Follow-up talks to put ‘flesh on bone’ of Japan deals
Monday, May 4,2026,19:00
A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say. .. read more..
Nico Resources to join forces with Europe-focused producer to develop regiona...
Monday, May 4,2026,18:00
A company with a nickel-cobalt project in the remote northern Goldfields is joining forces with a Europe-focused battery metals producer to develop “a regional nickel and cobalt refining platform”. .. read more..
MLG Oz’s new five-year Newmont contract expected to generate revenue of $200 ...
Monday, May 4,2026,18:00
Kalgoorlie-Boulder mining services firm MLG Oz has been awarded a new, five-year contract at Newmont’s Tanami gold operations that will earn it $200 million in revenue. .. read more..
Borrowers back to square one as likely rate hike looms
Monday, May 4,2026,17:34
Housing cost growth is set to pick up steam in the coming months as the Middle East conflict drags on, adding to the Reserve Bank's inflation concerns. .. read more..
EV tax rebate loses power as costs overload scheme
Monday, May 4,2026,17:30
Winding back the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles will save taxpayers $1.7 billion over four years, the treasurer says. .. read more..
Haribo sales hit record as gummies edge out chocolates
Monday, May 4,2026,17:06
Gummy bear maker Haribo says it sold more of its confectionary products than ever before in the last year. .. read more..
Wall St mixed as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors
Monday, May 4,2026,14:51
US stocks have opened mostly lower amid investor concerns about developments in the Middle East. .. read more..
Wall St falls on concerns about Middle East tensions
Monday, May 4,2026,14:51
US stocks have closed lower amid investor concerns about developments in the Middle East. .. read more..
A Shadow of Doubt – Episode 1: The Crime
Monday, May 4,2026,10:05
The first episode reconstructs the murder of Cabramatta MP John Newman and the volatile environment in which it occurred. Set in a suburb defined by drugs, gang violence, and rising anti-Asian sentiment, the episode presents Newman as both a crime-fighting politician and a deeply divisive figure with many enemies. In the immediate aftermath, suspicion quickly narrows onto local councillor Phuong Ngo. Despite limited evidence, media narratives and public fear begin to shape the case against him. The episode establishes the central tension of the series: a complex murder reduced to a simple story, and a suspect formed as much by perception as proof. This series draws on publicly available c... .. read more..
Former Reserve Bank research manager Peter Tulip predicting three more intere...
Monday, May 4,2026,10:02
A former senior research manager with the Reserve Bank has warned home borrowers of three more rate hikes that would take mortgage rates to levels last seen in 2008. .. read more..
Forrestania scoops 185,000-ounce WA prize as gold inventory surges
Monday, May 4,2026,09:17
Forrestania Resources has hit a golden trifecta, finalising its 185,700-ounce Karonie acquisition and delivering key resource upgrades at Ada Ann and Tycho to push its WA gold inventory beyond 300,000 ounces. .. read more..
Ardea lands Japanese Government backing for giant WA nickel play
Monday, May 4,2026,09:04
Ardea Resources’ giant Western Australian nickel-cobalt Goongarrie Hub has been named in an Australia-Japan pact, unlocking strategic backing, funding pathways, and a role in the global supply chain. .. read more..
Maritana nails sizzling 127g/t gold near Coolgardie
Monday, May 4,2026,08:35
Maritana Minerals has landed more blistering gold hits up to 127g/t gold in drilling at its Burbanks project near Coolgardie in WA, boosting confidence for its upcoming resource update. .. read more..
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises China concerns, signs agreement...
Monday, May 4,2026,08:29
Japan’s visiting PM has raised concerns about China’s military rise during discussions with Anthony Albanese in Canberra, before signing several economic and security agreements .. read more..
Sources say mass job cuts loom for Rio Tinto’s WA iron ore workforce as the n...
Monday, May 4,2026,08:23
A major cutback at the State’s largest iron ore producer is believed to be in motion as speculation mounts that a high-ranking Perth manager will soon depart. .. read more..
Sources say mass job cuts loom for Rio Tinto’s Perth iron ore workforce as th...
Monday, May 4,2026,08:23
A major cutback at the State’s largest iron ore producer is believed to be in motion as speculation mounts that a high-ranking Perth manager will soon depart. .. read more..
City ignores community calls to protect beloved Beach Road land, pushing ahea...
Monday, May 4,2026,07:57
Last month City of Bunbury councillors engaged in a heated debate to decide the future of lot 89 Beach Road, land adjacent to the city’s Big Swamp. .. read more..
At Close of Business podcast May 4 2026
Monday, May 4,2026,07:53
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA diving-turned-robotics company Dredge Robotics. .. read more..
Cometti farewelled at state memorial service
Monday, May 4,2026,07:42
Scores of people flocked to Optus Stadium on Monday afternoon to pay their respects to the late Dennis Cometti, who died on March 3. .. read more..
