Australia Breaking News

Andrew Left, one of the world's most prominent short sellers, was found guilty of securities fraud by a US federal jury. Bloomberg's Erik Larson reports on the latest. (Corrects name in headline.)

Craig McDonnell, Business Line Managing Director Industries at ABB Robotics, discusses the company's partnership with Nvidia and the outlook for physical AI technologies. He speaks with Stephen Engle from the sidelines of Computex in Taipei.

Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) secured a two-year contract extension with Transport for New South Wales to continue operating public bus services.

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has launched CLEAR, a clinical evidence programme designed to fast-track its proprietary CT:VQ technology.

The ACCC has ordered Amazon, eBay, Kogan, and Fruugo to pull banned, high-powered magnetic toys from their platforms following severe safety risks.

Australian residential construction faces a slight downturn as total dwelling approvals fell 3.4% to 16,710 in April.

At least seven Chinese universities that support the country's armed forces and defense industry are seeking access to Nvidia Corp's H200 chips, the most powerful artificial intelligence processors ever allowed by the US to be sold in China.

Fast-food giant Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) finalised its acquisition of eight KFC restaurants across Bavaria, Germany.

Australia has recorded its first trade deficit in over eight years, with the current account balance plunging to a $27.1 billion deficit in the March quarter.

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) is folding its industrial and safety brands Blackwoods and Workwear Group into the Bunnings umbrella.

The Fair Work Commission announced a 4.75% increase to Australia’s minimum and award wages, effective this July.

Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) revealed that its core brand network sales for the first 20 weeks of the second half of 2026 fell by 4.8%.