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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.