Australian sharemarket falls ahead of looming interest rate hike
Monday, May 4,2026,07:41
A looming call on an interest rate hike and unfavourable company announcements meant another day in the red for the Australian sharemarket. .. read more..
South Australian farmer charged after worker loses part of arm from feed mixe...
Monday, May 4,2026,07:23
A retired poultry farmer has been hit with workplace health and safety charges after a worker lost part of his arm in a feed mixer accident. .. read more..
ATO prepares contingency plans if business conditions worsen
Monday, May 4,2026,07:22
The Australian Taxation Office is preparing contingency plans in case business conditions deteriorate but said only thousands of businesses have so far flagged interest in tax relief. .. read more..
Shares off to shaky start ahead of interest rates call
Monday, May 4,2026,07:21
Australia's share market has started the week lower, pulling back ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and as traders weigh developments in the Persian Gulf. .. read more..
ADX drills ahead in Austria with shallow gas target in sight
Monday, May 4,2026,07:16
ADX Energy has drilled its HOCH-1 well in Upper Austria to 950m and is nearing target depth, chasing up to 17.3BCF of gas based on strong nearby flow rates and rapid tie-in potential to existing infrastructure. .. read more..
Abadeen to enter WA with multimillion-dollar land purchase
Monday, May 4,2026,07:00
The NSW developer is teaming up with Garry Brown-Neaves, John Meredith and other investors to deliver 3,000 lots in North Ellenbrook. .. read more..
From Taipei to Tokyo: U.S. retreat redraws Indo-Pacific alliances
Monday, May 4,2026,07:00
As U.S. attention drifts from the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan and its regional partners are recalibrating alliances, opening the door to deeper engagement with China and a reshaped balance of power. read now... .. read more..
Singapore, New Zealand sign world’s first bilateral treaty to protect essenti...
Monday, May 4,2026,06:59
Singapore and New Zealand on Monday signed the world’s first legally binding bilateral agreement to keep essential supplies – including food, fuel, healthcare products and chemical and construction materials – flowing even during crises. The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies was signed by Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy, Science and Technology Tan See Leng and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay at the Singapore-New Zealand Annual Leaders’ Meeting in... .. read more..
Austal inks $136m contract extension for two more Border Force boats
Monday, May 4,2026,06:52
Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force under a contract extension worth $136 million. .. read more..
Austal inks $150m contract extension for two more Border Force boats
Monday, May 4,2026,06:52
Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force under a contract extension worth $150 million. .. read more..
WA coal closures: Premier Coal reveals talks under way with Synergy amid 120 ...
Monday, May 4,2026,06:50
Collie miner Premier Coal is optimistic it can secure a new supply deal with Synergy to stay afloat just weeks after readying the axe on 120 jobs. .. read more..
Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe
Monday, May 4,2026,06:18
An ASX-listed footwear chain has disclosed that its chief is under investigation for potential insider trading and that it will make millions less in earnings. .. read more..
State in crisis as One Nation surges
Monday, May 4,2026,06:11
Australia’s most indebted state will hand down a budget on Tuesday – just seven months from an election – amid grim forecasts debt interest is set to hit $28m per day. .. read more..
Opinion: Securing a growth environment
Monday, May 4,2026,06:00
OPINION: Alcoa's challenge lies in balancing competing community, economic and environmental priorities. .. read more..
Scrutiny mounts over Plymouth Brethren’s Federal Election interference
Monday, May 4,2026,06:00
Allegations of covert coordination, voter intimidation and data sharing have thrust the Plymouth Brethren’s role in the 2025 Federal Election under growing national scrutiny. read now... .. read more..
Japan’s PM raises China, ‘nuclear missiles’ in Albanese meet
Monday, May 4,2026,05:48
Australia and Japan have signed a raft of new agreements after talks between the leaders in Canberra shaped by wars raging across the globe. .. read more..
Craig Mostyn Group focus on feed market with Patmore acquisition
Monday, May 4,2026,05:42
Agribusiness major Craig Mostyn Group has expanded its presence in the WA food supply chain with the acquisition of livestock feed manufacturer Patmore Feeds. .. read more..
Women Deliver Conference. Glimmers of hope amid the doom and gloom?
Monday, May 4,2026,05:39
Last week's Women Deliver conference in Melbourne exposed the global decline in humanitarian aid amid escalating conflict. .. read more..
Review: United soars into premium travel
Monday, May 4,2026,05:30
REVIEW: US airline is reacting to the changing economics of travel with a top-flight offering. .. read more..
New analysis finds WA workers were short-changed $2.8b in unpaid super
Monday, May 4,2026,05:20
New analysis from the Super Members Council found one in four Australian workers missed out on super between 2018 and 2023, costing employees $24.4 billion nationally. .. read more..
‘Boxed in’: State’s dire budget forecast
Monday, May 4,2026,05:19
Australia’s most indebted state will hand down a budget on Tuesday – just seven months from an election – amid grim forecasts debt interest is set to hit $28m per day. .. read more..