Australia Breaking News

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has unanimously rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Gold Fields.

Tyranna Resources (ASX:TYX) entered an agreement to acquire up to a 70% interest in the Coola Rare Earths and Niobium Project.

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) received a revised $5.25 per security cash buyout proposal from Warburg Pincus.

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) lowered its 2026 production guidance after shutting down its SPS-92 well in Brazil.

AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) entered an exclusive license and supply agreement with Mikasa Seiyaku to commercialise its pain treatment Maxigesic IV in Japan.

Dairy processor Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) reported a full-year net loss after tax of NZ$75.4 million for the twelve months ended July 31.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index is poised for a flat opening as investors prepare for an expected fourth interest rate increase this year.

Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume has warned the federal government against threatening criminal proceedings against OpenAI.

South African miner Gold Fields has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Australia's Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST).

Bloomberg entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw is on Bloomberg This Weekend examining Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the challenge of turning two legacy media companies into a growing business as cable declines and streaming growth slows. Speaking with Lisa Mateo, Shaw says the merger could reshape Hollywood while raising questions about debt, further consolidation and whether streaming companies such as Netflix need new sources of growth.

Bloomberg News Washington breaking news Editor Bryan Pietsch is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing uncertainty surrounding the Kennedy Center's renovation, possible demolition and the displacement of major performing arts groups. He tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that musicians and other performers are continuing at venues across the Washington region as legal disputes complicate plans for the center.

Puck News Washington writer Abby Livingston and Rutgers Eagleton Poll director Ashley Koning are on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss polling that shows Democrats gaining ground ahead of the midterms, including in traditionally Republican states and districts. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, they examine how economic concerns, farm policy and attitudes toward President Donald Trump are shaping races including the closely contested Texas Senate campaign.