Australia is betting big on critical minerals with a $22.7 billion strategy. Discover what they are, their vital uses, and which ones are driving the global energy transition. Read the full analysis.
Arizona's 'desert honky-tonk princess' Brea Burns is touring Australia for the first time, bringing her unique sound and a cover of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'. Catch her at Full Throttle Ranch and Tamworth.
Pet Insurance Australia warns of summer vet emergencies. Learn key tips to protect your dog from dehydration, sand impaction, and hot sand at Australian beaches.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police following a six-hour siege at Springfield. A critical incident investigation is now underway. Read the latest details.
European nations pledge major financial support for Greenland's renewable energy and critical minerals sector. A strategic move for energy security and climate action. Read the full story.
Viridis Mining wins $US50m support from Export Finance Australia for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, marking a key step in Western supply chain security. Read the full story.
A 52-year-old man is in a critical condition after a medical episode following his arrest by NSW Police in Homebush. A critical incident investigation is now underway.
TMK Energy's Gurvantes project in Mongolia records a fifth consecutive monthly gas production increase, hitting new highs and advancing towards commercialisation in 2026.
Dateline Resources bolsters its board with two seasoned North American mining executives to advance its Colosseum gold-rare earths project in California and its US critical minerals strategy. Discover the strategic moves.
A baby boy is fighting for life after being found unresponsive in a bath in Corio. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday afternoon.
A Queensland mother suffered serious burns after a gas build-up caused a barbecue to explode at Suttons Beach on Christmas Eve. She is now searching for the stranger who helped save her life.
A NSW Police sergeant faces court over a crash in South Kempsey that left a pedestrian with serious injuries. The officer's employment is under review.
Encounter Resources has uncovered a massive rare earths deposit in WA's remote West Arunta. The find promises to boost Australia's critical minerals supply. Read more on the breakthrough.
A man is fighting for life after being struck while outside his vehicle on Brisbane's Logan Motorway. Police are investigating and appealing for dashcam footage.
A 21-year-old man was critically injured after a stabbing at the OG Hotel in Klemzig, Adelaide. Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Federal Labor MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell have welcomed their first child, Lilah Poppy Purcell. Burns shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on a week of personal joy and community sorrow. Read their heartfelt ann
Victoria Police will deploy officers with semi-automatic rifles around the MCG for the cricket match, citing the current threat environment. Fans urged to be aware.
A cyclist is fighting for life after a hit-and-run collision on Spit Rd in Mosman. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Kaili Resources rocketed 39,650% in 2025's ASX frenzy. Discover the year's top performers, from gold majors to critical minerals stars, and the sectors that took a beating. Get the full analysis.
Perth's Mt Ridley Mines will ship ore samples to a top US national lab for processing studies, advancing its role in allied critical mineral supply chains. Read the full story.
American West Metals will launch a major drill program in Utah targeting critical gallium and indium, following high-grade discoveries. Read about the push for US mineral security.
Former Australian Test cricketer Joe Burns will miss Italy's T20 World Cup debut after being dropped over contractual issues. Get the full story on this shocking team change.
Exclusive first look at the $100 million Townsville University Hospital expansion. See the new critical care tower and how it will transform healthcare for North Queensland. Read the full story.
Chalice Mining's Gonneville project near Toodyay is now viable at $820m, but funding from partner Mitsubishi remains pending. A major step for Australia's critical minerals.
Police provide a tragic update after a woman's body was discovered in a vehicle parked outside a South Coast station. Investigations are ongoing.
Police have launched a critical incident investigation after a woman's body was discovered in a car outside Lake Illawarra police station. The death is under independent review.
A 48-year-old woman was discovered deceased in a parked vehicle outside the Lake Illawarra police station. Police believe she may have been there for three days. A critical incident has been declared.
Wollongong Hospital declares 'critical compromise' as 80 patients need urgent discharge and 50 wait for beds. Insiders warn of unsafe workloads and systemic underfunding. Read the full report.
CCIWA's Aaron Morey reveals why Western Australia's resources sector is closer to its beginning than end. Discover how boldness built Australia's wealth and what's next.