Australian shares have had a muted start following flat overnight trading overseas as more local companies open their books for reporting season.

The Big Australian’s iron ore boss has vouched that the technology behind much-vaunted green steel can work, but is highly sceptical that the economics will stack up anytime soon against old school methods. 

Some 1500 academics could be out of a job as scrutiny of major restructures at six universities ramps up.

Staff and children reportedly locked themselves in a room as the situation unfolded.

The WNBL has outlined plans for a 10-team competition, announcing the return of a Tasmanian franchise as the ninth to join next season.

Geraldton’s public housing crisis shows little signs of easing, with priority applications climbing and authorities failing to make a dent in the number of vacant properties.

Quinton Narkle has called time on his AFL career, with the midfielder addressing his Fremantle teammates on Tuesday morning of his decision to retire with immediate effect.

Mining giant Rio Tinto will need to “experiment” with green steel, slashing diesel and backing renewable power to drive down emissions, local iron ore boss Matt Holcz said.

Declining job adverts and a spike in applicants is the grim reality job seekers face in 2025.

The Nikkei set a new intraday record high before heading lower as traders evaluate diplomatic signals towards ending hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.