A $300 million battery storage system to deliver energy to the South West is one step closer to construction after receiving a panel’s approval.
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Following an unveiling of the government’s spending on sports and entertainment events in Western Australia, Business News has broken down how much was dedicated to arts and culture.
WA will be the first state to add independent, academically reviewed verification to its Aboriginal business directory.
Co-hosts’ fast start too much for Ecuador to handle, and goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez steer Javier Aguirre’s side to the Round of 16. Mexico’s phenomenal FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign continues apace, with Javier Aguirre’s side easing into the Round of 16 with a dominant 2-0 win over Ecuador, for whom Piero Hincapie received a late red card. Adverse weather conditions delayed kick-off by an hour at Mexico City Stadium, and the co-hosts had clearly been champing at the bit as they tore out of the traps. Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo, Raul Jimenez and Mora again could…
Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, has expressed strong support for the reappointment of Ro Jone Kalouniwai as Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces when his current 5 year contract expires later this year. According to Tikoduadua, Section 131(4) of the Constitution requires consultation with the Minister, in the appointment of the RFMF Commander. He stated that the Constitutional Offices Commission had consulted him on the matter and he had indicated his strong support for Kalouniwai’s reappointment. The Minister also confirmed that he met with the Commander in his office this afternoon and conveyed his support…
Kylian Mbappe moved into outright second place in the FIFA World Cup all-time leading soccer charts as France swept aside Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium to book their place in the Round of 16. Mbappe struck twice to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals, now two clear of Miroslav Klose and only one behind Lionel Messi – with further movement between the leading duo almost certain in the coming days. Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus continued their perfect start to World Cup 2026. Buoyed by a flawless group-stage campaign, France delivered an…
The competition umpire has blocked Coles’ bid to establish a new Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store citing the development would impact local retailers.
LGC Traffic Management has taken control of regional peer CB Traffic Solutions, expanding its operational footprint in a deal worth nearly $10 million.
Former Nakorotubu District School Manager Kelevi Salauca has been convicted by the Tavua Magistrates Court on one count of obtaining a financial advantage in relation to the misuse of school grant funds. Resident Magistrate Timoci Qalinauci delivered the conviction on 29 June 2026 after finding that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) had proven the case beyond reasonable doubt. The offence involved four cheques amounting to $3,700, which were signed and cashed from the school’s Free Education Grant account between 1 and 31 December 2017. During the trial, FICAC presented evidence that Salauca failed to follow the required procedures…
Jemma Newton will take the reins at WA’s second-largest professional services firm, replacing outgoing managing partner Fiona Drummond at the helm of EY.