Business & Economy · Oct 24, 2026
The Albanese government announced a $10 million funding package on October 24, 2026 to complete upgrades at Cloncurry Airport in north west Queensland. The investment aims to prevent an operational downgrade that would have constrained fly in fly out mining services, freight and aeromedical links, with wider implications for regional supply chains and local labour markets.
Business & Economy · Oct 13, 2026
Ballard Mining has completed a A$45 million institutional placement to fund accelerated drilling, early infrastructure and feasibility work at its Mt Ida gold project in Western Australia, giving the company a clearer path to a mid 2027 final investment decision while intensifying dilution and execution risk for shareholders.
Business & Economy · Oct 9, 2026
A federal parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence that reconvened on October 9 has sharpened regulatory and commercial risks for datacentre builders and AI firms in Australia, prompting investors and operators to reassess projects and project timelines.

Sports & Entertainment · Sep 18, 2026
Thomas Tuchel has recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer as England make 10 changes from their World Cup squad ahead of a major Nations League opener against world champions Spain at Wembley.

Technology & Science · Sep 17, 2026
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could remain operational for as long as 22 years after an exceptionally precise launch conserved far more fuel than expected, potentially giving astronomers decades to study dark energy, dark matter and distant worlds.

World News · Sep 17, 2026
Scientists say climate change was highly likely to have contributed to the devastating Himalayan glacier collapse that flooded communities in Nepal and Tibet, highlighting the growing risks facing high-altitude regions as ice and permafrost destabilise.