After growing speculation the Albanese government would cave to calls for a broader inquiry into the Bondi terror attack, the Prime Minister has called a royal commission.
Cottesloe-based Locus has submitted its proposal to build an apartment complex near Hillarys boat harbour, with an estimated end value of $240 million.
A $5 million Department of Defence procurement contract update for works at HMAS Stirling spurred Duratec shares almost nine per cent higher in early trade today.
The S&P 500 has ended lower, pulled down by declines in JPMorgan, Blackstone and other financials, while Nvidia and Alphabet lifted the Nasdaq as investors shifted towards AI-related stocks.
Strong miners and IT stocks have helped push Australia's share market higher despite a slip in banks and the energy sector, as oil prices butt up against global uncertainty.
Nickel prices have climbed above US$18,700 a tonne after a major Indonesian miner halted production, as majority of Western Australia's battery metals mines remain on ice.
Southern Cross Media Group has sealed its acquisition of Seven West Media after securing approvals, as SWM's chief financial officer announces his departure from the merged media company.
Hancock Prospecting has submitted an $850 million plan to relocate facilities from the Lockyer gas field after acquiring the asset from Mineral Resources.
GOLD WRAP: Two of the state's mid-tier goldminers have reported coffers closing in on $1 billion, as the sector continues its record run and production figures roll in.
The world's largest goldminer has warned of a 60,000-ounce shortfall from its Boddington mine in the coming months, after fire damaged key infrastructure at the site.
President Donald Trump has said on his social media site that "Interim Authorities" in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality" oil to the US at its market price.
Wall Street has ended higher as chip stocks surged on renewed AI optimism, Moderna rallied and the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high.