Australia is betting big on critical minerals with a $22.7 billion strategy. Discover what they are, their vital uses, and which ones are driving the global energy transition. Read the full analysis.
St George Mining uncovers high-grade niobium zone at Araxá, Brazil, with thick intercepts from surface, signalling a major resource upgrade. Read the latest on this world-class discovery.
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.
A rare black cockatoo with unique yellow plumage has been photographed in Dardanup. Experts believe the bird has a condition called leucism. Read the full story.
A second office tower on Phillip's Furzer Street is up for sale, following the landmark $305 million sale of its neighbour. The building now houses the new Australian Centre for Disease Control.
A Geelong man ran 58 gruelling kilometres to honour each year of his mother's life after her death from early-onset dementia. Read his powerful story of love, loss, and remembrance.
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.
St George Mining's latest drilling at its Araxá project in Brazil has returned exceptional rare earth and niobium grades, signalling a major resource upgrade. Read more about this world-class discovery.
Former Geelong footballer Damien Christensen opens up about his diagnosis of a rare appendix cancer and his ongoing recovery. Read his powerful story of resilience.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her eight-month-old twin daughters have been diagnosed with severe spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The singer shares their heartbreaking journey and urgent call for early detection.
From lithium to rare earths, Western Australia's mining sector is poised for major moves in 2026. Discover the five key projects, including Bald Hill and Thunderbird, set to define the state's resources future.
Encounter Resources has uncovered a massive rare earths deposit in WA's remote West Arunta. The find promises to boost Australia's critical minerals supply. Read more on the breakthrough.
Shocking discovery of frogs with severe tumours in Cairns' CBD wetlands prompts a major environmental investigation. Experts fear a localised pollution event. Read the full report.
A spectacular and rare double bloom of the world's largest flower, the Titan Arum, has occurred at a private Cairns residence. Witness the 'Corpse Flower' phenomenon.
Rebecca Gayheart details her mission to secure round-the-clock nursing for ex-husband Eric Dane following his ALS diagnosis. The actor vows to keep fighting for his family.
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NSW Health issues urgent warning after a fourth person contracts Legionnaires' disease in Sydney's CBD. Authorities are investigating cooling towers as the potential source. Know the symptoms.
Dateline Resources takes a major step at its Colosseum gold and rare earths project, securing critical water rights and infrastructure. The move de-risks development as the feasibility study advances.
A rare botanical event is unfolding in Cairns as four Amorphophallus titanum, or corpse flowers, prepare to bloom simultaneously. Witness this stinky spectacle at the Botanic Gardens!
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.
A Mareeba farmer was placed on life support after contracting leptospirosis, a disease he blames on wandering cattle. Read his harrowing story and the community's call for action.
Health Minister Mark Butler announces Professor Zoe Wainer as the inaugural director-general of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, set to launch on January 1. Learn about her background and the centre's mission.
Red Metal Limited accelerates metallurgical work at its Sybella rare earths project in Queensland. Large-scale column heap leach tests are now underway, with results expected to shape future mine studies. Read more.
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.
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.
A Geelong pensioner shares her harrowing battle with Ross River virus as cases surge in Victoria. Experts warn of a severe season and urge protective measures.
Geelong's Jasmyn Tate, 12, receives a prestigious award for her resilience through a lifelong health battle, including a rare condition and a heart transplant. Read her inspiring story.
Perth's Mt Ridley Mines will ship ore samples to a top US national lab for processing studies, advancing its role in allied critical mineral supply chains. Read the full story.
A Perth family's summer is transformed after a Telethon initiative gifts a UV-blocking pool shade for their son Toby, who has rare Cockayne Syndrome. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
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.