UPDATED: A major telco insists millions of customers still had access to emergency services despite its network going down for a large part of the day.
Australia's share market has clutched a fourth straight session of gains, buoyed by miners as oil prices extended losses with more details of the US-Iran peace deal emerging.
Health Minister Meredith Hammat has come under intense scrutiny after a scathing report exposed failures by the government to implement promised reforms to youth mental health services.
Developer and builder Summit Homes Group has acquired $40 million worth of land spanning 180 lots across WA as part of its program to speed up housing supply.
Resources Minister Madeleine King used an apperance in Perth to reaffirm her support for strike action at BHP's Port Hedland operations, which could cost the miner up to $120 million per day.
A team including alumni from Liontown and Brightstar Resources hopes to bring a legacy US goldmine back to production, setting its sights on an ASX listing worth up to $10 million.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting is investing $20 million into St George Mining's $60 million placement, as the iron ore magnate expands her exposure to rare earths.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 have finished lower under pressure from technology stocks while the Dow Jones Industrial Average marked its second straight record close.
The Andrew Forrest-led miner has locked in another five years of support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia to the tune of $7.25 million.
