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The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness3 hrs ago
Venus Metals begins drilling to expand Bellchambers gold resource
Venus Metals has started reverse-circulation drilling beneath its Bellchambers gold deposit in Western Australia. The program targets a higher-grade zone that could add up to 60,000 ounces to the existing 31,400-ounce resource.
finance.yahoo.comfinance5 days ago
Forrestania Resources Secures $310 Million for Edna May Gold Hub Acquisition
Forrestania Resources obtained firm commitments to raise $310 million through an institutional share placement. The funds will complete the purchase of the Edna May gold processing facility in Western Australia and support plant refurbishment.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld12 days ago
Police Commissioner Orders Review of Handling of Giuffre Case
The police commissioner ordered an internal review after being asked whether officers responded appropriately to requests for help from Virginia Giuffre before her death. The review will examine family violence risk assessments and domestic violence complaints.
mumbrella.com.auscience15 days ago
West Australian poultry show cancelled after H5N1 detection in wild bird
A local poultry association cancelled its July show after authorities confirmed H5N1 in a brown skua near Esperance. Officials reported a second suspected case in a giant petrel and said no poultry infections have been found.
rte.ieworld38 days ago
Complaint Alleges Sexual Abuse of More Than 100 Youth Detainees in Western Australia
A 33-page complaint filed with the Australian Human Rights Commission details allegations of sexual abuse involving more than 100 children held in Western Australian youth detention centres between 1999 and 2019. The document was prepared by Levitt and Robinson and includes accou…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld38 days ago
Western Australia Faces Strong Winds and Swells in Forecast Storm
Perth and the South West region are forecast to receive tornado-strength wind gusts and dangerous swells. The storm is described as a once-in-five-year event.
world38 days ago
Western Australia Prepares for Strong Winter Storm Over Long Weekend
Perth and southern Western Australia face destructive winds and heavy rain starting Saturday evening. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts gusts up to 125 km/h and waves reaching eight metres.
world48 days ago
Western Australia to Close 26 Regional Courthouses for Three Months
More than 20 regional and remote courthouses in Western Australia will close for three months starting June 1 due to a lack of police security. Lawyers and community groups have raised concerns about access to justice for domestic violence cases.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld48 days ago
Western Australia Short-Term Rentals Outnumber Long-Term Listings Three to One
Western Australia has more than 10,400 unhosted short-term rental listings compared with about 3,700 private long-term rentals. The imbalance is most pronounced in regional areas, where the ratio reaches 15 short-term properties for every long-term rental.
Newsweekworld50 days ago
Diver Dies After Great White Shark Attack Near Perth
A 38-year-old man died after being bitten by a 16-foot great white shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island near Perth on May 16. Authorities confirmed prior shark sightings in the area and issued safety warnings.
bbc.co.ukworld50 days ago
Man Attacked at Horseshoe Reef Near Rottnest Island
A 38-year-old man was attacked on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 31 km west of Perth. Police released a statement confirming the incident but have not named the victim.
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bbc.co.ukworld51 days ago
Man Dies After Shark Attack Off Western Australia
A 38-year-old man died after a great white shark attacked him near Rottnest Island on Saturday morning. Authorities confirmed the shark measured four metres and identified it as a great white. The incident marks the first fatal shark attack in Western Australia since March 2025.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness55 days ago
Western Australia Resources Sector Welcomes Unchanged Mining Tax Settings in Federal Budget
The federal budget allocates $552 million to upgrades for Anketell Road in Western Australia as part of transport infrastructure spending focused on the proposed Westport precinct. It also includes significant defence spending over the next decade. The resources industry welcomed…
science56 days ago
Six Cruise Ship Passengers Quarantined at Perth Facility Over Hantavirus Exposure
Six people who were aboard a cruise ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak are being flown to Western Australia for quarantine at the Centre for National Resilience in Bullsbrook. The 500-bed facility, built during the COVID-19 pandemic, has sat largely unused since completi…
mining.combusiness60 days ago
Zenith Minerals Launches Strategic Review of Gold and Lithium Assets
Zenith Minerals has initiated a strategic review of options across its gold and lithium portfolio in Western Australia. The company appointed Argonaut as financial adviser and will consider corporate initiatives, funding, joint ventures and development pathways. The review focuse…
finance.yahoo.comfinance63 days ago
Westgold Resources Divests Peak Hill Gold Project to Great Boulder for $58.3 Million
Westgold Resources Limited has agreed to sell its Peak Hill Gold Project in Western Australia to Great Boulder Resources Limited for $58.3 million plus a 1.0% royalty on future production. The deal includes cash payments, equity shares, and potential ore processing arrangements.…