Western Australia

H5N1 bird flu spreads to mammals and expands in Australia

53 clusters · 306 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: New South Wales detects five new H5 bird flu cases in wild birds

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak continues to spread across Australia, with confirmed cases expanding across multiple regions. In Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula has reached 24 cases, including detections in the City of Fra

Global mining and energy resource updates

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Australian mining firms report gold production and resource growth

Global mining and energy companies have reported various operational successes, including resource expansions and increased production. In Australia, True North Copper expanded its Mt Oxide copper discovery in Queenslan

Australia flood and sea-level rise risks

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Australia faces $855 billion risk from rising sea levels

Australia is facing significant economic and structural threats from flooding and rising sea levels. Initial assessments indicate that over two million homes are exposed to flood risks, which could lead to a projected $4

US and global energy storage expansion

11 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: U.S. clean power capacity reaches 388 GW after 45% Q2 surge

The United States continues its rapid expansion in utility-scale battery storage, with capacity projected to reach nearly 65 GW by the end of 2026. In California, Wellhead Electric Company has completed the Stanton Batte

Australian aged care and hospital funding crisis

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Australia aged care shortage causes hospital bed block

Australian state and territory health ministers are escalating pressure on the federal government to address a funding gap between state-operated hospitals and federally funded aged care. Initially, concerns focused on

One Nation wins Secret Harbour by-election

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: One Nation surges in Australian polls after Secret Harbour byelection

The Secret Harbour by-election in Western Australia concluded with a historic victory for One Nation, marking the party’s first seat in the Western Australian lower house. Candidate Luke Herdegen secured the seat, captur

Gold exploration in Western Australia

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Astral Resources reports high-grade gold at Mandilla Project

Gold exploration in Western Australia continues to yield high-grade results from multiple projects. Avira Resources reported high-grade gold intercepts at the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, specifically at the Maori Queen pro

Australian housing crisis and market volatility escalation

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: UK and Australia housing markets face declines amid economic uncertainty

By early September, the housing crisis intensified as discussions shifted toward intergenerational inequity and market corrections. During a Senate inquiry, RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter characterized monetary policy

QantasLink Fokker F100 to Embraer E190 fleet transition

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: QantasLink begins fleet renewal with arrival of first Embraer E190

QantasLink is transitioning its fleet from Fokker F100 aircraft to Embraer E190 jets to improve fuel efficiency and reliability. As part of this transition, the airline donated its retired Fokker F100, named ‘Meekatharr

Western Australia energy and economic transition

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Western Australia targets renewable energy shift and data centre growth

Western Australia is implementing a strategic transition from coal dependency toward renewable energy and high-tech infrastructure. The government has introduced the Collie Basin blueprint, allocating $58.6 million to ma

Carolina Wilga Australian Outback survival story

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Carolina Wilga recounts survival after 11 nights lost in Australian outback

Carolina Wilga, a German backpacker, survived a twelve-day ordeal in the Australian Outback after a vehicle accident in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The incident occurred in late June 2025 when Wilga, then

Australian Powerball jackpot wins

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Australia Powerball jackpot split among four winners

Four Australians have split a $20.8 million Powerball jackpot after matching all seven winning numbers and the Powerball in draw 1581. Each winner will receive approximately $5.2 million. Winners include residents from

Gold exploration and resource growth in Western Australia

7 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Gold exploration advances in Western Australia

Gold exploration in Western Australia continues to yield significant mineralization results and resource expansions. In the Goldfields, Cosmo Metals confirmed mineralization along the Fitzroy Shear, while Ore Resources i

Australian mineral exploration activity

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Western Australia leads Australian mineral exploration spending

Australian mineral exploration has seen significant activity, particularly in the gold sector. In Western Australia, gold exploration investment reached a record high since 1988, with the state accounting for over 70 per

Western Australian copper and gold mining exploration

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Mining companies report high-grade copper and gold exploration results

Mining exploration in Western Australia has yielded significant results for copper and gold projects. Solstice Minerals reported that drilling at its Nanadie project extended the copper-gold mineralisation beyond previou

