Australia Breaking News

Challenger (ASX:CGF) has finalised a capital partnership with Auckland-based mortgage lender Finbase, committing NZ$150 million.

Minrex Resources (ASX:MRR) announced a disciplined dual-stream strategy at its flagship Tlamino Project.

BWP Group (ASX:BWP) finalised the retail component of itsunderwritten entitlement offer, raising approximately $228 million.

Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) has secured exclusive global rights to a breakthrough electronic waste recycling technology.

Biome Australia (ASX:BIO) has launched its multi-centre, international clinical trial for BMB18.

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) is positioning itself for a record-breaking 2026 financial year, driven by a 70% surge in its order bank since December.

The US is touting progress toward a peace deal with Iran to end the nearly three-month war, despite fresh hostilities and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Derek Wallbank has the latest.

Aruma Resources (ASX:AAJ) finalised its initial Phase 1 diamond drilling programme at the high-grade Tillex Copper-Silver Project.

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, has made a high-profile return to the media sector by acquiring a 9.15% stake in Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL).

Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) unveiled a strategic overhaul that will see the company exit the majority of its winery and vineyard portfolio.

The Federal Court has ordered Westpac (ASX:WBC) to pay a $26 million civil penalty.

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) secured a 20% rise in both total transaction value and revenue, reaching $5.8 billion and $394.1 million, respectively.