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The West Australian
thewest.com.au > news > nsw-premier-chris-minns-will-not-contest-the-2031-state-election-c-21804909

Premier reveals plan to leave parliament

14+ hour, 32+ min ago  (145+ words) NSW Premier Chris Minns has hinted next year's state election will be his last as leader, revealing he will not "be here" for the following election in 2031. Asked about his dreams for Sydney's MetroWest project, Mr Minns said on Monday:…...

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thewest.com.au > news > crime > trio-get-bail-over-alleged-71m-defence-contract-fraud-c-20705096

Trio get bail over alleged $71m Defence contract fraud

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (25+ words) Three people are out on bail after appearing in court over an alleged fraud scheme involving the procurement of $71 million of Defence building contracts....

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thewest.com.au > lifestyle > motoring > major-canadian-province-bans-speed-cameras-brands-them-a-cash-grab-c-20579502

Major Canadian province bans speed cameras, brands them a 'cash grab"

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (399+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....

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thewest.com.au > news > regional > applications-open-for-new-housing-support-fund-aiming-to-boost-development-in-regional-areas-c-20498978

New housing support fund aims to boost development

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (262+ words) Tegan Guthrie has worked for the Kalgoorlie Miner since 2012, starting as a cadet journalist. Having grown up in the community herself, she has a keen interest in community issues and shining a spotlight on the positive work being done within…...

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thewest.com.au > business > major-aluminium-smelter-in-talks-over-possible-closure-c-20492657

Major aluminium smelter in talks over possible closure

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (300+ words) Tomago Aluminium has begun talks with employees after revealing growing energy costs could force Australia's largest aluminium smelter to close after 2028. More than 1000 jobs are at risk as Australia's biggest aluminium smelter begins talks with employees over its potential closure…...

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thewest.com.au > travel > belugas-and-bears-two-iconic-canadian-species-in-one-place-c-20227734

Belugas and bears, two iconic Canadian species in one place

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1089+ words) A few countries in the world are so strongly associated with certain wildlife that it's become their brand. Pandas in China, for instance, and tigers in India. But few small towns anywhere can boast even one, let alone two iconic…...

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thewest.com.au > news > crime > bail-for-men-accused-of-two-machete-brawls-in-fortnight-c-20436279

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (27+ words) Three men accused of brawling outside Luna Park have been released on bail despite two of them being allegedly involved in another knife fight a fortnight ago....

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thewest.com.au > business > bulls-n-bears > chariot-sets-sight-on-drill-ready-nigerian-lithium-targets--c-20345656

Chariot sets sight on drill-ready Nigerian lithium targets

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (732+ words) Chariot Corporation appears to have struck the lithium jackpot, with site visits confirming sprawling, drill-ready lithium-caesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatites at its Fonlo and Iganna projects in southwest Nigeria. The two projects are part of a four-project portfolio in the Oyo and…...

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thewest.com.au > business > public-companies > lindian-completes-final-prep-ree-mining-scheduled-for-early-next-year-c-20283601

Lindian completes final prep, REE mining scheduled for early next year

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (534+ words) Lindian Resources has wrapped up early development works program at its giant Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi with mining its 23.7Mt at 2.9 per cent total rare earths oxide (TREO) probable ore reserve to commence in January 2026. The reserve is backed…...

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thewest.com.au > business > public-companies > chariot-highlights-32-drill-ready-targets-at-us-lithium-play-c-20213281

Chariot highlights 32 drill-ready targets at US lithium play

5+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (582+ words) Chariot Corporation has zeroed in on a compelling series of drilling targets, kicked up from its successful surface sampling program at the company's Resurgent lithium project, straddling the Oregon-Nevada border in the United States. The company is poised for a…...