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Capstone Copper (ASX:CSC) said it is seeking court assistance to restore water supply and resume operations at its Mantoverde mine in Chile.

Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) reported improved trading performance for the first half of FY26, posting unaudited sales of $188.5 million.

Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025, seasonally adjusted, as employment rose by 65,000 people.

Fortescue is increasingly reshaping its commercial relationship with China, deepening ties with buyers and suppliers as Beijing tightens its grip over iron ore pricing and market structure.

AUSTRAC has launched a formal investigation into Airwallex and ordered a special external audit over fears its platform may have been used to fund child sexual abuse payments.

Regal Partners’ private fund has made water one of its largest allocations, helping drive strong performance.

Santos will load its first LNG cargo from the $6.1 billion Barossa project in the coming days.

Australian shares rose 0.8% to 8848.7, snapping a three-day losing streak as global risk appetite improved.

Markets largely ignored the hotter jobs print (65,200 jobs added, unemployment 4.1%) and instead chased cyclicals.

Treasury has revised future spending pressures up by $47.8 billion, driven by faster growth in major social programs.

The OECD has warned that universal subsidies risk worsening long-term budget sustainability, and are often used by higher-income households.

A powerful labour market surprise has pushed the Australian dollar to a 16-month high near US68.10c, forcing investors to rethink the path for interest rates.

Global insurance powerhouse Gallagher has signed a multi-year agreement to become the new Principal Partner for the ACT Brumbies. 

Netflix just crossed 325 million subscribers and beat revenue with $12.1 billion in Q4, yet its stock slid as markets focused elsewhere.