King reveals details of critical minerals stockpile, vows it will pay
Resources Minister Madeleine King is confident her government's critical minerals stockpile will generate revenue for Australia and dismissed industry fears it will distort prices, saying China's existing stranglehold on the market is doing that anyway.
King will reveal first details of the stockpile plan at The Australian Financial Review Mining Summit on Wednesday, saying it will only house 'small' and 'temporary' volumes of critical minerals.
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Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sky News AU
Labor defends Western Sydney Airport after shadow transport minister accuses them of targeting Liberal electorates with jet noise
Transport minister Catherine King has hit back at the Opposition after Labor was accused of concentrating jet noise over Liberal-held electorates. Ms King announced a ministerial directive for Airservices Australia to make 'Reciprocal Runway Operations' (RRO) the default at night at WSIA. RRO requires aircraft to take off and land facing the same direction—towards the southwest—but using opposite ends of the single runway. Ms King claimed the directive was to 'achieve the overall lowest possible impact on surrounding communities'. Shadow transport minister Bridget McKenzie claimed to Sky News on Thursday Labor was "attempting to concentrate nighttime aircraft noise over Liberal held electorates of Lindsay and Hume". But Ms King hit back on Friday, arguing Senator McKenzie "should be ashamed" for turning the new airport into a political dispute. "Senator McKenzie should be ashamed of herself for attempting to politicise Western Sydney International's flight paths, which are a highly technical and complex process that has taken years to get right," Ms King told "Let's not forget, it was the Coalition Government who selected the orientation of the runway and airspace design in the first place– the two most significant determinants of flight path design. "We've been working hard to fix their mess, including undertaking the most comprehensive community consultation program for any airspace development in Australian history, and we've found alternatives that could be safely implemented within the bounds of what we inherited, the biggest beneficiary of which is in fact Wallacia – which you'll find is not in a Labor electorate. "Perhaps Senator McKenzie should suggest what changes the Coalition would make and how they will impact communities across Western Sydney." Labor holds 11 of the 14 seats in the broader Western Sydney region, and Ms McKenzie said the Minister's directive would disproportionately impact the few Liberal seats in the area. 'Part of Labor's noise mitigation strategy is a risky ministerial direction to have planes fly head-on towards each other for take-offs and landings at night," she said. 'The government waited until after the election before finalising flight paths and attempted to hide the announcements behind the completion of runway construction.' Ms King's direction to Air Services Australia was to make reciprocal runway operations the "default operating mode" between 11pm and 5.30am. Western Sydney International Airport is expected to begin operations in 2026.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
A regal guide to everything that's open on the King's Birthday long weekend
It's the King's Birthday long weekend, so get out the royal blue tableware, the good china and drape yourself in regal finery. Most states celebrate with a day off on June 9 so make sure you're not caught without a fresh Victorian sponge with this opening hours guide to the long weekend. Psst, the sovereign's real birthday is November 14. NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday on June 9. Western Australia celebrates the monarch's birthday on September 29, and in Queensland, the public holiday falls on October 6. The public holiday does not mark King Charles' true birthday, which falls on November 14. Stores in ACT, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania remain open across the weekend and on June 9. There are some slight changes to trading hours in the Northern Territory based on individual shops. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Stores in Queensland and WA are unaffected by the public holiday. In South Australia, all stores closed except for: Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide, Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor. Woolworths supermarkets in the ACT, Victoria, NSW, WA and Tasmania are open. Most stores in Queensland, except Hervey Bay Pialba, are also open. Some Woolworths supermarkets in SA and NT are open, but the majority are closed. Some individual stores' opening and closing times may vary; check their website for specific store trading hours. ALDI stores in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland and WA will open on June 9 with no change to trading hours. Trading hours for ALDI stores in SA will vary on the long weekend. The company advised customers to visit the ALDI store locator closer to June 9 for information on individual store trading hours. Most Dan Murphy's will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. BWS stores will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. In Tasmania, all stores will be open for trade. In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In Victoria, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In SA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In the NT, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding; In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: All other Vintage Cellars stores are open as normal All stores are open as normal on the King's Birthday long weekend. All Bunnings stores will be open as normal on the long weekend. