Live export ship MV Bahijah caught in Red Sea route limbo on its way from Australia to Middle East

A live export ship carrying thousands of sheep and cattle from Australia is in limbo after being diverted from travelling through the Red Sea due to the region’s deteriorating security situation.

The MV Bahijah left Fremantle in Western Australia…[Read more]

WA Alcoa refinery closure could wipe out $650m from economy, expert says

The closure of a major mining giant’s refinery employing the “lion’s share” of workers will cost one state’s economy about $650m per year, an economic expert has warned as the company prepares to cut worker numbers down to just 50 over a year.

US-based Alcoa Corporati…[Read more]

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles confirms Australian personnel contributed to strikes in Yemen

Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australian personnel had been present in “operational headquarters” but said he could not elaborate further on the precise nature of their participation.

Mr Marles said Australia’s…[Read more]