1 hour ago How a bungle over train seats forced NSW to buy more expensive carriages

The screw-up is one of a list of failings identified in a report scathing of Transport for NSW’s purchase of two new multibillion-dollar train fleets.

Politics

6 h. ago The ‘tough decisions’ that could have a major impact on WA fishers’ bag limits

A forum in Perth has heard species of popular fish have dropped to “severe” levels, despite seasonal bans.

Politics

10 h. ago Alisa and Ambrose were promised extra green space. They’re getting car parks instead

A state government project conceived to improve walking and cycling links will now increase the number of car parking spaces in the area.

Politics

10 h. ago Bob v the builders: Former premier in home reno legal stoush

Bob Carr is fighting project managers over a $220,000 fee linked to renovation works on his $8.8 million Coogee penthouse.

Politics

21 h. ago Great Southern lands $337k grant to drive WA gold and platinum hunt

Great Southern Mining has won a $337,500 Government grant to fund deep drilling at its WA Duketon gold project and an East Laverton Diorite Hill platinum-group target.

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24 h. ago Dateline zeroes in on colossal new gold targets in California

Dateline Resources tightened its drill plan at Californian gold project after a 3D study ranked six breccia pipe targets, with three emerging as top drilling priorities.

Events

26 h. ago $27m war chest: The independents who raised the most money at the election

Candidates with the biggest financial war chests failed to get elected at the May election, as Climate 200 and individual donors poured a record $27 million into community independent campaigns.

Politics

39 h. ago Labor will force developers to protect wildlife – but it needs the Coalition’s help

Environment Minister Murray Watt is promising strict new requirements on project developers to prevent harm to nature.

Politics

3 d. ago There’s a least bad time in your life to drink alcohol. And it’s not in old age

It’s associated with poor health outcomes, from premature ageing to a higher risk of stroke, but is there a time in your life when the impact of consuming alcohol is, well, not quite so bad?

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3 d. ago Gas fitter pleads guilty over death of newborn at Bankstown Hospital

Christopher Turner changed his plea on Friday over the 2016 tragedy that left one newborn dead and another with life-long brain injuries. 

Events

3 d. ago Poor track design contributed to Queensland greyhound deaths: report

Animal welfare was meant to be ‘at the core’ of The Q’s design, but a new report has found that did little to prevent up to 16 deaths at the venue this year.

Politics

4 d. ago What a life: Former church minister and state rugby player nears 110th birthday

Reverend Bill Morgan has had a full life, as a keen Bulldogs supporter, clergyman and playing rugby with Weary Dunlop. Credit: The 100 Project

Sport

4 d. ago ‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle

The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.

Economics

4 d. ago Daughter of Floreat murderer urges public to back in WA gun reforms

A report tabled in parliament has scrutinised the laws, including a new guns portal which the committee found was not ready for the volume users who tried to update their licences. 

Events

4 d. ago Eclipse set to expand rare earths bounty with Greenland drilling

Eclipse Metals has launched drilling at its 100%-owned Gronnedal rare earths project in southwest Greenland to extend its already huge 89Mt rare earths resource.

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5 d. ago Strickland hits monster gold zones at Serbian Shanac project

Strickland Metals has revealed thick new high-grade gold zones at its Serbian Shanac deposit, confirming up-dip extensions and adding firepower to its 7.4Moz Rogozna resource.

Events

5 d. ago Essential workers are locked out of rentals, but Labor says WA is ‘being bold’ in housing

The latest Anglicare rental affordability report shows early childhood educators or hospitality workers could only afford less than 1 per cent of the available rentals in Perth – or 16 properties.

Society

5 d. ago ‘Running towards the fire’: Tony Armstrong’s most personal project yet

This new ABC series, featuring Adam Goodes and Usman Khawaja, tackles a topic the former News Breakfast star sadly knows too well.

Events

5 d. ago Brendan was looking for a Melbourne home. Then the agent asked for more money

Only a fraction of Melbourne’s rental listings are affordable to essential workers, a report has found.

Politics

5 d. ago Eclipse eyes NASDAQ dual listing to underpin US rare earths push

Eclipse Metals is planning a NASDAQ dual listing to tap North American investors and funding for its Greenland rare earths project as US demand for critical minerals ramps up.

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