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Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) announced plans to eliminate 500 jobs and reduce annual costs by US$570 million as part of a newly revised corporate strategy.

The New South Wales Upper House Public Accountability and Works Committee recommended 26 regulatory changes to oversee data centre developments.

Top End Energy (ASX:TEE) applied to surrender exploration permit EP 153 in the Northern Territory to concentrate resources on its EP 144 Project.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) upgraded its full-year 2026 financial guidance after partner Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACAD) reported a 39% surge in third-quarter DAYBUE net sales.

Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) announced an operational update after department store giant David Jones entered voluntary administration and receivership.

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) has expanded its landholding at the Menzies Goldfield in Western Australia by approximately 69%.

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) expects to generate full-year revenue of $17.3–$17.5 billion in 2026 despite Australian trading headwinds.

Count (ASX:CUP) has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 75% majority interest in Skybridge Financial at an enterprise valuation of $66 million.

Anagenics (ASX:AN1) executed an unconditional asset sale agreement on Nov. 5 to sell its haircare technology and associated intellectual property.

Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) secured a 51% interest in tenement E09/2457 within Western Australia's Errabiddy Gold Project after spending over $750,000.

Australia’s new vehicle market recorded 103,325 sales in October, representing a 3.8% increase compared with the same month last year.

Public sector jobs rose 2.3% between June 2025 and June 2026, while total wages increased 6.6% according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) has responded to an aftermarket share raid seeking to acquire up to 9.9% of its ordinary shares at $9.50 per share.

Freehill Mining (ASX:FHS) recorded total gross sales of $623,469 for October from its Chilean aggregates business.

Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX:VMM) signed a binding long-term agreement with Solvay S.A. to supply mixed rare earth carbonate from its Colossus Project in Brazil.

SSH Group (ASX:SSH) cut its hire purchase debt by $7.5 million, representing a 37% reduction to $12.8 million as of Oct. 31.

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) commenced ore processing through the ball mill at the Touquoy Restart Project in Nova Scotia on Nov. 3.

Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) outlined plans to target more than US$40 billion in adjusted operating cash flow between 2027 and 2032.

Media conglomerate News Corporation (ASX:NWS) reported a 6% increase in first-quarter revenue to US$2.28 billion for the period ended Sept. 30.

REA Group (ASX:REA) reported an 11% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue to $450 million for the period ended Sept. 30.

Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) reported a net income increase of 17% to US$133 million for the third quarter.

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) reported an FY26 statutory net profit of $6.14 billion alongside cash earnings of $6.14 billion.

Ernst & Young Australia has established the Oceania Public Interest Council and appointed Sue Kench as its independent chair to oversee audits and professional services.

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and Digital Realty (NYSE:DLR) reportedly executed a $730 million transaction to acquire a 9.9% stake in NextDC (ASX:NXT) at $9.50 per share.