Australia Breaking News

AMP (ASX:AMP) has appointed Blair Vernon as its new Group CEO, following an extensive internal and external search.

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has lifted its FY26 copper production guidance to 1.9–2 million tonnes, citing record throughput at its Escondida mine and strong performance across its portfolio.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) has announced a binding agreement to sell its construction division to global construction giant VINCI Construction for $315.6 million.

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) announced it will extend the operation of all four units at its Eraring Power Station in New South Wales from Aug. 19, 2027 to April 30, 2029.

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) reported record platform net inflows of $5.6 billion in the second quarter of FY26, driving strong growth across the business and lifting total funds under administration to $152.3 billion as at Dec. 31, 2025.

Babylon Pump & Power (ASX:BPP) will divest its non-core industrial services subsidiary Ausblast as part of a strategic shift.

The International Monetary Fund has warned that Australia is likely to experience a "drawn-out persistence" of above-target inflation.

Fake public WiFi networks are increasingly being used to trick travellers into revealing crypto passwords and wallet details.

Oakajee Corporation (ASX:OKJ) announced the results of its October 2025 aircore drilling program at the Paynes Find Gold Project in Western Australia.

Middle Island Resources (ASX:MDI) has confirmed significant copper anomalies at its 100%-owned Priboj Project in Serbia.

Riversgold (ASX:RGL) has reported encouraging assay results from its Northern Zone Gold Project, part of the broader Kalgoorlie Gold Project.

Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) is set to commence a ~3,000m RC and diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project in Western Australia.