Business
A US federal court has ruled that tech giant Meta failed to preserve crucial evidence in its legal battle with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest. The mining magnate is suing the platform over fraudulent cryptocurrency ads using his likeness that have duped thousands of victims.
A major strike at the Port of Broome has forced luxury cruise passengers to be ferried to shore in small boats while crew members hand-load provisions. The industrial action, driven by a wage dispute between maritime workers and the Kimberley Ports Authority, is expected to severely impact the region's tourism and livestock sectors.
A major infrastructure surge to support defence and port facilities is set to transform Kwinana, but local logistics and transport operators are warning of severe operational delays.
The Australian Federal Police are assessing a report into consecutive faults on vital undersea communications cables off the coast of Perth. The mysterious disruptions have renewed urgent calls from experts to secure the vulnerable infrastructure that carries 99 percent of Australia's international digital traffic.
A major 48-hour strike at BHP's Port Hedland operations has concluded, leaving unions and the mining giant locked in a dispute over the industrial action's true economic impact. Both sides are now preparing for crucial arbitration talks next week in a bid to resolve the long-running dispute.
A major industrial dispute has escalated at Port Hedland as BHP workers walk off the job for a second day. The stand-off has raised concerns over economic impacts in the Pilbara region as unions and management lock horns over pay and working conditions.
A massive 48-hour strike at the world's largest bulk export port has commenced, threatening multi-million dollar losses for BHP and the West Australian government. The industrial action marks a major escalation in the months-long dispute over wages and working conditions.
A local East Victoria Park business owner is taking a stand against the Public Transport Authority, claiming Metronet construction works cost him $250,000 and nearly forced his store to close. Joe Mahon says the prolonged road closures and traffic chaos decimated his customer base and wiped out years of steady growth.
Despite aggressive push from state and federal governments to establish a domestic battery processing sector, leading Australian lithium miners warn that high operating costs are making local refining unviable. Industry giants are instead turning to overseas partnerships to process critical minerals, casting doubt on Australia's downstream manufacturing ambitions.
As the federal government tightens migration rules and hikes salary thresholds, regional small businesses are struggling to retain essential international staff. In the tiny South West town of Balingup, one cafe owner's battle to keep a beloved worker highlights the growing divide between metropolitan policy and country realities.