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Kula grabs high-grade niobium ground in Malawi, Africa.

Kula Gold has formed a joint venture to acquire the Wozi niobium and tantalum project on the prospective African Rift Belt in Malawi, in south-east Africa. The project presents historic surface mineralisation.

Doug Bright

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Law and orderPrince Harry settles case against Murdoch papers

Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.

Staff Writers

NEWSPremiumColes drops huge new collectable range

Coles has launched a huge new collectable range from one of the most iconic book and film series of all time – with a nostalgic 90’s twist.

Alexandra Feiam

RECALLMajor defect affecting thousands of cars

Thousands of cars made by a popular manufacturer have been recalled over a major defect – just days after a similar warning affecting thousands of other vehicles was sent out.

Blake Antrobus

Viridis bumps up massive Brazilian rare earths resource by 140pc

Viridis Mining and Minerals has bumped up its massive, rare earths mineral resource by 140pc at its Colossus project, in Brazil, which comprises 493mt grading a stunning 2508ppm total rare earth oxides.

Craig Nolan

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WORKPremiumMaccas staff claim breaks, water denied

An Aussie McDonald’s restaurant is the subject of a complaint from staff who claim they were denied bathroom breaks and water during their shifts.

Alexandra Feiam

MiningPremiumShorts squeezed as WA uranium duo rocket

The ASX’s two most shorted stocks have clocked up double digit gains as a new wave of uranium optimism swells.

Adrian Rauso

MarketsPremiumTrump lifts ASX for third straight day

Australian sharemarket firmed on Wednesday, as Donald Trump helped the strong performance by Australia’s tech sector and uranium shares.

Cameron Micallef

Suvo set for 31pc-50pc boost in kaolin sales to major client

Suvo Strategic Minerals has extended for three years a major hydrous kaolin supply contract with a Tassie paper mill operator, which may boost sales up to 50pc. Suvo also anticipates other sales volume growth.

Doug Bright

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Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From the Binalup Festival to kids’ school holiday workshops, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

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BREAKINGCommentsPremiumMass sackings at major 9News bureaus

Two major Channel 9 bureaus will be left with skeleton staff after the network announced massive changes.

Alexandra Feiam

MarketsPremiumAFIC keeps focus as Trump rattles investment markets

Tax bills on sell-downs by Australia’s biggest listed investment company trimmed the return on its $8 billion portfolio to 7.2 per cent in the December half-year.

Sean Smith

BankingANZ faces savings interest, hardship probes

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is investigating ANZ’s calculation of savings account interest  amid ongoing concerns about the big four bank’s systems.

Neale Prior

TECHNOLOGYWhy Australia’s net quality is so low

The quality of Australia’s internet services has slipped to an embarrassing spot behind global competitors – as a new survey measures the overall digital wellbeing of the country.

Blair Jackson

The NightlyMacca’s probed over claims workers denied bathroom breaks

‘It’s outrageous they are denying their crew their fundamental rights.’

Demi Huang

ADX locks in strategic high-quality Italian gas exploration permit

After a six-year moratorium, ADX Energy has finally been awarded a gas exploration permit in Italy’s Sicily Channel, granted under new rules for gas-only exploration after passing financial and technical tests.

James Pearson

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NEWSPremium‘Kick into action’ warning over housing fail

Australia has already fallen behind its newly created housing target, and if things don’t improve dramatically, the shortfall will be staggering.

Cameron Micallef

Courts & JusticePremiumKalgoorlie firm cops fine after worker crushed to death

An engineering company has been fined almost $700,000 for contravening health and safety laws that ultimately led to the death of a ‘vulnerable employee’.

Tegan Guthrie

AviationCommentsThe big changes coming to Qantas’ frequent flyer program

Qantas is making a raft of changes to its loyalty program, one of which will require frequent flyers to use more points to redeem seats.

Cheyanne Enciso

newsPremiumAustralia’s most valuable brand revealed

The brand value of Australia’s two major supermarkets has slumped considerably, leaving the door open for a new No.1.

Cameron Micallef

CNBC newsNetflix soars on surging revenue and subscriber growth

Shares of Netflix soared more than 14 per cent Tuesday after the company posted fourth-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.

Sarah Whitten

EnergyPremiumSantos shelves major oil and gas project

Santos has deferred plans for a $3 billion-plus oil and gas project in WA, leading to a sharp drop in the share price of the project's minority partner.

Abe Maddison

MiningPremiumMinRes iron ore sale dealt a major blow

The WA government has ruled out replicating a sweetheart deal given to Mineral Resources amid a rekindled lobbying effort.

Adrian Rauso

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WA house builds in nation-beating jump but missing target

Perth is building again with housing completions up 33 per cent — but it still lags the National Housing Accord goal.

Kim Macdonald