Hunter businesses capitalise on the summer school holiday rush with innovative offerings, from koala sanctuary passes to kids' karaoke and circus classes, boosting the regional economy.
Myer's Home Sweet Home sale is live with massive one-day discounts on Tefal kitchenware, including frypans and air fryers. Shop top-rated items before midnight.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze announces her retirement, capping a 12-year tenure that transformed the company. Read about her legacy and the market impact.
Online beauty giant Adore Beauty launches its first regional Australian store at Westfield Kotara in Newcastle on January 22, offering free Tim Tams, goodie bags, and expert treatments.
Labor MP Michael Healy launches blistering attack on LNP's record on Cairns social housing, revealing a dire shortage and stalled projects. Read the full investigation.
Cairns' beloved Crystal Caves attraction reopens with a stunning $1.5 million transformation. See the iconic rock car's new look and immersive exhibits. Plan your visit today!
Shop owners and staff at Newcastle's Marketown Shopping Centre report daily antisocial behaviour, harassment and violence, with a recent stabbing highlighting growing safety fears. Calls for improved security intensify.
Western Australians donated an average of $1,155 each in FY2023, topping national generosity rankings. KPMG analysis reveals a giving landscape shaped by high wealth and economic pressures.
Australia will seek investment from G7 nations for a strategic critical minerals reserve in WA, targeting antimony, gallium & rare earths. Operational by end of 2026.
A $200 million pledge to upgrade Western Australia's ageing Tier 3 grain rail lines remains unfulfilled, leaving farmers reliant on costly road transport. Discover why progress has stalled.
Construction has begun on a $420 million dual carriageway through Wyong, aiming to end chronic gridlock. The project, the largest single road initiative on the Central Coast, will take 3-4 years to complete.
Augustus Minerals secures heritage clearance for its Music Well gold project near Leonora, paving the way for a maiden 1000m RC drilling program. The project lies in WA's prolific gold belt.
Zenith Minerals unveils strong drill results at its Dulcie gold project, confirming a district-scale system and paving the way for a maiden resource next month. Read the latest.
Craig Burton's WA oil & gas float faces delays amid Trump's threats to reimpose Cuba sanctions. The $20m IPO for Melbana Energy's Australian assets hangs in the balance.
Mexican food chain Guzman y Gomez is eyeing Corio for its next Victorian location as part of a major national expansion. Read about the plans and local reaction.
A major Barclays report suggests Rio Tinto should acquire Glencore to solve its looming copper supply deficit. This strategic move could reshape the global mining landscape. Read the full analysis.
A Perth retiree's forgetful moment led to a $2 million windfall after he accidentally bought two winning Lotto tickets. Discover how his lucky slip-up secured a stress-free retirement.
Beloved Perth streetwear retailer Highs & Lows has suddenly shut its Claremont store on Bay View Terrace. The closure marks the end of an 18-year chapter for the local community. Read more.
Infini Resources increases its landholding in Canada's uranium-rich Athabasca Basin by 8,900 hectares, with exploration data suggesting continuity of key geological features. Assays from recent sampling are pending.
Venus Metals Corporation urges shareholders to take no action, rejecting QGold's final $42.25m bid as the value of its key Rox Resources royalty surges past $40m.
A 36-year-old Coombs man faces court after witnesses prevented him from leaving the scene of a head-on collision in Yarralumla involving a stolen vehicle, ACT Policing alleges. Read the full story.
Dateline Resources reports impressive, wide gold intercepts beyond the known resource at its Colosseum project in California, signalling major expansion potential. Read the latest drilling results.
Strong copper prices are set to accelerate debt reduction for Sandfire Resources as it completes a major overhaul of its Motheo mine in Botswana. Read the full analysis.
Australian delivery service Sendle has ceased trading immediately, stranding customers and cutting jobs. The carbon-neutral courier rival to Australia Post emailed clients on Sunday.
Geelong's property market has opened 2025 with robust auction activity. See the latest sales results and top prices from the week ending January 11.
Cairns property market sees a strong start to 2025 with solid auction clearance rates and notable sales in suburbs like Trinity Park and Redlynch. Discover the latest results and market trends.
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.
Western Australia's battery rebate scheme is driving a solar storage boom, with outer suburbs installing 70% of systems. See how households are slashing bills.
Two Darwin tourists had a shocking start to their Sunday when a sinkhole opened up and swallowed their rental car in Adelaide. Forced to take an Uber to the airport, they share their dramatic story.
Australian grandparents provide over $63 billion in unpaid childcare annually, a vital economic contribution that remains unrecognised. Discover why experts call for formal recognition.