FIFO worker earns $140k in 9 months in WA
Irish expat Cal McIlwaine reveals how landing a FIFO job in Western Australia's Pilbara helped him earn over $140,000 in under nine months, funding his travels.
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Mine Shafts Searched for Missing Boy Gus Lamont in SA
After nearly two months, police are scouring six uncovered mine shafts in the Yunta region for four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont. The specialised search operation aims to recover his body or eliminate the sites.
Gus Lamont Search Continues in Abandoned Mine Shaft
The search for missing prospector Gus Lamont enters its fifth day in a remote WA mine shaft. Police and volunteers continue desperate efforts. Follow live updates.
NSW mandates 3-year mine closure notice
The NSW Labor government will require coal mines to provide three years' notice before closing, protecting regional jobs and enabling economic transition through a new $27.3 million authority.
Hunter mine sites get $5m transformation blueprint
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
Muswellbrook's life after Mt Arthur mine closure
As BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine prepares to close in 2030, Muswellbrook residents demand a lasting positive legacy. New research reveals community hopes for post-mining future.
WA Students Win Ultimate BHP Pilbara Mine Excursion
83 students from three WA schools won an unforgettable trip to BHP's Newman iron ore mine, experiencing explosions, giant trucks and robotics in action. Discover their incredible journey.
Thunderbird Mine incidents downplayed by operators
Kimberley Mineral Sands and Re:Group insist excavator incidents at Thunderbird mine were minor. No injuries reported as WorkSafe investigates. Read the full details.
Major Queensland Graphite Mine Gets Green Light
A major graphite mining project in North Queensland has received environmental approval, promising hundreds of jobs and positioning Australia in the global battery supply chain.
Rio Tinto mothballs $4.5bn Serbian lithium project
Rio Tinto shelves controversial $4.5 billion Jadar lithium mine in Serbia following public protests and permitting delays. Read about the cost-cutting move.
Hunter Valley miners end 25-year record strike with win
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
Rankine to miss Crows' 2026 AFL opener due to ban
Adelaide star Izak Rankine will miss a fiery 2026 season opener against Collingwood at the MCG, serving the final game of his suspension for a homophobic slur. The AFL fixture, aided by AI, promises a blockbuster start.
Sandfire's $2.6B Australian Copper Expansion
Sandfire Resources makes first Australian copper move since DeGrussa with $2.6B investment in MATSA mining complex. Discover how this shapes Australia's copper future.
Jockey Jamie Melham suspended for 30 race meetings
Star jockey Jamie Melham receives a 30-meeting suspension for careless riding following her historic Melbourne Cup win. Blake Shinn hospitalised with a broken leg.
Hunter miners locked out as coal mine negotiations fail
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
MinRes Sells $1.2B Lithium Stake to POSCO
Mineral Resources secures a $1.2 billion cash injection by selling a 30% stake in its WA lithium assets to South Korea's POSCO, strengthening its balance sheet.
Chinese workers replace WA locals at struggling Karara mine
Ansteel replaces Australian workers with Chinese managers as Karara mine reports $803 million loss. Read how this impacts WA's mining industry and local employment.
Canadian Silver Miner Launches $100M ASX IPO
BMC Minerals seeks $100M via ASX float to develop the major Kudz Ze Kayah silver-zinc project in Canada's Yukon. CEO calls it the best find in 25 years.
Police hunt cafe chair attacker after Mayfield brawl
A violent confrontation at a Mayfield cafe has police searching for a man who allegedly assaulted another patron with a chair. The incident occurred at Mayfield's Suspension Espresso, leaving the community shaken.
BHP-Malabar deal to create 300 new mining jobs
A major land transfer from BHP to Malabar Resources could spark a jobs boom in the Hunter Valley, with up to 300 new mining positions expected to be created at the Maxwell Underground Mine.
ACT Tribunal upholds suspension of renal specialist Dr Falk
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has confirmed the suspension of prominent Canberra renal physician Dr Michael Falk, citing serious concerns about his fitness to practice medicine. The decision follows a lengthy investigation into multiple patien
Perth lawyer suspended, fined for defying legal watchdog
Perth solicitor Farah Mehta faces suspension and heavy fines after deliberately undermining disciplinary action from WA's legal regulator in a case that's shocked the legal community.
Rio2 Scores US$50M Wheaton Deal for Chilean Gold Mine
Australian mining company Rio2 Limited secures game-changing US$50 million funding from Wheaton Precious Metals to accelerate construction of its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile, marking a significant milestone for the emerging gold producer.
Auric banks $1.1m from first WA Munda gold sales
Perth-based Auric Mining hits paydirt with first gold sales from Munda deposit, banking $1.1 million and signalling strong start for WA's newest gold operation.
Perth Football Club Suspended Over Costume Scandal
Osborne Park Football Club faces immediate suspension from Perth Football League after players wore racially insensitive costumes to presentation night, sparking community outrage.
Perth football club suspended over costume scandal
A Perth football club faces suspension after players wore racially insensitive costumes to an end-of-season event, sparking outrage and disciplinary action from league officials.
Tahmoor Coal Mine workers get hope with administration
Workers at the troubled Tahmoor Coal Mine have been thrown a potential lifeline with the company entering voluntary administration, offering hope for the mine's future operations and local jobs.
Mine explosion survivor faces permanent hearing loss
Mackenzie Stirling, the 24-year-old sole survivor of Cobar's Endeavor Mine explosion, confronts permanent hearing damage as new medical reports reveal the devastating long-term consequences of the workplace tragedy.
Biker's wheelie backfires with $1000 fine and licence suspension
A motorcycle rider's audacious wheelie performed directly in front of police officers has resulted in a staggering $1,000 fine and immediate licence suspension in a dramatic Queensland roadside confrontation.
Aussie Miner's Burkina Faso Gold Battle Drags On
An Australian mining company faces prolonged tensions with Burkina Faso's military government over a contested gold mine stake, highlighting the risks facing resource firms in West Africa's unstable political landscape.
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