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Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has entered a non-binding agreement to sell its entire 33.32% minority stake in Jetstar Japan to Japan Airlines.

Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) has committed $2 million toward a $15 million placement by Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE), securing an approximate 3.3% stake in the explorer.

Ryman Healthcare (ASX:RYM), the trans-Tasman leader in retirement living, announced a sweeping strategic overhaul and a new capital management framework aimed at unlocking value from its $12 billion portfolio.

Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) announced the immediate resignation of board Chair and Non-Executive Director Tiffany Olson.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the acquisition of RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) by Caterpillar through its subsidiary, Revolution HoldCo.

Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) announced a successful debt refinancing and provided an updated earnings outlook, navigating what management describes as a "challenging" retail environment.

SQX Resources (ASX:SQX) has launched its maiden 2,500-meter reverse circulation drilling program at the Red Bird Gold Project.

HITIQ (ASX:HIQ) signed an exclusive three-year agreement to become the Official Player Safety Partner of Hockey Australia.

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) has reached a pivotal commercial milestone by executing a multi-year supply agreement with US-based Quansys Biosciences.

ASX-listed explorer IRIS Metals (ASX:IR1) has secured $5.5 million through a heavily supported share placement.

NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) has kicked off 2026 with a significant expansion of its order book, securing three major civil infrastructure contracts across Western Australia.

The Australian construction sector faced a sharp downturn at the end of the year, with total dwelling approvals falling 14.9% to 15,542 in December 2025.

Australian retailer Adairs (ASX:ADH) appointed Matt Edmonds as its new Group CFO and company secretary, effective Feb. 9.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) shares plummeted as much as 22% on Feb. 3 morning, following a major regulatory hurdle for its flagship Rett syndrome treatment, trofinetide.

Noronex (ASX:NRX) has moved to a 51% ownership stake in the Etango North Uranium Project (EPL 6776).

Xero (ASX:XRO) intensified its global growth narrative during a high-stakes investor briefing on Feb. 3, showcasing a future anchored in artificial intelligence and a revitalised US payments strategy.

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers has named Sarah Court as the next chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) has defied a challenging retail climate to post record full-year sales of NZ$798.8 million, underpinned by a powerful surge in the final quarter.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) issued a pre-reporting update detailing several non-recurring items and structural re-segmentations that will impact its financial results for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025.

Debt ledger specialist Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) reaffirmed its FY26 outlook, projecting a net profit growth of 6% to 17% following a steady first-half performance.

Aura Energy (ASX:AEE) has tapped into surging global demand for nuclear fuel, securing $20 million through a heavily oversubscribed share placement.

Australia's technology sector has staged a defiant recovery, with start-up funding surging to $5.1 billion in 2025—a $1 billion increase over the previous year.

Mamba Exploration (ASX:M24) announced a strategic expansion, entering into a binding agreement to acquire a 70% interest in the Meeka East Gold Project.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTM) announced that its founder and managing director, Jamie Pherous, has retired from all executive and board roles with immediate effect.