Rio Tinto set a new quarterly iron ore shipment record, hitting 90.8Mt in Q4 2025 to meet annual guidance. BHP and Fortescue also posted strong results despite China tensions. Read the full analysis.
High levels of toxic contaminants remain in Newcastle suburbs a decade after studies identified risks. Discover the ongoing impact and community response.
Career expert Laura Grierson explains why 2026 presents a unique opportunity for professionals to make a significant career move. Discover the key factors and how to prepare.
Engineering giant Monadelphous kicks off 2026 with a major $175 million contract win from BHP for works at the Port Hedland iron ore facility. Read the full details.
Civmec lands major work on BHP's Port Hedland debottlenecking project in a contract suite worth up to $400 million. The deal boosts local jobs and iron ore export capacity. Read the full details.
Iluka Resources has made 91 employees redundant, including 38 at its Perth HQ, following the suspension of its Cataby mineral sands mine. Read the full details on the job cuts and market impact.
Central Coast teacher Mia Sheppard, known as 'Crunchy', is spending eight weeks working as an elf in Santa's Lapland workshop. Discover her magical journey from the Australian summer to the Arctic winter.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
The Albanese government injects $233 million into CSIRO to safeguard critical research in AI, climate resilience, and minerals, despite 350 jobs still set to be axed. Read the full budget update.
BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trialling Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks at a Pilbara iron ore mine, a critical step towards their 2050 net-zero targets. Discover how this tech could transform mining.
CSIRO CEO Doug Hilton has declined to guarantee no further job losses beyond the 350 roles already slated for 2026, citing budget pressures and ageing infrastructure needs. Read the latest.
Internal emails show the Australian Research Council is planning staff cuts despite an expanded workload. Senator Pocock accuses the ARC of a secret restructure. Read the full investigation.
Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.
Defence Force Chief David Johnston confirms plans to cut senior officer numbers, admitting the military is 'too top-heavy'. Get the latest on the ADF restructure and potential impacts.
New Australian research reveals technical issues in virtual job interviews negatively impact a candidate's perceived competence and hireability. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces a major leadership overhaul and potential head office job cuts as part of a strategic reset. Read the full details on the airline's new direction.
More than 180 Australian workers face an uncertain Christmas after fourth-generation family farming enterprise Dicky Bill Australia collapsed into voluntary administration. Read the full story.
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces criticism over VacSwim program cuts as state records 27 drownings this season. Government maintains focus on school-based swimming lessons.
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
BHP's dramatic 3-day attempt to derail Anglo American's $60B Teck merger reveals copper's strategic importance. The failed bid raises questions about mining giant's growth strategy. Read the full analysis.
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
BHP confirms it will not pursue a $100 billion takeover of Anglo American after preliminary discussions. Read the latest on this major mining sector development.
Gina Rinehart claims BHP and Rio Tinto dividends are being sacrificed for net-zero, citing low public support and regulatory strain on mining. Discover the full story.
Australia's premier science agency CSIRO is cutting 350 research positions despite chronic underfunding. Learn how this threatens innovation and why experts warn it's becoming a 'glorified consultancy'.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
CSIRO confirms up to 150 environmental scientists will lose jobs as agency shifts focus to revenue-generating sectors. Critics call decision 'deeply concerning' for Australia's climate future.
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.