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Kmart stores in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, WA and the NT will be open with regular hours. Stores in SA will be open at reduced trading hours, most will open at 11am and close at 5pm. Most BIG W Stores are open, the company said. Some individual store trading hours may vary, check their website for specific store trading hours. It's the King's Birthday long weekend, so get out the royal blue tableware, the good china and drape yourself in regal finery. Most states celebrate with a day off on June 9 so make sure you're not caught without a fresh Victorian sponge with this opening hours guide to the long weekend. Psst, the sovereign's real birthday is November 14. NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday on June 9. Western Australia celebrates the monarch's birthday on September 29, and in Queensland, the public holiday falls on October 6. The public holiday does not mark King Charles' true birthday, which falls on November 14. Stores in ACT, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania remain open across the weekend and on June 9. There are some slight changes to trading hours in the Northern Territory based on individual shops. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Stores in Queensland and WA are unaffected by the public holiday. In South Australia, all stores closed except for: Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide, Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor. Woolworths supermarkets in the ACT, Victoria, NSW, WA and Tasmania are open. Most stores in Queensland, except Hervey Bay Pialba, are also open. Some Woolworths supermarkets in SA and NT are open, but the majority are closed. Some individual stores' opening and closing times may vary; check their website for specific store trading hours. ALDI stores in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland and WA will open on June 9 with no change to trading hours. Trading hours for ALDI stores in SA will vary on the long weekend. The company advised customers to visit the ALDI store locator closer to June 9 for information on individual store trading hours. Most Dan Murphy's will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. BWS stores will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. In Tasmania, all stores will be open for trade. In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In Victoria, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In SA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In the NT, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding; In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: All other Vintage Cellars stores are open as normal All stores are open as normal on the King's Birthday long weekend. All Bunnings stores will be open as normal on the long weekend. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Kmart stores in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, WA and the NT will be open with regular hours. Stores in SA will be open at reduced trading hours, most will open at 11am and close at 5pm. Most BIG W Stores are open, the company said. Some individual store trading hours may vary, check their website for specific store trading hours. It's the King's Birthday long weekend, so get out the royal blue tableware, the good china and drape yourself in regal finery. Most states celebrate with a day off on June 9 so make sure you're not caught without a fresh Victorian sponge with this opening hours guide to the long weekend. Psst, the sovereign's real birthday is November 14. NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday on June 9. Western Australia celebrates the monarch's birthday on September 29, and in Queensland, the public holiday falls on October 6. The public holiday does not mark King Charles' true birthday, which falls on November 14. Stores in ACT, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania remain open across the weekend and on June 9. There are some slight changes to trading hours in the Northern Territory based on individual shops. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Stores in Queensland and WA are unaffected by the public holiday. In South Australia, all stores closed except for: Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide, Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor. Woolworths supermarkets in the ACT, Victoria, NSW, WA and Tasmania are open. Most stores in Queensland, except Hervey Bay Pialba, are also open. Some Woolworths supermarkets in SA and NT are open, but the majority are closed. Some individual stores' opening and closing times may vary; check their website for specific store trading hours. ALDI stores in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland and WA will open on June 9 with no change to trading hours. Trading hours for ALDI stores in SA will vary on the long weekend. The company advised customers to visit the ALDI store locator closer to June 9 for information on individual store trading hours. Most Dan Murphy's will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. BWS stores will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. In Tasmania, all stores will be open for trade. In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In Victoria, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In SA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In the NT, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding; In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: All other Vintage Cellars stores are open as normal All stores are open as normal on the King's Birthday long weekend. All Bunnings stores will be open as normal on the long weekend. