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.
Leading gold miners including Newmont, Greatland Gold, and Capricorn Metals see share prices fall sharply. Discover the market forces and analyst insights behind the plunge.
Regis Resources' cash and gold reserves soar towards $1bn after gold's best annual performance since 1979. Discover how WA miners are capitalising on the boom.
Charger Metals leads ASX runners with a 105% surge on gold discovery. Calix and Investigator Silver also post big gains on lithium tech and silver prices. Explore the week's top performers.
Venus Metals Corporation has identified a significant new gold exploration target beneath its Bellchambers deposit near Sandstone, WA, with potential for 45,000-60,000 ounces. Read about the company's advancing strategy.
WA's CBH Group has set a new receival record of 22.9 million tonnes, marking its biggest harvest in 92 years. Discover how this impacts growers and the state's economy.
Venus Metals Corporation begins preparations for a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Bellchambers gold project near Sandstone, WA, targeting completion in late 2026. Read about the resource and development plans.
Jayne Hrdlicka, former Virgin Australia CEO, takes the helm at Endeavour Group. Discover her unique journey and the challenges facing the drinks empire.
Lake Macquarie City Council awards Daracon Group the contract to expand the Awaba Waste Management Facility, adding over a decade of capacity for 220,000 residents. Construction starts 2026.
Western Australia deploys Tactical Response Group officers to Jewish places of worship and major events as a visible deterrent. See the new security measures in place.
A vehicle displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was deliberately set alight in St Kilda East in the early hours of Christmas Day. Police are investigating the suspicious fire and urging witnesses to come forward.
Transport authorities vow a dependable Stockton ferry service for Newcastle's New Year's Eve crowds, with backup plans amid community concerns over recent breakdowns. Learn about the contingency measures.
Western Mines Group has intersected a huge 900m nickel sulphide zone in WA's Eastern Goldfields, revealing a globally significant system with up to 55% nickel. Read more.
A new study reveals over half of Kimberley children carry Strep A bacteria without symptoms, posing a major hidden health risk. Learn about the findings and urgent calls for action.
The Cook Government invests over $60 million in five locally-built electric ferries for the Swan River, creating jobs and cutting emissions. First vessel due 2027.
Lake Macquarie's historic Awaba House, gutted by fire in 2019, is set to reopen in mid-2026 as a premier dining destination under The Catering Group, promising local food and community focus.
REA Group forecasts Perth property prices will rise 7-10% in 2026, driven by a severe housing shortage. Get the latest insights on WA's booming real estate market.
WA's Economic Regulation Authority approves a major price rise for the Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline, set to cost users nearly $1 billion more over five years. Discover the impact on bills and the energy transition.
American West Metals will launch a major drill program in Utah targeting critical gallium and indium, following high-grade discoveries. Read about the push for US mineral security.
G'day Group expands its Queensland portfolio with the multi-million dollar purchase of Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park, promising upgrades and a boost for Far North tourism.
The Begley Group has unveiled a $25 million plan to transform a prominent Geelong corner site into a mixed-use precinct. Discover the details of the proposed overhaul.
WA explorer Dynamic Metals locks in govt co-funding for diamond drilling at Cognac West, while new gold-in-soil anomalies emerge at Leinster and Lady Jane projects. Read the latest on their expanding pipeline.
Norfolk Metals is progressing environmental permitting for its Carmen copper project in Chile, paving the way for a major 2026 drilling campaign. Key studies and infrastructure are nearing completion.
A man in his 30s has died after a serious medical episode at the CBH Avon site in Burlong. The site is closed as the grain cooperative offers condolences to family and colleagues.
Flight Centre Travel Group accelerates its cruise strategy with the acquisition of UK online leader Iglu, aiming to double total transaction value to over $2 billion by 2026. Discover the details.
The Illawarra Bicycle Users Group pushes for evidence-based regulation, including registration and education for throttle e-bikes, warning against counterproductive outright bans. Read their full proposal.
A former director of the troubled 3 Property Group is taking legal action in the Federal Court, alleging he was coerced into a directorship and is owed over $669,000. Read the full details of the case.
Venus Metals fights QGold's takeover, revealing a gold royalty & Rox stake worth over $46M. Board urges shareholders to take no action. Read the full story.
Wests Tigers face being without a CEO or chairman as Shane Richardson decides his future. The crisis follows the board's removal of four independent directors.