Liberals' Industrial Relations Strategy: A Risky Fight?
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
Skydive Cairns staff have walked out after being told their pay could be slashed by up to 50%. The proposed cuts have sparked outrage and safety concerns.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley faces pressure to release detailed policies early, navigating internal Liberal splits on immigration and the treacherous ground of industrial relations reform. Will it be a repeat of past failures?
South Australian ambulance workers have voted to accept a new pay and conditions deal, ending a long dispute. The agreement includes significant wage increases and improved allowances. Read the full details here.
Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy has secured a near $4 billion funding package, kickstarting construction on its landmark Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley. Read the full story.
A new JLL report forecasts WA's economic lead over other states will narrow as resource demand moderates, but defence, critical minerals and a tight industrial market will drive commercial property. Read the full analysis.
Mining veteran Tim Goyder's $2.6 million investment in Coolgardie gold tenements has sparked a 500% surge for Minerals 260. Discover the strategy behind this golden run.
Zenith Minerals confirms significant gold intercepts at its Consolidated Dulcie project, targeting a major resource boost in WA's prolific Southern Cross–Forrestania belt. Read the full story.
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.
Discover how suburban Perth secretly shaped Holden's iconic vehicles during WWII. Uncover WA's forgotten automotive manufacturing legacy that changed Australian car history.
European Metals Holdings rockets 150% after securing $645 million EU grant for Cinovec lithium project. Discover how this transforms Europe's battery supply chain and other ASX winners.
Zenith Minerals reports a massive 122m gold intercept at Red Mountain, extending a significant intrusion-related gold system in Queensland. More high-grade results pending.
A 140-year-old Forrest family homestead in Bunbury sells for $7.6 million as investors bet on the region's growth, boosted by critical minerals deals and infrastructure improvements.
Hundreds of Townsville teachers join state-wide strike over stalled pay talks. Education Minister dismisses action as union demands government negotiation.
Viridis Mining secures $46 million funding package to accelerate its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, positioning it as a strategic Western supply source. Discover how this deal transforms the critical minerals landscape.
St George Mining unveils exceptional rare earth and niobium results from Brazil's Araxá project, potentially reshaping one of the West's most significant critical minerals discoveries. Read the full analysis.
Newcastle bus drivers begin 24-hour industrial action, refusing services running over six minutes late. Union demands better pay and conditions from Keolis Downer Hunter.
Chinese firm Tianqi Lithium faces significant ATO tax dispute that could jeopardise access to $17.6 billion in critical minerals production tax credits for its Kwinana refinery joint venture.
After years of disappointing roasts, a North Queensland journalist rediscovered the classic Aussie dinner thanks to a young Gulf Country couple producing quality grass-fed beef. Discover their story.
Northern Minerals seeks Supreme Court approval to postpone its AGM after reporting suspected Chinese investor defiance to FIRB. Read the latest on Australia's rare earths battle.
Horizon Minerals nears completion of Phase 1 mining at Boorara and Phillips Find gold projects near Kalgoorlie, with significant cash distributions expected in early 2026 amid strong gold prices.
Brazilian copper explorer Alvo Minerals rockets 178% after hitting massive sulphides just 40m below surface. Discover why this junior miner leads our ASX runners in a volatile market week.
The NSW coal industry has condemned an upcoming 'Paddle out for Palestine' protest in Newcastle Harbour, designed to highlight Australian coal exports to Israel. Read the full story.
University of Newcastle staff rally outside Parliament House demanding better pay and conditions while management celebrates institution's contributions. Read the full story.
Pilbara Minerals shares surge past $4 for the first time in 18 months, driven by bullish Chinese lithium forecasts and rising EV demand. Discover the forces behind the rally.
Viridis Mining and Minerals secures US$100 million debt financing from Export Development Canada for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, marking another win for Western critical minerals supply.
Jack McGrath, 24, died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla plant. Family remembers his final 'love ya' call to his mother. Investigation underway.
A young contractor in his mid-20s died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigation underway as MPs call for workplace safety priority.
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
Vault Minerals faces shareholder rebellion as 52% reject remuneration report over bonuses to departing CEO Luke Tonkin and $517k golden handshake. Read the full details.