Consumers and businesses could end up with less battle‑tested lawyers as generative AI strips away the grunt work that has traditionally trained junior solicitors to spot risk, according to new research.
Ryan Johnson
The new 65MW hybrid renewable power station at the Mt Weld mine near Laverton has helped Lynas Rare Earths significantly reduce diesel consumption as the fuel’s price skyrockets.
Neil Watkinson
US burns surgeons have bestowed their highest honour on AVITA Medical founder Professor Fiona Wood AM, whose pioneering treatment has saved countless patients facing immeasurable pain and disfigurement.
Rebecca Le May
Criticisms of Australia's tax regime for gas exports are being levelled at producers and business groups, which argue higher taxes will chill investment.
Poppy Johnston
The US president's nominee to become head of the Federal Reserve has called for an overhaul in how it communicates with the public about monetary policy.
Staff Writers
US stocks have opened higher as investors digested earnings results and kept an eye on developments in the Middle East.
Niket Nishant and Avinash P
Rail freight giant Pacific National has doubled the fuel levy it charges supermarkets, as the Middle East conflict keeps diesel prices sky-high.
Premier Roger Cook has warned against a 25 per cent tax on gas exports despite its ‘superficial’ appeal, saying he has told the Prime Minister it would be bad for WA.
Oliver Lane
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has launched the most ambitious drilling campaign yet at its Pinjin gold project, with a multi-rig strategy to expand existing resources and test fresh targets in WA’s Eastern Goldfields.
Murray Ward
Australian shares closed flat as investors held back ahead of a Middle East ceasefire deadline, with energy stocks falling and banks delivered mixed results.
Alexander Britton
AMP chief economist Shane Oliver has urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to cut $100 billion from the Federal Budget to help fight inflation.
Matt Mckenzie
Ora Banda Mining has confirmed the mining potential of its Waihi prospect in Western Australia after jagging bonanza-grade gold. The results will now be fast-tracked into a major resource update for June
Collie will be hit with job losses sooner than expected as a result of the energy transition, with at least 120 roles set to go as Premier Coal revealed it would start scaling back mining operations.
Simone Grogan
Australia’s largest conglomerate and a Chinese firm under tax scrutiny are the two major beneficiaries of a WA taxpayer-funded lithium support package.
Adrian Rauso
Jetstar has slashed flights along a major overseas route by 12 per cent – compared to just 2.7 per cent for domestic routes – due to soaring fuel costs.
Blair Jackson
The tax burden on Australians is at the highest level in almost two decades, new government data shows, with a former Reserve Bank official warning it is likely to get even worse.
Stephen Johnson
Tim Cook’s resignation as Apple CEO will end one of the most successful management runs in the history of US business.
Kalley Huang and Tripp Mickle
Marmota has cranked up a maiden 20,000-metre reverse circulation drill program to chase a potential 2-kilometre strike extension along its Greenewood-Mainwood gold system in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.
Doug Bright
Albany cyclists, runners and walkers have taken full advantage of the new Mt Melville Cycle Link, which recently opened in March as part of the Albany Ring Road project
Amy Towers
The Coalition has taken an unconventional approach in its latest attack on Labor’s management of the Australian economy.
Ria Pandey
A backbench Labor MP has urged his parliamentary colleagues to impose a new tax on gas exports despite opposition from the sector.
Andrew Brown
The Trump administration is cosying up to new tech which is shaking up the traditional military industrial complex.
The local bourse finished basically unchanged for a third straight session ahead of a deadline to extend a ceasefire between Iran and the US.
Derek Rose
Australians paid a staggering amount in taxes across all levels of government in the last financial year, the latest figures show.
