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Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on Middle East air base
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that an Iranian projectile hit a road just outside the Al Minhad Air Base, but no Australians were injured. Source link
BHP and Woodside appoint new CEOs in major mining shake-up
BHP has tapped Brandon Craig as its new CEO, while Elizabeth Westcott has taken the top job at Woodside Energy three months after she served as acting CEO. Source link
Investment in the Northern Territory private sector plummets
Private investment in the Northern Territory plummeted in 2025, knocking the government’s ambition to “rebuild the Territory economy”. Now, as the government waits on large infrastructure projects like the Beetaloo Sub-basin to come to life, local businesses want to ensure they’re not left behind. Source link
Resignations and refusals: Trump increasingly isolated in Iran war
After years of threats, insults and throwing the global world order into chaos, Donald Trump is being reminded at home and abroad that trust isn’t just a nicety, it’s essential when you need allies. Source link
Bank of America reaches tentative settlement over Epstein-related lawsuit
Bank of America has tentatively settled a lawsuit claiming it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein while he was sexually abusing hundreds of girls and women. Source link
Albanese flags further moves to shore up fuel ahead of national cabinet
The prime minister will meet with state and territory leaders tomorrow amid fears over Australia’s fuel supply as he flags the government will take further actions to shield the country from global disruptions in the coming days. Source link
Bali becomes a ghost town for new year. Here's why
Instead of fireworks and countdowns, Bali rings in its new year in complete silence. Source link
Senegal's AFCON win overturned months after controversial final
Senegal’s 1-0 win in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been overturned by an appeals board and a 3-0 victory awarded to Morocco after Senegalese players left the pitch in protest during the controversial January clash. Source link
Trump names Australia in outburst over lack of ally support in Iran
The United States president has declared America does “not need the help of anyone” in the war he launched against Iran, days after he called on allies to help reclaim a key shipping route. Source link
Price shocks to extend well beyond petrol bowser as oil crisis bites
From mining to agriculture, higher oil prices from the war in the Middle East are not only increasing fuel costs, but prices for key chemicals as well. Can businesses cope? Source link