Updated July 17, 2026 — 10:04am,first published July 17, 2026 — 9:30am10.04amSignificant delays expected at Perth Airport as officers walk off jobBy In more strike action news this morning, aviation screening officers working at the security checkpoints at Perth Airport will walk off the job today, with significant delays expected for travellers across all four terminals. The United Workers Union has said contractor ISS was refusing to offer a fair deal that would bring pay and conditions in line with the eastern states.Major delays are expected for travellers today. Matt JelonekThey also have rostering arrangements that make it “almost impossible for many to earn a living wage”, according to the union, which says the action will escalate in coming days and weeks. One Perth screening officer, who has remained anonymous, said the rostering had a terrible impact on the workforce.9.30amMore BHP workers vote to down tools after Pilbara port strikeBy Michael PhilippsA protected action ballot of electrical workers on BHP’s high-voltage network has seen an overwhelming majority vote in favour of stoppages returned to the Fair Work Commission.The vote follows an eight-hour strike at BHP’s bulk export terminal in Port Hedland by a separate group of combined ports union members on Thursday that included workers from the Electrical Trade Union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union and the Australian Workers Union.The high-voltage electrical workers are responsible for maintaining a power network that keeps BHP mine sites running, along with worker accommodation, and the nearby town of Newman.Workers were asked whether they support taking an unlimited number of work stoppages lasting between 30 minutes and 24 hours in pursuit of an enterprise agreement with BHP. 9.30amAcross the nation and around the worldBy Here’s what’s making headlines today:One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s European holiday has exposed cracks in her relationship with star recruit Barnaby Joyce – as her chief adviser claimed she was pushed into meeting a far-right UK activist by the Seven Network.The One Nation leader was photographed spending time poolside with her benefactor at the resort by one of the other guests.Getty ImagesThe man who operates Donald Trump’s teleprompter has been placed on leave after revelations he allegedly made more than $US100,000 ($143,000) on prediction markets based on what the US president would say.The families of two Australian backpackers who died in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol shots have received the devastating news that no one is likely to do serious jail time, if any at all, for the deaths of their daughters.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pledge that a boom in energy-hungry data centres would pump power back into the electricity grid will strain Australia’s delayed renewables rollout, according to major investors, as one of his ministers concedes the plan could require more gas plants.Billionaire Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins will apply the feedback machinery that helped bring her $100 billion design company to public life, launching a global platform on Friday that asks communities what is important to them.9.30amToday’s weatherBy 9.30amGood morning WABy Good morning all and welcome to Friday’s live blog.Making headlines, Rosendorff Diamonds’ new director is facing legal action over a substantial tax bill to the tune of millions of dollars, according to a Supreme Court writ filed this week.Rosendorff is one of Western Australia’s premier luxury businesses and has been a big part of the state’s retail landscape for over 60 years.Read more here.Yehonatan Levy, director of Rosendorff Jewellers, inset. The Perth jeweller is going into administration, while the ATO is suing Levy.1 of 1