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Latitude 66 (ASX:LAT) reported strong initial results from its maiden drilling program at the Laverton Gold Project in Western Australia.

Cazaly Resources (ASX:CAZ) has secured its initial 25% interest in the Goongarrie Gold Project, located 90km north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia's northeastern goldfields.

Australian robotics company FBR (ASX:FBR) has received a binding conditional purchase order from Louisiana-based dealer State Machinery C Equipment Sales for its Mantis welding robot, valued at $990,000.

Household spending in Australia remained robust in November 2025, rising 1% from the previous month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported.

Western Australia is poised to maintain its position as Australia's fastest-growing state for the next four decades, even as overall population growth slows nationally, according to the 2025 Population Statement.

Australia's new vehicle market sold 1,209,808 units in 2025, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid evolving consumer preferences.