Australia Breaking News

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) recorded a net loss after taxation of NZ$242 million for the 2026 financial year.

PEXA Group (ASX:PXA) returned to profitability with a statutory net profit after tax of $19.2 million for the 12 months ended June 30.

Civmec (ASX:CVL) reported full-year revenue of $903 million for FY26, representing an 11.4% increase over the previous financial year.

Virgin Australia (ASX:VGN) delivered an underlying EBIT of $753 million for the 2026 financial year, representing a 13.4% increase on FY25.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has maintained Australia's annual humanitarian visa intake at 20,000 places, overturning a planned reduction to 13,750.

Sky Network Television (ASX:SKT) reported an underlying revenue increase of 9% to NZ$826.1 million for FY26.

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) reported a statutory profit after tax of $490 million for FY26, driven by an asset sale gain.

LTR Pharma (ASX:LTP) reported $19.7 million in cash with no dent for the year ended June 30.

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) delivered a 16% increase in net revenue to $405 million for the financial year ended June 30.

BHP (ASX:BHP) has informed staff of impending redundancies at its Mining Area C iron ore operation in Western Australia.

Padraig McDonnell, CEO of Agilent Technologies, discussed the company's recent financial performance following a quarter that saw approximately 7% organic revenue growth and an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.62. The conversation focused on the key drivers behind this growth and the factors contributing to the strong EPS figure. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Emily Graffeo on "The Close."

Everpure reported a strong quarter with a 38% revenue increase and raised its full-year sales guidance to approximately $600 million. Chairman and CEO Charlie Giancarlo attributed growth to both higher prices and significant market share gains, including a 50% increase in core product sales and a 120% rise in its as-a-service offerings year over year. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Emily Graffeo on "The Close."