WA Summer Drowning Scare: Shocking Stats Revealed
New data exposes alarming near-drowning incidents across Western Australia during last summer, with children and river locations posing the highest risk.
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Girl Crashes E-Bike Into Car in Viral Footage
Disturbing footage of a young girl crashing into a car on an e-bike has ignited urgent calls for regulation as Australia faces growing safety concerns over electric bicycles.
AI Lifeguards Test at Newcastle's Wallsend Pool
Newcastle's Wallsend Pool is making waves as the first in Australia to test cutting-edge AI lifeguard technology, adding an extra layer of safety for swimmers this summer season.
AI Lifeguards Trial at Newcastle's Wallsend Pool
Wallsend Pool becomes testing ground for revolutionary artificial intelligence surveillance system designed to prevent drownings and enhance swimmer safety.
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.
Cairns journalist wins top award for healthcare exposé
Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam has been honoured as New Journalist of the Year for her groundbreaking investigation into critical healthcare safety concerns affecting Far North Queensland patients.
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.
Townsville go-kart track fined over safety breach
A North Queensland go-karting business has been slapped with a hefty fine after failing to update safety procedures, resulting in a teenage girl suffering serious injuries in a high-speed collision.
Flinders Lane Transformation After Underground Bar Success
Townsville's iconic Flinders Lane is set for a dramatic makeover following the runaway success of its new underground bar, with council planning major upgrades to pedestrian access and nightlife infrastructure.
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.
Police target school zone speeders on Scarborough Beach Road
WA Police launch major speeding blitz targeting reckless drivers in Scarborough school zones. Multiple motorists caught flouting 40km/h limits during peak drop-off times.
ASX Small Caps Soar: Mining Stocks Deliver Stunning Gains
Discover which ASX small-cap miners are making waves with explosive share price growth and promising exploration results that have investors buzzing.
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.
Sunshine Coast tragedies: e-bike death and dam drowning
Heartbreaking weekend on the Sunshine Coast as communities mourn two young lives lost in separate incidents - an e-bike collision and a dam drowning.
5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Sydney Scooter Tragedy
A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's western suburbs has left a community in mourning after a five-year-old girl succumbed to injuries from a scooter crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young child.
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.
Hancock Prospecting hits $43.5b net assets, dividends fall
Australia's mining powerhouse Hancock Prospecting sees net assets surge to $43.5 billion while dividend payments to shareholders decline to $488 million in latest financial results.
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.
Perth Mining Execs Break Silence on Secret Trump Meeting
Australian mining executives met with Donald Trump's special representative in a confidential Perth gathering, with Austrade reminding companies to maintain strict silence about the discussions.
5yo girl critical after Sydney scooter crash
A young girl remains in serious condition following a horrific scooter crash in Sydney's western suburbs, sparking urgent safety warnings from emergency services.
Norfolk Metals Targets Chilean Gold in Historic Sites
ASX-listed Norfolk Metals announces ambitious new drilling campaign at Chilean gold prospects, breathing fresh life into historic mining territory with modern exploration techniques.
Prison officers strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence
Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc
NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling
Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.
Rio2 Accelerates Chilean Gold Mine Development
Rio2 Limited accelerates development of its Fenix Gold Project in Chile, securing key permits and advancing toward production with strategic financing moves.
Mineral Resources Soars on Iron Success & Lithium Cost Cuts
ASX-listed Mineral Resources sees massive share surge following impressive Onslow Iron production results and dramatically reduced lithium operating costs, signalling strong market confidence.
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 Drivers: Dangerous Driving Reaching Crisis Levels
Shocking new RAC data reveals West Australian motorists are witnessing a dramatic surge in dangerous driving behaviours, with speeding and distraction reaching crisis levels on our roads.
SA introduces protection orders for retail workers
South Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation creating specific protection orders for retail workers facing abuse and violence on the job, with penalties of up to $10,000.
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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