15 h. ago Soil tests lift Whitebark SA gas, hydrogen and helium gas play

Whitebark Energy’s soil gas survey demonstrated elevated micro-seepage of methane, helium and natural hydrogen at its Rickerscote prospect in South Australia.

Events

16 h. ago ASX slips for a third day as tech stocks fall, gold miners advance

Gold miners bolstered the Australian sharemarket on Wednesday, but their gains weren’t enough to offset losses by interest-rate sensitive sectors such as technology.

Politics

17 h. ago True North sharpens copper exploration strategy in Queensland

True North Copper has identified a bevy of iron-oxide-copper-gold targets across its consolidated Chumvale province in northwest Queensland.

Politics

17 h. ago Strickland boosts Serbian play with maiden 1.2Moz Gradina gold resource

Strickland Metals has unveiled an impressive 1.2 million-ounce maiden Gradina gold resource in Serbia, lifting its Rogozna project to 8.6 million gold-equivalent ounces.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: Healy’s advice to the English from behind enemy lines

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: The England leader who needs to lift to support Ben Stokes

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

Politics

22 h. ago Australian delight, English woe: Cummins boosts attack for Adelaide Test

Skipper Pat Cummins’ impending return strengthens an Australian attack that has had little trouble claiming 20 wickets in each of the first two Tests.

Events

22 h. ago Gold miners hold up ASX; Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

Gold miners led the Australian sharemarket slightly higher on Wednesday morning after US stocks were treading water overnight.

Politics

29 h. ago As a baby fleeing Africa, Victoria nearly drowned. Now she’s aiming for a gold medal

From fitness to mental-health ritual, swimming is a national pastime. And for many, a dip has helped them overcome adversity.

Politics

38 h. ago Council pushes for ‘old school’ pub stays to boost Olympic accommodation

Changes to Brisbane’s planning rules will make it easier for pubs to build new hotel rooms to boost the city’s short-stay accommodation.

Politics

39 h. ago Richo’s sins are washed as the Love Boat, Gold Coast and other scandals fade into the mist

The great and the good assembled to farewell Graham Richardson, honoured for his singular talent in wielding political influence.

Politics

44 h. ago From AI to Bitcoin: These five trends will dominate markets in 2026

Gold and silver will keep their lustre, but can Bitcoin become their digital equivalent?

Politics

46 h. ago ‘What a great and holy thing’: Roxburgh on what the world needs right now

Captivating and convivial, Richard Roxburgh talks over lunch about why he wants his new play to bring rowdy roars of laughter from the audience.

Politics

66 h. ago Kerr’s Chelsea bound for Sydney, but World Cup could play havoc with men’s games

Organisers of the Sydney Super Cup will be quietly praying for the top nations to stumble at next year’s World Cup to ensure star players from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur make the trip.

Sport

5 d. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Phoslock, Black Horse, DGR & African Gold

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Phoslock Environmental Technologies, after it flicked the switch on its Chinese water treatment factory after four long years.

Politics

5 d. ago West Wits opens South Africa’s first new gold mine in 15 years

West Wits Mining has opened its Qala Shallows underground mine west of Johannesburg, marking the first new underground gold mine development in South Africa in 15 years.

Politics

5 d. ago He gave up on his Wallabies dream to represent Hong Kong. Now he’ll play against Australia instead

Lachy Doheny is one of four Australians in the Hong Kong China rugby squad, who are making their debut Rugby World Cup appearance in 2027. And this week they learned they’ll be playing both the Wallabies and the All Blacks.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Conflict bait’: How MPs are turning tedious hearings into social media gold

Senators are seeing massive spikes in social media views and followers as they mimic the combative style of US congresspeople.

Politics

6 d. ago ASX recovers on tech strength despite rate cut hopes dissipating

Tech and gold companies have lifted the Australian market out of an early loss following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Politics

6 d. ago Pacgold gears up new South Australian mine for first gold pour

Pacgold Limited is about to restart its newly acquired White Dam gold mine in South Australia, ahead of a drill program and pregnant leach solutions set to flow.

Politics