Nvidia’s board has opened an independent inquiry into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. Huang will stay in his role and says he will cooperate.
Forrestania Resources has increased the British Hill gold resource in Western Australia by 35% to 286,000 ounces. The company has also secured a separate ore purchase deal.
The Australian bank’s cash profit rose 31 per cent, with cost cuts helping lift its result. ANZ also faced higher provisions amid economic pressures and flat margins.
From RNZ, The Australian Financial Review and 2 more
The retailer’s insolvency practitioners are replenishing stock after reporting record sales and visitor numbers, as potential buyers circle the 188-year-old company.
The licence secures tenure over Beetaloo Energy’s Carpentaria gas discovery in the NT and supports its pilot project, with a full production licence still ahead.
The company says testing at its Jupiter rare earths project in Western Australia extracted up to 92 per cent gallium and 85 per cent scandium, with the potential to add value.
From The Sydney Morning Herald and The West Australian
Ministers are expected to discuss two potential successors to Christine Lagarde, but are unlikely to recommend one before EU leaders reach a deal on appointments.
The airline says the proposed cuts affect a small proportion of its head office workforce. They come as shareholders prepare to vote on a £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo.
Harry is moving to a senior adviser position at the US coaching company, less than three months after returning to the UK. BetterUp says he will focus on major customer projects and other work.
Managing director Michael Shearer says excise rises and cost-of-living pressures are making drinkers more hesitant, with a carton regularly costing more than A$65.
From The Australian Financial Review and The West Australian
The UK’s largest water company has proposed extending some debt repayments to March 2028. Creditors have signed up to an agreement covering more than £12 billion of secured debt.
The corporate regulator has threatened the licences of advice firms using telemarketers to attract customers. A review found unqualified marketers influencing decisions about retirement savings.
A 2kg pack from supermarket Iceland was the platform’s most-delivered item for 2026, as the UK recorded its hottest summer on record. It was the first grocery item to lead the list.
The company says recruitment over the next five years will focus on the Midlands, northern England, Wales and Scotland, as it seeks growth beyond London. It currently employs more than 18,000 people in the UK.
The New Zealand broadcaster is due to release its annual report on Monday. The New Zealand Herald reports a possible increase in job cuts, citing a source familiar with RNZ’s plans.
City Hall says visits to the traffic-free section rose 16 per cent in its first week, with spending and evening activity also up. The scheme has drawn objections from some residents and cyclists.
The 188-year-old retailer will keep trading while administrators and receivers review the business. Its Perth CBD landlord says the store is A$1.5 million behind on rent.
Musk spent at least US$445 million backing Republican candidates, but Democrats won control of Congress and made gains in Texas. His political spending could bring scrutiny of his companies.
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, and gains for August and September were revised up by a combined 84,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%.
The airline says it will keep adjusting fares and capacity as fuel costs remain elevated, while demand for domestic and international travel stays strong.
From The Australian Financial Review and The Nightly
Small suppliers say they face losses after the department store entered voluntary administration, while fashion labels have begun removing stock from its stores.
From The Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald and 2 more
The UK Prime Minister says the Government will press Poundland’s owner to follow through on its commitments. The retailer’s future remains uncertain as sale talks continue and MPs prepare to hear from its owners.
Two Australian composers want artists paid for work already used to train AI, as a global music industry body warns the Albanese government against weakening copyright protections.
From The Australian Financial Review and The Guardian
Western Australia Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has blamed protests and policy uncertainty for risks to major projects, after Woodside announced more than 500 global job cuts.
From The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News and 1 more
A commentary contrasts David Jones with John Lewis, while former customers and staff point to poor service and reduced staffing as reasons the shopping experience at David Jones has suffered.
From The Canberra Times, The Sydney Morning Herald and 1 more
Consumer group CHOICE has named its 2026 Shonky winners, including Virgin Australia, Ticketek, Ticketmaster and Sony, for products and services it considers among the year’s worst.