A federal inquiry examines the worsening financial state of Australian local governments, with Hunter councils highlighting unsustainable costs from climate change, tourism, and state mandates. Will it lead to real change?
The Albanese government faces criticism over claims its tobacco tax will fund health measures. Experts call it a misleading 'puff piece' that ignores the true cost of smoking. Read the full analysis.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger that could create the world's largest mining company. Get the latest details.
Lindian Resources gears up for production at its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, with key infrastructure advancing and a major offtake deal secured. Discover how this high-grade deposit fits into the global supply chain shift.
Titanium Sands moves closer to developing its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project, lodging a mining licence application. The project boasts a 318Mt resource and could generate nearly $2bn in stage one revenue.
Viridis Mining wins $US50m support from Export Finance Australia for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, marking a key step in Western supply chain security. Read the full story.
Experts warn Australia's economy is now governed by subsidy, not reform, with $100bn in off-budget vehicles hiding the true cost. Discover the risks to taxpayers.
Millions of Australians will save on prescription costs as PBS co-payments drop to $31.60 from New Year's Day. Find out how the federal government's policy affects you.
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement. Read the full story on the controversial award.
Expert predictions for Western Australia's mining sector in 2026. Will iron ore hold strong? Can lithium and rare earths rebound? Get the full analysis here.
Muswellbrook Shire Council is consulting on a Special Rate Variation for mining land to address a looming $5 million annual revenue shortfall. The move aims to protect community services and fund economic transition.
Amid growing public outcry, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces demands to establish a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach massacre and the surge in anti-Semitism. Critics accuse the government of inaction.
Viridis Mining and Minerals shares surged 39% after securing a crucial environmental licence for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, a major de-risking milestone. Discover the project's strategic advantages and global implications.
Newcastle bus drivers have voted down a proposed enterprise agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, leading to renewed industrial action and service disruptions. Read the latest on the pay and conditions dispute.
A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
St George Mining delivers its thickest high-grade intercept yet at the Araxá project, hitting 139.45m at 4.05% TREO from surface. Discover the implications for this world-class resource.
WA's mid-year review reveals a $7.5bn revenue windfall from iron ore and gold, delivering an eighth straight surplus. Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends no new cost-of-living measures. Read the full analysis.
Shocking data reveals individuals in Sydney's suburbs own hundreds of firearms, fuelling urgent national debate on gun law reform after the Bondi terror attack. Read the full story.
Mining services giant Macmahon Holdings secures a major $792 million contract extension at the Dawson metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, boosting its order book and workforce. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and citizenship requirements, following the Bondi tragedy. Leaders to update National Firearms Agreement.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ends 2025 on a high after a crushing election win and Coalition chaos. But political analyst Mark Kenny warns of looming dangers from hubris and secrecy that could undo Labor's success. Read the full analysis.
The South Australian government has released 13 new land parcels for mineral exploration, boosting the state's mining sector and creating new job opportunities. Read the full details.
Paul Murray argues the WA and Federal Labor governments must curb spending to ease the cost of living crisis. Read his analysis on fiscal policy impacts.
A landmark South Australian tourism agreement will see vast land parcels returned to Indigenous owners and generate half a billion dollars in rent. Read the full story.
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.
FMR Resources' geophysics reveals a significantly larger, untested conductive body at the Llahuin copper-gold project in Chile. New drilling is now targeting the potential high-grade core.
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.
A former top bureaucrat warns Australia needs a political 'fixer' to navigate looming economic and social challenges. Discover why and what it means for the nation's future.
The South Australian government has released 17 new land parcels for mineral exploration, covering over 1,700 square kilometres. Discover the key locations and what it means for the state's economy.