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A team led by former Macquarie Capital bankers has cleared a planning hurdle to build a $1 billion battery energy storage system near Gingin.
Resources Minister Madeleine King used a visit to Perth to reaffirmed her support for strike action at BHP’s Port Hedland operations, which could cost the miner up to $120 million per day.
The FIFA World Cup served up another exciting day of action as France and Argentina opened their campaigns with convincing victories, while Norway also made a statement. France defeated Senegal 3-1 in Group I, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding another as Les Bleus showcased their title credentials. Defending champions Argentina were equally dominant, cruising to a 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J to begin their title defence on a high note. Norway completed the day’s action with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq, with Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Group…
All schools across Fiji will return to normal operations on Thursday, 18 June 2026, following improvements in weather conditions. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro confirmed the decision after consultations with the National Disaster Risk Management Office, the Fiji Meteorological Service and other relevant agencies. Authorities have advised that weather conditions have stabilised, while schools have reported that their facilities are safe, accessible and ready to resume teaching and learning activities. Students and teachers are expected to return to classrooms as scheduled. Despite the nationwide reopening, parents and guardians are being urged to assess local conditions before sending children to school, particularly…
A $5 million staff housing precinct will be built in Tom Price to help the local government bring staff to the Pilbara mining town.
A team including alumni from Liontown and Brightstar Resources hopes to bring a legacy US goldmine back to production, setting its sights on an ASX listing worth up to $10 million.
The state’s Liberal leader has had to clarify his commitment to his alliance partners over One Nation comments.
A total of 152 officers from the Fiji Police Force and the Tuvalu Police Service have successfully completed a Certificate in Policing Level 4, a nationally recognised qualification under the Fiji National Qualifications Framework. The graduates, who form Basic Recruits Course Training Batch 69, underwent a revised four-month training programme focused on delivering professional policing services that are accountable, ethical, reliable and aligned with modern policing standards. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu officiated at the certificate presentation ceremony and used the occasion to remind the recruits of the high standards expected within the policing profession. He stressed that integrity and discipline…
The City of South Perth council has backed a two-month extension to a local government monitor’s term, a day before her appointment ended.