Amazon Australia Teams Up with Harris Farm

Amazon Australia has launched a groundbreaking partnership with family-owned grocer Harris Farm, bringing fresh produce and specialty items to Sydney customers with same-day and next-day delivery options.

Pinjarra McDonald's, Aldi $9m Plan on Hold

A $9 million development featuring a McDonald's drive-through and Aldi supermarket in Pinjarra has been deferred for up to 120 days due to traffic and planning issues raised by the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel.

Heatwave Hammers Productivity and Economy Across Australia

Record-breaking temperatures across southern Australia have brought work to a standstill, with productivity plunging as extreme heat exceeds human endurance limits. The economic impact is severe, particularly for outdoor industries like construction.

Guy Hands Creates World's Biggest Sheep Farm in WA

British billionaire Guy Hands has established the world's largest sheep operation in Western Australia's outback through major land acquisitions, transforming the state's agricultural landscape.

Virgin Australia Starts Canberra-Bali Flights

Virgin Australia announces direct flights from Canberra to Bali, marking the airline's first international service from the capital. The new route begins in June with three weekly return services.

Perth Real Estate Defends 'Tone Deaf' Property Post

A Perth real estate agency faces backlash after sharing a photo of a crowded property inspection in Balga, with critics calling the post insensitive during WA's housing affordability crisis.

BHP Tops ASX as Most Valuable Company Again

BHP has reclaimed its position as Australia's most valuable company, surpassing Commonwealth Bank. The mining giant's surge is driven by strong metals prices and a broader mining sector rally.

Perth CBD Office Drought Until 2030: Knight Frank

Perth faces a severe shortage of new premium CBD office space until at least 2030, with economic rents making development unfeasible until then, according to Knight Frank and KPMG reports.

Castle Minerals Reclaims Gold Projects Near Meekatharra

Castle Minerals has terminated its option with Great Boulder Resources and retaken 100% control of its Polelle and Wanganui gold projects near Meekatharra in WA's goldfields region, with high-grade intercepts highlighting potential.

WA Live Export Ban: $3.7m Grants for Sheep Industry

Edith Cowan University and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry receive $3.7 million in federal grants to develop new markets for WA sheep ahead of the 2028 live export ban, part of a $139 million transition package.

Hastings Inks Niobium Deal for WA Critical Minerals

Hastings Technology Metals partners with Enuo Holdings to extract valuable by-product critical minerals like niobium from its Yangibana and Brockman rare earths projects in Western Australia.

Auric Mining's Munda Gold Project Enters Production Phase

Auric Mining has commenced its second toll processing campaign at the Munda gold project near Widgiemooltha, Western Australia, as gold prices surge to record highs, positioning the company for strong cash flow generation.

Farmer Killed in Tractor Accident at Beech Forest

A 64-year-old farmer has died after being struck by a tractor in a tragic incident at Beech Forest, Victoria. Emergency services responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Australia Day Police Blitz Nets 1300+ Offences

A major police operation across Newcastle and the Hunter region during Australia Day weekend resulted in over 1300 traffic offences, including drink driving and illegal trail bike riding, with two fatal crashes reported.

Rio2's Fenix Gold Mine in Chile Produces First Gold

Canadian miner Rio2 Ltd has successfully poured its first commercial gold at the Fenix mine in Chile, marking a key transition to producer status and setting the stage for significant output in 2026.

AQWA's $13M Upgrade: Biggest in 38 Years

Western Australia's iconic AQWA aquarium is planning a $13 million expansion and redevelopment, featuring a new Ningaloo Reef shark exhibit, 3-D dome theatre, and sustainability centre.

Mooloolah Valley Mitre 10 Ram-Raid on Australia Day

A family-run Mitre 10 in Mooloolah Valley was ram-raided on Australia Day morning, with thieves stealing thousands in generators and chainsaws. Police investigate as community rallies around the business.

NSW Toll Rebates Open for Final Quarter 2025

NSW motorists are urged to claim toll rebates for the final quarter of 2025, with average payouts of $309 and over $215 million returned since the $60 weekly cap began.

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