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Kmart stores in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, WA and the NT will be open with regular hours. Stores in SA will be open at reduced trading hours, most will open at 11am and close at 5pm. Most BIG W Stores are open, the company said. Some individual store trading hours may vary, check their website for specific store trading hours. It's the King's Birthday long weekend, so get out the royal blue tableware, the good china and drape yourself in regal finery. Most states celebrate with a day off on June 9 so make sure you're not caught without a fresh Victorian sponge with this opening hours guide to the long weekend. Psst, the sovereign's real birthday is November 14. NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday on June 9. Western Australia celebrates the monarch's birthday on September 29, and in Queensland, the public holiday falls on October 6. The public holiday does not mark King Charles' true birthday, which falls on November 14. Stores in ACT, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania remain open across the weekend and on June 9. There are some slight changes to trading hours in the Northern Territory based on individual shops. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Stores in Queensland and WA are unaffected by the public holiday. In South Australia, all stores closed except for: Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Adelaide, Rundle Place, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor. Woolworths supermarkets in the ACT, Victoria, NSW, WA and Tasmania are open. Most stores in Queensland, except Hervey Bay Pialba, are also open. Some Woolworths supermarkets in SA and NT are open, but the majority are closed. Some individual stores' opening and closing times may vary; check their website for specific store trading hours. ALDI stores in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland and WA will open on June 9 with no change to trading hours. Trading hours for ALDI stores in SA will vary on the long weekend. The company advised customers to visit the ALDI store locator closer to June 9 for information on individual store trading hours. Most Dan Murphy's will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. BWS stores will be open between 10am-7pm in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, the NT and the ACT. Some hours may vary from store to store; check online for specific trading hours. Queensland and WA stores are unaffected. In Tasmania, all stores will be open for trade. In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In Victoria, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In SA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In the NT, all stores will be open for trade, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade, excluding; In NSW and ACT, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: In WA, all stores will be open for trade on June 9, excluding: All other Vintage Cellars stores are open as normal All stores are open as normal on the King's Birthday long weekend. All Bunnings stores will be open as normal on the long weekend. Check the website for specific store trading hours. Kmart stores in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, WA and the NT will be open with regular hours. Stores in SA will be open at reduced trading hours, most will open at 11am and close at 5pm. Most BIG W Stores are open, the company said. Some individual store trading hours may vary, check their website for specific store trading hours.
9 News
3 days ago
- 9 News
What's open and closed today for the June long weekend
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here The June long weekend, in celebration of the King's Birthday, is approaching. While King Charles III's actual birthday is on November 14, in many states, the monarch's birthday is celebrated on June 10. Western Australia and Queensland will celebrate the King's birthday in September and October. While King Charles III's actual birthday is on November 14, in many states, the monarch's birthday is celebrated on June 10. (Getty) The remaining states and territories have slightly different regulations impacting the store's opening hours this weekend. Here's a quick state-by-state guide on the trading hours for Australia's biggest retailers this King's Birthday long weekend Woolworths stores in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania will be open. Stores in South Australia will be closed. Big W stores in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania will be open to a reduced schedule. SA stores will be closed besides Port Augusta, Victor Harbour, Mount Gambier and Murray Bridge. Big W stores in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania will be open. (Big W) Most Dan Murphy's around the country will remain open, trading from 10am until either 6pm or 7pm. Coles stores in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania will be open. Stores in South Australia will be closed. Some regional stores may remain open; check with your local store. Most stores should be open across the country. Stores in South Australia will be closed. Most Kmart stores will be open around the country, with some operating on reduced trading hours. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) Stores in SA will be open at reduced trading hours, most will open at 11am and close at 5pm. Stores in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory will be open with regular hours. Queensland and Western Australia: All stores are operating during normal trading hours. NSW and ACT: All centres are open from 10am and have reduced trading hours. SA: All Westfield shopping centres are closed. Victoria: All Victorian centres are trading from 10am to 5pm. Bunnings stores will be open over the long weekend. (Louie Douvis) Bunnings stores will be open in every state and territory. Stores will open and close at their regular time. Aldi stores have varied opening hours across the country. Potential shoppers are advised to check the Aldi store for more specific information. BWS stores in every state and territory open between 9am and 10am and close between 6pm and 7pm CONTACT US Auto news:Is this the next Subaru WRX? Mysterious performance car teased.
