3 h. ago ‘Serious situation unfolding’: Worker still missing after Queensland mine collapse

The search continues for a man missing for more than 18 hours at a Queensland coal mine, where two workers have died in the past five years.

Events

4 h. ago Worker remains trapped after central Queensland mine collapse

The search continues for a man trapped for more than 18 hours at a Queensland coal mine, where two workers have died in the past five years.

Politics

20 h. ago Fears for workers trapped in mine collapse in Central Queensland

Emergency crews have raced to the scene of a mine collapse in Central Queensland.

Politics

21 h. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Charger Metals, Calix & Investigator Silver

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Charger Metals which unleashed a ripping high-grade maiden gold discovery at its Xmas anomaly in WA.

Events

24 h. ago Minister ‘working every day’ as flood disaster strikes state’s north

The disaster recovery minister had booked leave for shortly before Christmas, when regions in North Queensland copped a year’s worth of rain.

Events

27 h. ago ASX dips on first day of trading; miners and info tech firms fall

The Australian sharemarket dropped in the first session of the new year as shares in gold companies plunged.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘It happened in seconds’: How a night of youthful joy turned into tragedy

Young revellers had crowded into the Le Constellation basement to cheer the year ahead. Now, that future has been cut short for at least 40 of them.

Politics

28 h. ago Gold, coffee and Donald Trump: Australia’s rollercoaster economic year in 10 charts

We started 2025 with interest rate cuts and ended it talking about increases. Gold soared, but it wasn’t the most precious of precious metals.

Politics

46 h. ago Kehoe hoping revitalised cult hero Shaggy can repay punters’ faith

Wyong trainer Allan Kehoe says people still always ask him ‘Where’s Shaggy?’. He hopes the sprinter can get back in the spotlight on Saturday at Randwick.

Politics

58 h. ago The first place Zan Rowe goes the morning after her New Year’s Eve hosting gig

The ABC host jumps into the Bronte ocean pool, bright and early, to start the year right. The way she hopes it will continue, with grace and gratitude.

Politics

58 h. ago New year’s recovery kit: 12 easy pizzas and flatbreads to cure any hangover

From low-effort bases to high-reward toppings, these pizzas and flatbreads are so easy you can master them even with a New Year’s hangover. Grab a slice and heal.

Politics

62 h. ago How the Goss government tried to win back voters in its dying days

Newly released cabinet documents from 1995 detail the efforts of the then Queensland Labor government to recover from a knife-edge, and temporary, election win.

Politics

3 d. ago Flagship secures second $1.25m Xinhai tranche on Chilean gold project

Flagship Minerals has received its second $1.25 million tranche after Shandong Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment completed its due diligence on Flagship’s Chilean Pantanillo project.

Politics

3 d. ago It’s been an underwhelming year on the ASX. Will 2026 be any better?

While gold glittered, the local sharemarket underperformed its global peers. But fund managers and analysts see some promising opportunities for the year ahead.

Politics

3 d. ago Fireworks cancelled and money lost, but signs of hope for Bondi businesses

Sydneysiders and tourists have been asked to “open their wallets” in a show of solidarity for a community torn by terror, while nearly 100 businesses have applied for grants.

Economics

3 d. ago Airlines investigate why passengers put lives at risk for their bags

Mobile phone footage from recent evacuations has shown that people are increasingly pausing to recover their belongings from overhead lockers before evacuating a stricken aircraft.

Events

3 d. ago Floods cut roads, threaten livestock in far north Queensland

The premier told Queenslanders the region was seeing heavy rainfall, but added: “We’ve got every confidence in locals being able to handle that.”

Events

4 d. ago Gold miners send ASX lower in afternoon trade; Energy stocks gain

Brent traded below $62 a barrel after rising 2.1 per cent on Monday, while West Texas Intermediate was near $US58.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX rises in early trade as banks, energy stocks gain; gold miners slump

Banks, retailers and energy stocks bolstered the Australian sharemarket in early trade, making up for a plunge in mining stocks after volatility hit precious metals overnight.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX set to open flat after stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down

The Australian sharemarket is set for a lukewarm start after stocks slipped overnight on Wall Street as traders pared bets on the tech giants and gold prices plunged.

Politics