Activist Northern Star Resources shareholder Elliott Investment says the miner's board has failed grasp the magnitude of its reputational fall, as it agitates for major change.
The major US stock indices have ended more than one per cent lower, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions between the United States and Iran adding to investor uncertainty.
Australia's stock market has snapped a three-session losing streak, as interest rate-sensitive stocks rallied on hopes the Reserve Bank is finished hiking rates.
St John of God Health Care's new private hospital in Midland has reached practical completion, paving the way for the state government to take over St John's existing private hospital.
Contracting giant ACCIONA has recruited a new CEO for Australia as the Spanish parent moves to buy out local shareholders and negotiations continue over a major WA project.
A planning body has approved a nine-storey apartment tower in the state's largest cafe strip, believed to be the first major development in the area for decades.
Western Australian One Nation Senator Tyron Whitten competed his exit from a successful family construction business on the same day as his maiden speech in federal parliament.
Premier Roger Cook and Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia have failed to allay speculation that the minister will retire from parliament in coming weeks.
Northern Star chair Michael Chaney says comments made by Florida-based Elliott Investment Management have merit, but that he disagreed with suggestions the board should consider a business sale.
IGO says spodumene production remains on track after reporting that a fire broke out at its new chemical-grade processing plant at the Greenbushes lithium operation.
The state government will move to curb the influence ‘predatory' consultants hold over negotiations between native title parties and resources companies.
Australia's share market has trimmed early losses after NAB economists predicted the Reserve Bank is done hiking interest rates, while miners were under pressure from heavy commodity prices.
The Supreme Court judge who presided over the Claremont serial killer trial will join the Corruption and Crime Commission after stepping down from the bench.
