Editorial: Why the economy feels just like Groundhog Day
Tuesday, March 17,2026,10:55
Don’t hold your breath for Treasurer Jim Chalmers to acknowledge the Government has been part of Australia’s economic problem. .. read more..
Roger Cook demands private operator of Midland hospital answer for great-gran...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,09:45
Roger Cook has been forced into apologising to a Perth great-grandmother after claiming corridor care was a ‘normal’ part of hospitals flexing to meet demand. .. read more..
Premier Roger Cook says May the right time for free flu vaccine rollout after...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,09:25
The Premier has backed May as the ‘sweet spot’ for the free flu vaccine rollout after the Opposition called on the program to be moved a month earlier to protect against the winter surge. .. read more..
NDIS on track to devour mining golden goose in two years with federal annual ...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,09:07
The Federal Government’s annual NDIS spend is projected to be two years away from surpassing all the taxes and royalties that Australia’s mining sector generates, prompting fresh calls for a policy overhaul. .. read more..
Bingo game comes out as world sweats
Tuesday, March 17,2026,08:08
FROM THE HILL: Fuel shortages are biting and the opposition has created a Bingo game. .. read more..
WA’s junior miners at risk of standing down workers as diesel supplies tighte...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,08:01
A mad dash for diesel in WA’s regional towns has left explorers and junior miners with little choice but to watch their on-site supplies dwindle, and reignited warnings that operations may have to be halted. .. read more..
Carey concerned about cost pressures of war
Tuesday, March 17,2026,08:00
The housing minister says the construction industry could be hit with more cost increases as a result of the conflict in Iran. .. read more..
Shires of Narrogin and West Arthur to participate in pilot community benefits...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,08:00
As renewable project developments surge, four local governments in the Wheatbelt have been chosen to pilot the State Government’s newest community benefit guidelines after years of demand. .. read more..
Gold miner Matsa Resources facing fuel shortage risk
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:55
ASX-listed Matsa Resources has gone into a trading halt after its mining and haulage contractor revealed it was standing down workers because of concern over fuel supplies. .. read more..
Gold miner Matsa Resources plays down fuel shortage risk
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:55
UPDATED: ASX-listed Matsa Resources said mining and processing of gold from its Devon Pit mine are proceeding as planned after speculation it would be affected by fuel shortages. .. read more..
Perth fuel prices to soar again as WA gold mining company stands down workers...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:54
Petrol prices will rise again on Wednesday as the pinch continues to be felt across WA, with one mining company forced to stand down more than half its staff due to fuel shortages. .. read more..
RBA’s split board signals division on pace of rate increases, with May rise s...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:51
The RBA admitted it’s now racing to avoid a recession, but its split board signals a potentially good turn of events of mortgage holders in May. .. read more..
At Close of Business podcast March 17 2026
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:43
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Business News' South West edition. .. read more..
Leach pad re-crush ramps as Pacgold stacks SA gold hits
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:57
Pacgold Ltd’s recent drilling results at White Dam have continued to support a resource upgrade. A newly commissioned crushing circuit has also begun a leach dump re-crush program with an eye on early cashflow .. read more..
Miners and banks lead ASX higher after surprise Reserve Bank rate division
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:53
Australian shares snapped a three-day losing streak despite a split Reserve Bank vote and ongoing issues with high fuel prices across the country. .. read more..
Tax discount ‘skewing’ property market to investors
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:50
A parliamentary report has found significant tax discounts on capital gains have tipped the scales in favour of investors compared to owner-occupiers .. read more..
Australian stock market gains after split rate decision
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:42
The Australian share market has gained ground after the Reserve Bank lifted interest rates in a split decision that raised hopes the central bank might forgo third strike hike in May. .. read more..
Medicide. Australian healthcare’s tight links Israel, despite Gaza
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:39
State governments and major hospitals deeply embedded in Israel's health 'ecosystem', while Israel refuses to help 20,000 injured in Gaza. .. read more..
Medicide. Australian healthcare’s tight links with Israel, despite Gaza
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:39
State governments and major hospitals deeply embedded in Israel's health 'ecosystem', while Israel refuses to help 20,000 injured in Gaza. .. read more..
Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:39
Embattled radio host Kyle Sandilands says he expects his employer to honour his multimillion-dollar contract as he waits to hear whether he will be fired. .. read more..
Rox takes $245m FID at Youanmi
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:36
Rox Resources has pulled the $245 million investment trigger on its Youanmi gold project near Sandstone, with a view to producing gold at the brownfields site next year. .. read more..
‘A bit of glamour’: royal sighting leaves fans smiling
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:29
Australian devotees have managed to catch a glimpse of the Danish king and queen as they toured sustainable and renewable energy developments. .. read more..
‘We don’t know what is going to happen’
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:15
Speaking after the RBA hiked rates in a divided vote, Ms Bullock dropped the R-word unprompted in her nationally televised press conference. .. read more..
Inquiry finds capital gains tax discount skews home ownership towards investo...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:09
An inquiry into Australia’s capital gains tax system has made scathing findings about the country’s housing crisis. .. read more..
Pressure mounts on Australia to distance itself from Iran war
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:00
Even as the war with Iran escalates and threatens global oil supplies and economic stability, critics argue Australia should distance itself from the conflict rather than risk deeper involvement. read now... .. read more..
Australians banks have started to pass on the RBA’s interest rate hike
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:41
It didn’t take the major banks long to react to the Reserve Bank’s decision to lift interest rates for the second time in as many meetings. .. read more..
NRL WA and Bears welcome 2026 participation rise
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:40
A solid combination of focus, resources and time into WA by the National Rugby League is delivering results, according to NRL WA boss John Sackson. .. read more..
NRL WA, Bears welcome 2026 participation rise
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:40
A solid combination of focus, resources and time into WA by the National Rugby League is delivering results, according to NRL WA boss John Sackson. .. read more..
Panel approves National Storage’s $10m build in Wattle Grove
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:30
National Storage will add to its Western Australian footprint after its $10 million facility in Perth's south-east received the green light. .. read more..
Opinion: Crypto may break on the AI wave
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:30
OPINION: The latest crypto plunge may be a sign investors have grown tired of the uncertainty. .. read more..
More pain for mortgage holders as rates rise again
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:24
The Reserve Bank has hiked the official cash rate for the second time in as many months, leading to higher repayments for homeowners. .. read more..
Siren reveals wider gold system at flagship NZ project
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:14
Siren Gold has struck fresh gold 500m west of the current Main Zone resource at the company’s Sams Creek project in New Zealand, with a 19-metre hit going 1.30g/t gold, featuring 9m at 1.86g/t gold. .. read more..
Chalmers points to Iran war as RBA hikes interest rates
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:12
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to the Reserve Bank’s close decision to hike interest rates, suggesting the war in the Middle East is to blame. .. read more..
RBA divided, ‘more misery’ for Aussies
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:02
The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift interest rates was a “close call” with the board revealing it was divided 5-4 over the decision to increase rates. .. read more..
Iran to blame for rate hike: Treasurer
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:02
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to the Reserve Bank’s close decision to hike interest rates, suggesting the war in the Middle East is to blame. .. read more..
Analysis: War threatens more than petrol prices
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:00
ANALYSIS: As conflict escalates in Iran and the Middle East, anxiety has settled on a familiar pressure point: the petrol bowser and just how high prices may climb. .. read more..
Beware the right-wing race to the MAGA bottom
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:00
Australia’s conservative parties are sliding into a Trump-style contest to see who can harness division, fear and anti-immigration politics most effectively. read now... .. read more..
Interest rates: How much extra you will pay now after RBA increased official ...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:49
If you’re a homeowner, here’s how much extra you’ll need to find each month after the March interest rate hike. .. read more..
Coal miner reaps price rise from Middle East conflict
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:36
Coalminer New Hope is experiencing a price lift for the black mineral from the war in the Middle East, after posting a sharp fall in interim profit. .. read more..
Australian retailers’ second-half earnings at risk as higher fuel prices, int...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:20
Australian retailers are facing a hit to second-half earnings as rising fuel prices crunch household budgets, expectations of interest rates rise and consumer confidence starts to deteriorate. .. read more..