Rivers of gold pour into Kalgoorlie for mining forum
Mining has always been an industry of boom and bust. The fickle fortunes of Australia’s biggest export sector were clear to see on opening day of the annual Diggers and…
Meet the first woman to lead Australia’s federal police
Krissy Barrett joined the Australian Federal Police as a young administrative assistant and will now make history as the first woman to lead the agency. Ms Barrett has been appointed…
Climate ratings could spare buyers from risky homes
Australian homes could be rated on their vulnerability to bushfires, floods and other climate risks in a move that would keep buyers from uninsurable properties. A resilience rating is among…
Female ‘safe space’ app defends booting trans woman
A social media app has defended the ejection of a transgender woman, claiming the platform was needed as a safe space against “deplorable” behaviour from men. The Giggle for Girls…
Superpower potential: advocates urge uranium rule redo
Australia is sinking billions of dollars into an uncertain bid to become the world’s leading green hydrogen exporter, but it already has the ingredients to become a renewable energy superpower,…
Women’s app makes case to ‘disadvantage’ for equality
A social media app has defended ejecting a transgender woman, claiming that certain groups could be lawfully disadvantaged by efforts to advance women’s rights. The Giggle for Girls app is…
First woman appointed to lead Australian Federal Police
Australia will have its first female Australian Federal Police commissioner after Krissy Barrett was appointed to the role. Ms Barrett will become the ninth AFP commissioner after a 25-year career…
Democrats seek to block key vote by leaving Texas
Democratic lawmakers in Texas are leaving the state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to redraw the state’s 38 congressional districts. Republicans are seeking to protect their narrow US House…
White House defends firing of jobs official
White House economic advisers have on defended President Donald Trump’s firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rejecting criticism it could undermine confidence in official US economic…
Global consortium has Whyalla steelworks in its sights
A huge international consortium has the Whyalla steelworks in its sights with a string of bidders lining up to take over the ailing manufacturing plant. Australia’s largest steelmaker BlueScope has…