Suspected space debris found on fire near WA mining town

<p>Burning object made of carbon fibre discovered on desert road near mine site close to Newman on 18 October</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/20/australia-news-live-space-debris-wa-albanese-trump-meeting-labor-supermarkets-price-gouging-barnaby-joyce-nationals-coalition-sussan-ley-net-zero-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Authorities are investigating how suspected space debris ended up in outback Australia after mine workers found burning items.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/western-australia">Western Australia</a> police are leading the response after the burning junk was located near the mining town of Newman on Saturday afternoon.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/20/suspected-space-debris-found-near-newman-wa-mining-town">Continue reading...</a>