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Westpac (ASX:WBC) reported a sharp downturn in mortgage applications, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts.

Orpheus Uranium (ASX:ORP) secured a tenure acquisition, expanding its footprint to fast-track exploration at the Marree Project.

Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) announced a major restructuring programme to counter deteriorating market conditions.

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) has appointed Nick O’Neil as its new Group CEO and maintained its FY26 earnings per security guidance.

PC Gold (ASX:PC2) has finalised the acquisition of the former Territory Iron accommodation camp in Pine Creek.

Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) revealed that May exceeded April’s performance to deliver a record number of funded loans.

Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) has partnered with OpenAI to deploy artificial intelligence tools across its regional operations.

Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) has unveiled a five-year strategy to expand its store network from 790 to more than 900 locations by 2031.

The Australian Capital Territory has become the nation’s first jurisdiction to completely abolish stamp duty for first home buyers.

Motorists are warned to brace for impact as the Albanese government signals the temporary fuel tax cut will likely end in June.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) New Zealand subsidiary, ASB Bank, has been hit with a $6.7 million fine.

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) has broken ground on a $490 million gas-fired power station in Kwinana.

Cokal (ASX:CKA) has secured critical work programme and budget approval from Indonesian authorities.

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) entered into an exclusivity and process deed with a consortium comprising Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group.

Vinyl Group (ASX:VNL) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Time Out Australia from Time Out Group for nominal consideration.

Dart Mining (ASX:DTM) completed its 4,000-metre drilling commitment at the Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) chair Michael Chaney has rejected a high-profile push by activist investor Elliott Management.

Delorean Corporation (ASX:DEL) said its SA1 Salisbury Project has been accredited under GreenPower’s renewable gas certification framework.

Titan Minerals (ASX:TTM) recommenced resource drilling at its flagship Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador.

Austin Metals (ASX:AYT) commenced a ~4,000-metre reverse circulation drilling programme at its flagship Austin Gold Project.

Tivan (ASX:TVN) has secured an exploration grant from the Northern Territory Government for its Molyhil Tungsten Project.

Mithril Silver and Gold (ASX:MTH) has extended high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at its Copalquin Project in Mexico.

CATL HK executed a recycling services framework agreement with Envirostream, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Livium (ASX:LIT).

Alicanto Minerals (ASX:AQI) has secured firm commitments for a $30 million institutional placement.