Australia Breaking News

X2M Connect (ASX:X2M) signed a non-binding agreement to develop 10MW to 100MW regional Queensland data centres.

Altair Minerals (ASX:ALR) has initiated maiden reverse circulation drilling across its South Oko and North Peters prospects.

The Department of Agriculture increased Australia's 2026/27 wheat production forecast by 12% to 29.9 million tonnes.

Greenvale Energy (ASX:GRV) has defined a north-south trending target at the Powers Prospect.

Racura Oncology (ASX:RAC) activated its first South Korean clinical trial site for its CPACS Phase 1 trial of RC220.

Total Australian dwelling approvals fell 3.6% to 17,687 units in July, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Australia recorded a current account deficit of $27.2 billion in the June quarter as surging fuel and vehicle imports expanded the national trade deficit.

Defence technology manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) is reviewing plans to open a European office.

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) agreed to acquire Vast Solar Aurora to secure 100% control of the Aurora Energy Precinct.

West Coast Silver (ASX:WCE) secured $6 million in firm commitments via a share placement to fast-track exploration at its Elizabeth Hill Project.

Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens says the price of oil has become one of the movers of shorter-duration Treasury yields. He speaks as rising oil prices are bolstering expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates.

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) has appointed Jeff Howard as its CFO, effective Sept. 28.