Western Australia
T20 star Marsh axed from academy after night out
Jul 07, 2012 04:45 EDT
Australian Twenty 20 international Mitchell Marsh has been sent home from the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane for disciplinary reasons, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.
Australia's Fairfax tells Rinehart editorial integrity key
Jun 27, 2012 02:42 EDT
Australian media group Fairfax Wednesday said editorial independence was at the core of its business, as mining mogul Gina Rinehart pushes for more influence at the respected newspaper publisher.
Australia's Fairfax says editorial integrity key
Jun 26, 2012 23:04 EDT
Australian media giant Fairfax Wednesday said editorial independence was at the core of the company, as mining magnate Gina Rinehart pushes for greater influence at the respected newspaper firm.
Australian mining tax faces court challenge
Jun 22, 2012 01:39 EDT
A major iron ore firm Friday launched a High Court challenge to Australia's controversial tax on the mining boom as the government reiterated its intention to introduce the levy on July 1.
Rio Tinto to invest in iron ore business
Jun 20, 2012 06:25 EDT
Global mining giant Rio Tinto said on Wednesday that it planned to invest £2.66 billion pounds to develop its iron ore business in Australia and Guinea to meet strong Chinese demand.
Cricket's rising star Maynard dead at 23
Jun 18, 2012 09:32 EDT
Surrey's Tom Maynard, one of England's most promising batsmen, has died at the age of 23, the county said Monday.
Australia to create world's largest marine parks
Jun 14, 2012 02:39 EDT
Australia on Thursday announced plans to create the world's largest network of marine parks to protect ocean life, with limits placed on fishing and oil and gas exploration off the coast.
Australia to create world's largest marine parks
Jun 13, 2012 21:17 EDT
Australia has announced plans to create the world's largest network of marine parks to protect ocean life, with limits placed on fishing and oil and gas exploration off the coast.
Batsman Katich announces Australian retirement
Jun 12, 2012 09:00 EDT
Australian batsman Simon Katich on Tuesday announced his retirement from first-class cricket in Australia, citing family reasons.
Cricketer Katich announces Australian retirement
Jun 12, 2012 03:32 EDT
Australian batsman Simon Katich on Tuesday announced his retirement from first-class cricket in Australia, citing family reasons.
Katich retires from first-class cricket
Jun 11, 2012 22:40 EDT
Australian batsman Simon Katich on Tuesday announced his retirement from first-class cricket in Australia, citing family reasons.
Australian unemployment up to 5.1 percent
Jun 06, 2012 23:34 EDT
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent in May despite the creation of 38,900 jobs, according to the latest data.
Aussie cricketer charged with Delhi hotel assault
May 18, 2012 05:22 EDT
Indian police on Friday arrested and charged Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach with molesting a woman and badly beating up her fiance after a late-night party at a posh New Delhi hotel.
Total eyes more projects in booming Australia
May 16, 2012 00:53 EDT
The head of France's Total says the energy giant wants to expand in Australia's booming resources sector, but warns that a lack of manpower and lively competition could contain its ambitions.
Australian jobless rate in surprise fall to 4.9%
May 09, 2012 23:56 EDT
Australia's unemployment rate registered a surprise fall to 4.9 percent on Thursday, its lowest in a year, as the labour market overshot forecasts due to strong growth in the key mining sector.
Australian jobless rate in surprise fall to 4.9%
May 09, 2012 22:54 EDT
Australia's unemployment rate registered a surprise fall to 4.9 percent on Thursday, its lowest in a year, as the labour market overshot forecasts due to strong growth in the key mining sector.
Rio Tinto: world outlook better, demand to double
May 09, 2012 22:46 EDT
Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis said Thursday he was more confident about the global outlook than he was six months ago, with demand for commodities expected to double over the next 20 years.
Rio Tinto on massive Australian recruitment drive
Apr 27, 2012 02:36 EDT
Mining giant Rio Tinto launched one of the biggest recruitment drives ever undertaken in Australia as it seeks 6,000 new workers, with the help of some of the country's top Olympic athletes.
Wild Australian weather hits BHP iron ore production
Apr 17, 2012 20:53 EDT
Global mining giant BHP Billiton on Wednesday said iron ore production fell eight percent in the March quarter from the previous three months due to Australian cyclone activity.
Rio Tinto posts strong iron ore gains but copper slumps
Apr 17, 2012 02:42 EDT
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto on Tuesday said production of iron ore and coal increased in the January-March quarter, but copper output slumped 18 percent.
