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Hexham Straight upgrade complete: Relief for drivers

After years of frustration, the major Hexham Straight highway upgrade is officially finished, delivering smoother and safer journeys for thousands of daily commuters and freight operators in the Hunter region.

WA's Critical Minerals Warning: Trump Deal Risks

Paul Murray sounds the alarm on Canberra's critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration, warning Western Australia could get short-changed in the global resources race. Discover why this deal has local mining experts concerned.

Cape York mining boom to create 500+ jobs

A massive mining development on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula is poised for approval, promising hundreds of local jobs and significant economic benefits for the region.

South Australia's Top Concerns for 2025 Revealed

From the cost-of-living crunch to the future of the River Murray, we dive into the letters flooding our editor's desk, uncovering the real issues keeping South Australians awake at night.

Forrest's 'crazy' rare earths plan needs patience

Fortescue Metals chairman Andrew Forrest defends his bold rare earths strategy, urging investors to embrace his 'crazy' plan that could reshape global supply chains and challenge China's dominance.

Explosive Device Review After Cobar Mine Tragedy

A devastating underground mining incident in Cobar has triggered a comprehensive review of explosive devices, while Polymetals announces controversial plans to resume operations at the site.

$193M Student Tower Reaches Construction Milestone

A massive 916-bed student accommodation development in Waterford has hit a crucial construction milestone, bringing Yugo Australia's $193 million project closer to completion and addressing Perth's student housing needs.

WA's Green Rare Earth Mining Revolution

Western Australia's rare earth mining sector is pioneering environmentally responsible practices that could make the state a global leader in sustainable critical minerals production.

Gateway Mining Launches High-Tech Gold Hunt in WA

Gateway Mining launches major airborne geophysical survey across its Gidgee Gold Project in Western Australia, using cutting-edge technology to uncover new gold deposits in one of the state's most promising regions.

Shellharbour housing boom may impact Illawarra roads

Major residential developments in Shellharbour could overwhelm local infrastructure, with transport experts warning of significant traffic impacts across the Illawarra region unless upgrades are prioritised.

Soaring power prices threaten WA mining jobs

Western Australia's resources sector sounds alarm over skyrocketing electricity costs, warning of job losses and calling for urgent government intervention to protect the state's economic backbone.

Roy Hill profit falls to $1.8B amid price slump

Gina Rinehart's mining giant Roy Hill sees significant profit drop as weak iron ore prices and cyclone disruptions hit operations hard, mirroring challenges across WA's mining sector.

WA's Infrastructure Gridlock Crisis Exposed

Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.

BHP axes hundreds of Pilbara mining jobs

Mining giant BHP announces sweeping cuts to its Pilbara iron ore operations, putting approximately 720 jobs at risk in Western Australia's crucial resources sector.

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