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Charger Metals NL (ASX:CHR) entered into a binding agreement to sell its total stake in the Bynoe Lithium Project to a subsidiary of Core Lithium (ASX:CXO).

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX:DXC) announced an $8.1 million portfolio valuation uplift and doubled its security buy-back target to 5%.

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) permanently appointed two internal executives to its split technology leadership team effective July 1.

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) announced an on-market share buy-back programme of up to $50 million and updated its financial expectations.

Arena REIT (ASX:ARF) stated that its portfolio valuation programme is expected to yield an $11.5 million net increase.

Holista Colltech (ASX:HCT) completed the acquisition of industrial land in Western Australia for $231,000.

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) has approved $175 million in pre-final investment decision capital expenditure.

The Australian Government announced it will provide an additional $100 million to Ukraine for critical military equipment.

SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) executed an agreement to resolve outstanding regulatory matters through a $21 million fine.

Rest Super has appealed a court ruling forcing the sale of its 4.5% Melbourne Airport stake managed by Dexus (ASX:DXS).

BHP (ASX:BHP) confirmed that total cost blowouts for the first two stages of its Jansen Potash Project have risen to US$4.7 billion

IFM Investors increased its ownership stake in toll road operator Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) to 38.83% as the ongoing corporate takeover dispute accelerated.

Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) recorded 209 new home sales year-to-date in its latest 2026 financial year trading update.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) announced it is contacting approximately 280,000 individuals following a cyber incident at its SunDoctors subsidiary.

BCAL Diagnostics (ASX:BDX) has developed a diagnostic blood test that achieved 91% sensitivity for detecting breast cancer recurrence.

Infinity Mining (ASX:IMI) has secured a two-year option over an Arizona copper mine while raising $2.3 million.

Stavely Minerals (ASX:SVY) commenced a deep diamond drilling programme to test gold-silver potential at its Freddy's Find prospect.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) has agreed to a $35 million penalty after admitting to system failures that allowed scammers to defraud customers.

Kraken has become the official crypto exchange supporter of the FIFA World Cup, just as crypto prediction markets tied to the tournament have already processed more than US$2 billion in wagers.

Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) dissolved its joint venture to regain 100% ownership of the Ti Tree Lithium Project.

Antilles Gold (ASX:AAU) has suspended operations at its 50% owned Cuban joint venture due to US sanctions.

The government released a consultation paper detailing a capital gains tax carveout to preserve the 50% discount for eligible startup investors.

InVert Graphite (ASX:IVG) executed a binding agreement to acquire RapidGraphite alongside an accompanying $2.5 million share placement.

Australia's population increased by 1.5% to reach 27.8 million people in the 12 months to December 2025.