the Fear and Greed daily interview. 

Business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> talks to leaders about all things business in the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> daily interview.

Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in Fear and Greed Interviews.

Fear and Greed Interviews

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Interview: How Australia can become an energy superpower

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/11275ca5-0a0b-46e5-9c7a-b00c0099db99/transcript

Tuesday 25 August 2026

Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens. 
KPMG sacks hundreds of staff
Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled
The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses
Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed

 

Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. 

 

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?- ten purchases that actually save you money. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 25 August 2026
Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">KPMG sacks hundreds of staff</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses</li>
<li aria-level="1">Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - ten purchases that actually save you money. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Profits good but outlook poor; NAB boss calls for productivity overhaul; 3m Tesla recall

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/7fdfa053-6046-4c1f-8912-b4b000b421d4/transcript

Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the role of automation and AI in mining, and why Conway believes Australia's gold sector still needs more consolidation.

Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash. Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the role of automation and AI in mining, and why Conway believes Australia's gold sector still needs more consolidation.

Q+A: Gold is booming. Why isn’t Evolution buying?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/51fa0e5b-604d-470b-8c93-b4b000b3d920/transcript

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX climbs as BHP hits record


Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell


Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband


Bird flu threat grows


Seoul overtakes Dubai

Join our free daily newsletter here.

This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX climbs as BHP hits record
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Bird flu threat grows
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Seoul overtakes Dubai
</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as BHP hits record

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/0a2be98e-6879-4220-8059-b4b000724b35/transcript

Interview: How Australia can become an energy superpower

In 1 playlist(s)

FEAR & GREED | Business News

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips