Latest Australian Government News

Qantas has sharply revised its FY26 outlook as jet fuel prices soar, doubling its international unit revenue growth forecast while trimming domestic capacity and deferring its share buyback.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been selected for the Australian Government’s Investor Front Door pilot, providing enhanced regulatory support and access to government financing to advance the project’s development.

Larvotto Resources has engaged former Federal Senator The Hon. David Fawcett as a Strategic Advisor to support positioning its Hillgrove antimony production within national security and critical minerals supply chains.

Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) has received a A$1,686,579 R&D tax rebate for the 2024-25 financial year, reflecting its significant innovation efforts in lupin protein development across Australia and Germany. The rebate will support the company’s commercialisation and growth initiatives.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd is set to recommence exploration at its US antimony projects following winter, supported by US government initiatives and strengthened by a new advisory appointment. The company plans systematic geological mapping and sampling across multiple projects, aiming to advance towards drill testing and resource definition.

TechGen Metals Limited has secured exploration licences and lodged a Programme of Work for drilling at its Blue Devil Project in Western Australia, targeting two high-grade copper-gold systems named Blue Devil and Red Devil.

QPM Energy Limited has received credit approval for a $72 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to support construction of the 112MW Isaac Power Station, complementing existing financing arrangements with Macquarie Bank.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 FY26 at the Karlawinda Gold Project, aligning with its mine plan and progressing the Karlawinda Expansion Project with peak construction activity.

Etherstack’s Australian subsidiary Auria Wireless has landed a multi-year contract with the Department of Home Affairs, valued at around A$9 million initially and potentially rising to A$15 million with extensions.

Beetaloo Energy has received a $15.4 million R&D tax refund, reinforcing its financial position as it advances key milestones in the Carpentaria Pilot Project towards gas production and sales in 2026.

Metgasco has ended its asset sale agreement with Vintage Energy after funding conditions were unmet, signaling a strategic pivot amid ongoing exploration and recapitalisation efforts.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million with German and Australian government-backed funds, advancing the financing of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.