Justin Fris joined Business News in 2024, covering junior miners, general breaking news and sport.
He previously spent nine years covering sport and general news across regional Australia. Originally from the Gold Coast, Mr Fris initially relocated to Western Australia to complete his degrees, before enjoying stints in Far North Queensland, Geraldton and Bunbury.
Throughout his time with the South Western Times in Bunbury, Mr Fris received industry recognition for his basketball, football and horse racing coverage.
Mr Fris studied at Edith Cowan University, where he graduated with a degree in Sport Management and Communciations.
Western Australia’s National Rugby League bid representatives have reiterated the importance of the Western Bears being ‘under the care and control’ of WA.
Arafura Rare Earths has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saskatchewan Research Council, as it aims to add further value to its shovel-ready project in the Northern Territory.
De Grey Mining's push to develop its Hemi gold project has continued, after receiving provision for a $150 million loan from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility.
Mining contractor Perenti has elected to undergo a significant remuneration restructure, on the back of February’s fatality at the Mana gold mine in Burkina Faso.
Wood Australia has continued its working relationship with uranium-focused Bannerman Energy, following news it will facilitate the detailed design phase of the company’s flagship Etango project in Namibia.
NRW Holdings is riding high following a strong 2024 financial year, due to sustained success across a range of sectors in both Australia and North America.
The submission deadline for National Rugby League expansion bids closes on Wednesday, with a Western Australia-backed consortium in the mix to become the league's 18th franchise in 2027.
MTM Critical Metals has announced its flash joule heating technology can now be extended into either a chlorinated or carbon-chlorinated setting, in a bid to enhance its metal recovery activities.
The state government will provide the WA Institute of Sport with an additional $20.8 million over the next four years, on the back of recent Olympic success in Paris.
Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy is on track to deliver long-awaited first production from the second stage of its Waitsia stage two project in early 2025.
Canada won gold in the men’s 4x100m relay final at a soaked Stade de France, with the heavily-favoured US disqualified following a disastrous baton handoff.
MTM Critical Metals has appointed Michael Walshe as its new chief executive, effective immediately, following a successful advisory role with the company.
West Perth-based junior Image Resources has announced construction will begin at its Atlas mineral sands project imminently, as it aims to capitalise on the site’s impressive ore reserves.