Gold resource developments in Western Australia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Maritana Minerals declares maiden Rose Hill gold ore reserve

In August 2026, mining companies in Western Australia reported significant developments regarding gold resources and reserves. Forrestania Resources announced a 131% increase to the mineral resource estimate at its Brit

Yung Filly granted bail to return to UK pending retrial

7 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Yung Filly granted bail to return to UK pending Australian retrial

British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly (Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos) faced ten sexual‑assault charges in the Western Australian District Court following an alleged September 2024 encounter in Perth. During the tria

Australian GST allocation dispute

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Australia GST allocation costs rise to $6 billion annually

The Australian Productivity Commission has issued an interim report recommending the reversal of the 2018 Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution reforms, describing the changes as ‘a costly mistake’ that has created a

Mount Ridley Mines mineral extraction developments

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Mount Ridley Mines reports world's largest scandium resource

Mount Ridley Mines has reported significant technical progress and resource upgrades regarding mineral extraction at the Grass Patch Complex in Western Australia. Automated mineralogy studies conducted by AXT Pty Ltd id

Australian gold exploration and operational developments

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Westgold Resources plans Meekatharra processing expansion

Late‑July 2026 saw a cascade of encouraging results across junior gold projects in Western Australia and New South Wales. Auric Mining confirmed a positive scoping study for re‑establishing its Burbanks processing plant

Alcoa industrial expansion in Western Australia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Alcoa begins construction on Western Australia gallium project

Alcoa is expanding its industrial operations and resource security in Western Australia through new energy and mineral projects. In mid-August 2026, Equus Energy signed a binding 10-year gas sales agreement with Alcoa t

Australasian lamb market: supply surges and export shifts

15 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lamb markets see shift toward high-value export destinations

By mid-August 2026, the Australasian lamb market faced significant volatility driven by supply surges and shifting export patterns. In Australia, a substantial increase in livestock offerings led to a cooling period. She

Western Australia gold project development

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mining companies secure funding for Western Australia projects

Everest Metals is advancing its Mt Dimer Taipan gold project toward first ore production, having stockpiled over 130,000 tonnes of run-of-mine material. Under a 200,000-tonne toll-treatment agreement with MEGA Resources,

McLaren Minerals titanium exploration in Australia

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: McLaren Minerals and McFarlane Lake Mining report significant resource updates

McLaren Minerals reported extensive titanium mineralization at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia. Analysis of 68 boreholes indicated continuous heavy-mineral (HM) mineralization starting at the surface, w

Australian renewable energy infrastructure expansion

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Windlab and Squadron Energy seek approval for solar and battery expansion in Queensland

Renewable energy infrastructure is expanding across Australia through various wind, solar, and battery storage developments. In Western Australia, the Warradarge Wind Farm Stage 2 has reached a milestone with the instal

Global mining exploration and production updates

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Global mining firms report resource discoveries and contract wins

Mining exploration and operational activities have seen significant developments across Western Australia, Malawi, West Africa, and South America. In Western Australia, companies reported high-grade results for various

Australian lottery prize distributions

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Australian lottery winners secure multiple million-dollar jackpots

In the 2025–26 financial year, Australian lottery players collected over $1.53 billion across 492 Division One prizes. Victoria recorded the highest number of wins, while New South Wales secured the largest total share o

Perth Mint gold bar world record

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Gold prices surge amid weakening US economic signals

The Perth Mint in Western Australia has produced a 521.2 kg gold bar, named the ‘People’s Bar’, which has set a Guinness World Record for the largest gold bar ever made. This achievement surpasses the previous 300 kg rec

Australia upgrades freight highways and rest areas

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Australia announces $9 million for heavy vehicle rest areas

In late July 2026, the Australian federal government announced two major freight‑road projects. On 26 July, a $181 million investment was committed to a 14.9-km upgrade of the Newell Highway north of Moree in New South W

Australian canola production and research

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Australian canola growers adopt record rotations for higher margins

Agricultural developments in Australia regarding canola production involve both genetic research and changes in planting strategies. Researchers, led by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIR