Black Friday Beats Boxing Day for WA Shoppers

New Bankwest data shows West Australians spent 28% more during Black Friday week than Boxing Day week in 2025, cementing the US import's retail dominance. Discover the trends reshaping consumer habits.

Why RBA's independence is a shield, not a safeguard

Economists Dimitri Burshtein and Peter Swan argue the RBA's independence is a crucial shield against political pressure, but not an infallible safeguard for economic stability. Read their analysis.

$4.5m Commercial Centre Proposed for Mindarie

A $4.5 million development application for a new commercial precinct in Mindarie, the West Tamala Park Local Centre, is now open for public consultation. Read the details.

St George drills huge rare earths hits in Brazil

St George Mining's Araxá project delivers exceptional drill results, confirming thick, high-grade rare earths and niobium from surface, poised for a major resource upgrade. Read the full story.

Gateway steps on gas in WA Wiluna gold chase

Gateway Mining accelerates exploration at its Yandal gold project near Wiluna, with fresh drilling confirming significant high-grade mineralisation along key shear structures. Read more on the emerging Eastern Goldfields play.

Australia Day 2026: Top Deals for Your Celebration

Get your Australia Day party sorted without breaking the bank. Discover the best bargains on barbecues, outdoor furniture, tableware, and decorations from top retailers. Act fast on these limited-time offers!

Kemerton Lithium Plant Director Exits Albemarle

The site director at Albemarle's Kemerton lithium plant in WA's South West has departed. The exit comes as the US giant scales back operations and jobs amid a global lithium price slump.

Financial adviser plunders $1.03m from client super

Subiaco financial adviser Anthony Torre defrauded eight clients of $1.03 million from their superannuation. Victims describe a devastating betrayal of trust that shattered their retirement. Read the full story.

Dateline closes in on US gold feasibility study

Dateline Resources advances its Colosseum gold project feasibility study, boosted by record bullion prices and strong metallurgical results. The redevelopment plan gains confidence from historical data.

Australian Billionaire Strikes Multi-Million WWE Deal

Australian billionaire Laurence Escalante's Virtual Gaming Worlds forms a major global partnership with WWE, aiming to boost fan engagement and brand reach. Discover the details of this landmark deal.

Qantas adds three new planes for WA FIFO routes

Qantas expands its WA FIFO operations with three new Airbus A220s, featuring major cabin upgrades for fly-in fly-out workers. The move signals confidence in the resources sector.

Cairns car theft crisis: 45 stolen in 19 days

Cairns faces a fresh wave of car thefts with 45 vehicles stolen in under three weeks. Police urge residents to secure their cars and remove keys. Read the latest crime stats and safety advice.

Big Splash Water Park Repossessed by Lenders

Canberra's iconic Big Splash water park has been officially repossessed by its lenders. The site, closed for over a year, faces an uncertain future. Read the full story.

NRW wins $750m Meandu coal mine contract

WA contractor NRW Holdings lands a major $750 million mining services agreement at the state-owned Meandu coal mine in Queensland, set to employ 400 local workers. Read the full details.

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