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The Australian dollar remained largely unchanged on Jan. 5 as renewed geopolitical tensions triggered a cautious retreat in global risk appetite.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST), Australia's largest listed gold miner, has cut its production guidance for the 2026 financial year.

Verity Resources (ASX:VRL) has secured exploration licence E39/2558 at its 100%-owned Monument Gold Project in Western Australia's prolific Laverton Goldfields.

New Frontier Minerals (ASX:NFM) announced that its mining lease application for the Big One Copper deposit, has progressed into the technical assessment phase.

Civmec (ASX:CVL) announced it has secured a series of new contracts and extensions valued at over $400 million, highlighting the company's success in converting a strong pipeline of opportunities.

Australian antiviral developer Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX: ILA) has provided an update on its ongoing engagement with the US Food and Drug Administration regarding the clinical development of Galidesivir.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) has confirmed that heavy rainfall and flooding in north-western Queensland have affected three of its 27 properties.

Biome Australia (ASX:BIO) reported record sales for the second quarter and first half of FY26, delivering continued strong growth despite seasonal headwinds.

Families across Australia will gain access to at least three days of subsidised childcare from Jan. 5 under new reforms introduced by the Albanese government.

Australia has urged a diplomatic solution to the escalating crisis in Venezuela after being caught off guard by a dramatic United States raid that resulted in the detention and removal of President Nicolas Maduro.

Crypto investors in dozens of countries will see transaction data recorded as global tax reporting rules take shape.

Usman Khawaja has spoken out about racial stereotypes as he prepares to retire from international cricket.

Imugene (ASX:IMU), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, announced that Dr. Bradley Glover has resigned from his role as COO to focus on other business interests.

Belararox (ASX:BRX) has completed its two-tranche placement, raising $8.5 million to advance copper exploration activities.

Streaming services with more than 1 million Australian subscribers must dedicate at least 10% of their total local program expenditure—or 7.5% of revenue—to Australian content.

Lion Rock Minerals (ASX:LRM) has confirmed the presence of coarse monazite crystals in residual soils at its Minta Est Project.

Dual-listed biotech Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) has announced that chair Jane Bell will retire from the role and continue as a non-executive director.

Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC) said Union No. 2, one of four unions at its Mantoverde copper-gold mine in Chile, has notified the company it will begin strike action effective Jan. 2.

Australia's nine largest business lobby groups have united in calling for a federal royal commission into the Dec. 14, 2025 Bondi attacks.

Copper producer Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) has reported strong operational performance despite extreme wet-season conditions in Northwest Queensland.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has lowered its full-year gold production guidance following a softer-than-expected December 2025 quarter.

4DMedical (ASX:4DX), a leader in respiratory imaging technology, has appointed Julian Sutton as CFO and executive director.

Australian business lender Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) has reported a 7% increase in its loan book over the December 2025 half, keeping the company on track to meet its full-year guidance.

Elsight (ASX:ELS) has commenced delivery of its first Aura platform units to a leading defence contractor, following the completion of development and testing for the program announced on Sept. 25, 2024.