Inflation Drops, Rate Hikes May Be Off | Sydney News

Powering Kalgoorlie with Mining Giants | Sydney News

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s power woes are finally getting a major upgrade as the state government teams up with mining giants to stabilize the grid. After years of crippling blackouts that hit businesses and critical mining operations, a landmark deal with Northern Star Resources promises up to 70 megawatts of backup power from their Parkeston site. With businesses like Lynas Rare Earths already suffering from frequent outages — averaging four per month last year — this move aims to prevent the devastating summer blackouts of the past. Northern Star’s future plans include a thermal station and a massive renewable energy hub with wind and solar, plus potential state-backed vanadium flow batteries. This collaboration signals a serious push to secure reliable, affordable power for one of Australia’s most vital industrial regions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0034d94c6cf15b4e

Canberra Surgery Wait Times Drop | Sydney News

Canberra’s elective surgery numbers are soaring, hitting a record 18,000 procedures last financial year — a major leap forward in tackling long wait times. Thanks to a new operations center and a $100 million investment, patients waiting longer than they should have dropped by more than half, down to just over 1,000. Still, 1,200 people remain overdue, with some category two patients waiting over a year. Enter new Health Minister Marisa Paterson, ready to build on progress while facing skepticism from the opposition, who question whether leadership changes alone can fix systemic issues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a0ba25bfa6586ea

Patriot Targets Copper Hotspot in Zambia | Sydney News

Patriot Resources just landed a major copper license in Zambia’s Copperbelt—right next to Ivanhoe’s Kamoa deposit—on ground with world-class potential. Sitting in the mineral-rich Katanga Supergroup, this new claim is just 12km north of Mkushi and shows copper mineralization eerily similar to Kamoa and Lonshi. Their recent Tonic discovery in Zambia already delivered 17m of copper, silver, and zinc—with a 7m high-grade streak—and remains open for expansion across 5.5km. With drilling planned at Tonic, exploration ramping up in Zambia, and drilling set to begin at their Peruvian silver-gold project Tassa, Patriot is doubling down on copper and silver plays while offloading their lithium assets to focus on high-potential targets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f0baafe8faee9562

Search Intensifies for Missing Baby | Sydney News

A three-month-old baby boy remains missing after a horrific tragedy off South Australia’s coast, where police found the bodies of a 36-year-old woman and her 23-month-old daughter in the water — now under investigation as a murder-suicide. The woman’s car, found abandoned near Port MacDonnell with the engine still running, adds to the chilling mystery. Authorities are now urgently expanding their search for the infant, pledging to keep looking for days or even weeks, while urging the public to come forward with any information. The community is in shock, holding out hope for the baby’s safe return as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b8e2ce1dee93c376

Inflation Drops, Rate Hikes May Be Off | Sydney News

Inflation just took a surprising dive, cooling to 3.8%—way below the Reserve Bank’s 4.8% forecast and even beating market expectations. Underlying inflation held steady at 3.6%, signaling a potential rate hike pause in August. Big wins: veggies, eggs, lamb, wine, and petrol all dropped, sending stocks soaring and the Aussie dollar tumbling. But not all news is good—electricity jumped 22.4% as subsidies ended, and homebuilding costs rose 5.8%, the highest in nearly three years. While overall inflation eases, key sectors still face pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/256bb89d9d41c3d1