West Perth-based midcap Andean Silver has announced plans to raise $40 million, as it eyes a restart at its flagship Cerro Bayo silver project in Chile.
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Babcock Australia take the reins, in partnership with Saab, to manage the life cycle of the nation’s ageing Anzac-class frigates at the Henderson maritime precinct under a new 5-year, $117.5 million deal.
Two Fijian children have been given a new chance at life after undergoing successful heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva. Two-year-old Avyaan Narayan and 13-year-old Aseri Navura underwent their procedures on September 1 and were discharged from the hospital today. For the Sai Prema Foundation, the successful surgeries are more than medical procedures, with the organization describing the hospital as a facility that transforms the lives of children and their families. “This facility is for the people. And the second word that comes to my mind is transformation. This facility is transformative. It’s transforming…
Western Australia’s agriculture sector pumps more than $44 billion into the state economy, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
Families in Ba will soon have access to a more dignified and culturally appropriate facility to farewell their loved ones, with construction now underway on a new gas-fired crematorium at the Varoko Hindu Shamshan Bhumi. For many families, the facility is expected to provide a dedicated place to carry out final rites in accordance with their religious and cultural traditions while offering comfort during one of life’s most difficult moments. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, Charan Jeath Singh, marking the start of construction on a project that has been supported through…
The Magistrates Court has adjourned proceedings in the case against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad as it considers an objection by the Defence to evidence tendered by FICAC. The objection centres on the directorship details of Platinum Hotel and Resort Limited, which the Defence argues should not be admitted as evidence on the grounds that the document is hearsay. The document lists the names of three directors of the company and bears the signature of a person whose name is not identified on the document and who was not present in court to give evidence. FICAC Counsel challenged…
As the FMF Hibiscus Festival continues at Albert Park, young women taking part in this year’s pageant are being encouraged to make the most of the opportunity and believe in themselves. Miss Pacific Islands 2026, Ailava Samuels, who is also preparing to take on judging duties at the Miss Samoa Hawaii Pageant next month, says stepping into the role is a major milestone in her own journey. Having once been a contestant herself, Samuels highlighted that she never imagined she would one day become a pageant judge, admitting that she was once afraid of stepping into the spotlight. “I only…
The state library has embarked on a journey to broaden its funding base through a new philanthropic program.
Also making his mark was Junior Bula Boys midfielder Nicholas Franklin, who was named Player of the Match after Fiji’s commanding 7-2 victory over Vanuatu in their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship opener. The Brisbane-based youngster capped his performance with Fiji’s final goal and says the individual award came as a surprise, crediting his teammates for the convincing win. Franklin says he did not expect to receive the individual award, with several of his teammates also producing strong performances in the emphatic win. The youngster says the team’s four-week camp helped build a strong bond among the players, with that unity…
Australia’s economy is showing resilience despite higher interest rates and war in the Middle East, growing at 0.4 per cent in the June quarter.