Great Barrier Reef Given Six Months to Avoid UNESCO ‘In Danger’ Listing
Australia has secured another reprieve after the World Heritage Committee stopped short of an ‘in danger’ listing, but warned the reef’s long-term outlook remains “very poor.”
Western Australia
Woodside Browse Project Gets WA Priority Status
The state significant designation is expected to accelerate approvals for the major gas development.
Western Australia
AAS Investigates Alleged Theft of Tax and Super Records
The Sydney-based accounting services provider is the latest Australian organisation targeted in a wave of cyberattacks.
Western Australia
Alcoa Advances Australian Gallium Production
The new plant at the Wagerup alumina refinery will strengthen supplies of the critical mineral with backing from Australia, the US and Japan.
Western Australia
Great Southern Launches 15,000m Drill Campaign at WA Gold Discovery
The company has begun an extensive drilling program at its Golden Boulder prospect, aiming to expand a promising 3.5-kilometre gold corridor within its Duketon Gold Project.
Western Australia
WA Gold Advances Abercromby Gold Project With Expanded Drilling
The company has completed the first phase of a drilling campaign at its 518,000-ounce Abercromby project, with further exploration planned to grow resources and support future mine development.
Why WA Women Are Retiring Much Poorer Than Men
Women in Western Australia face the nation's largest retirement savings divide, underscoring the long-term impact of pay gaps, career breaks and lower super balances.
Sydney Measles Alert Issued After Exposure Linked to Overseas Traveller
NSW Health has issued a measles alert in Sydney after confirming a case in a returned international traveller who was infectious while visiting public locations on January 27, 2026. Authorities have advised people who were at Sydney Airport and on selected train services to monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days. Health officials say the exposure sites pose no ongoing risk but stress vaccination remains the most effective protection, particularly for people born after 1965.
Giuffre Estate Battle Reaches Perth Court, What Happens Next?
The dispute concerning Virginia Giuffres estate commenced at the WA Supreme Court on Friday. Giuffre died by suicide at her Perth farm in April at age 41. She was awarded an estimated $22 million settlement from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in a case involving allegations of underage sexual misconduct. Her two sons are contesting the estate against former barrister Karrie Louden and housekeeper Cheryl Myers. Louden and Myers filed a counterclaim naming the sons as defendants. Giuffre’s memoir, published posthumously describes exploitation, by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She was allegedly trafficked to wealthy influential people worldwide.
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Woodside Browse Project Gets WA Priority Status
The state significant designation is expected to accelerate approvals for the major gas development.
02
AAS Investigates Alleged Theft of Tax and Super Records
The Sydney-based accounting services provider is the latest Australian organisation targeted in a wave of cyberattacks.
03
Alcoa Advances Australian Gallium Production
The new plant at the Wagerup alumina refinery will strengthen supplies of the critical mineral with backing from Australia, the US and Japan.