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Business & Economy · Oct 24, 2026

Federal government commits $10 million to secure Cloncurry airport, protecting mining supply chains and regional jobs

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 secures A$45 million to drive Mt Ida toward mid 2027 development decision

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.

Roman Space Telescope travelling towards L2 for a mission studying dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets
Technology & Science · Sep 17, 2026

NASA Says Roman Space Telescope Could Explore the Universe for 22 Years

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.