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Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger Impact on Hunter Coal

A potential $300 billion merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore could see Rio return to the Hunter Valley Operations coal mine, with significant implications for jobs and the project's scaled-back expansion plans. Read the latest analysis.

Rescue Mission for Miner Trapped Underground in QLD

A major rescue operation is underway in Central Queensland after a roof collapse at Curragh coal mine left one miner trapped a kilometre underground for over 27 hours. Two other workers were saved.

Electrician's heroic effort restores power to Croydon

An Ergon Energy electrician performed a heroic midnight mission to restore power to the isolated Gulf town of Croydon, saving residents from a sweltering night. Read the full story of community resilience.

Macmahon Wins $792M Queensland Coal Contract

Mining services giant Macmahon Holdings secures a major $792 million contract extension at the Dawson metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, boosting its order book and workforce. Read the full story.

Peabody resists further mining cuts near Woronora Dam

Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.

WA's Tim David smashes 98* in T10 final triumph

Western Australian power hitter Tim David dominated the Abu Dhabi T10 final with an unbeaten 98 off 30 balls, leading UAE Bulls to victory with 12 sixes in a stunning display.

Protesters lock onto Newcastle coal loader

Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.

$35M Federal Injection for WA Startup Plico

The federal government invests $35 million in Perth-based Plico to expand solar and battery technology, helping Australian households reduce electricity costs significantly.

141 arrested in Newcastle climate protests

Police arrest 141 climate activists during weekend protests at Newcastle coal port. Protesters blocked ships, scaled anchors in dramatic demonstration against fossil fuels.

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