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New Zealand energy firm Mercury NZ (ASX:MCY) has raised its earnings guidance for the 2026 financial year.

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler is set to announce the removal of out-of-pocket costs for essential aged-care services.

EBOS Group (ASX:EBO) revised its FY26 earnings guidance downward as the company grapples with a material surge in fuel and energy-related expenses.

US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the United States’ ceasefire with Iran, pausing potential military strikes.

Western Australia's energy sector is reeling after Premier Coal announced it will slash operations and cut at least 120 jobs.

The Australian government said average tax take per citizen reached a record $30,633 for the 2024-25 financial year.

Rox Resources (ASX:RXL) intercepted the United North mineralised shear zone at its flagship Youanmi Gold Project.

Ardiden (ASX:ADV) hits high-grade gold at its Astoria deposit in Québec, confirming a large-scale hydrothermal system.

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) has priced a US$1.3 billion dual-tranche senior unsecured notes offering.

Invion (ASX:IVX) announced the expansion of its clinical trial for INV043, moving into the final stage of its current non-melanoma skin cancer study.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched a high-stakes legal battle against Woolworths (ASX:WOW) in the Federal Court.

Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) achieves a regulatory milestone as Indonesia's BPOM clears its Phase 3 clinical trial site for diabetic foot infection treatment.

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) achieved a regulatory milestone following a Type C guidance meeting with the US FDA.

Future Fund appoints external lawyers to investigate whistleblower claims regarding procurement and "cavalier" spending of taxpayer assets.

Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR) said crushing, screening, and haulage activities are now underway at its Mt Boppy Gold Project.

The Albanese Government has finalised contracts with AIM Defence and SYPAQ Systems.

Riedel Resources (ASX:RIE) announced the "transformational" acquisition of two belt-scale gold projects.

Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) has launched a 3,000-metre RC drilling program at its Greater Duchess Project in Queensland.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining (ASX:KAL) has mobilised for an intensive reverse circulation drilling campaign at its flagship Pinjin Gold Project.

Marmota (ASX:MEU) has mobilised for a high-stakes drilling campaign at its Greenewood gold prospect.

Vintage Energy (ASX:VEN) has signed a heads of agreement with Vault Energy to supply gas from the Cullen-1 well.

Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) commenced air core drilling programme at the 100% owned Ironback Hill Rare Earth Elements Project.

Australian life insurer TAL announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with Microsoft.

Cooper Metals (ASX:CPM) announced an expansion of its exploration portfolio through a binding asset swap agreement with AIC Mines (ASX:A1M).