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Written by AI from published reporting, with every point linked to its source. Australian edition, updated every few minutes.

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  • Photo: Al Jazeera

    Nvidia to investigate reports involving CEO Jensen Huang

    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.

    From France 24, Al Jazeera and 4 more

  • ANZ reports A$7.6b cash profit as provisions rise

    Photo: The Australian Financial Review

    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

  • David Jones sees record foot traffic after collapse

    Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

    The retailer’s insolvency practitioners are replenishing stock after reporting record sales and visitor numbers, as potential buyers circle the 188-year-old company.

    From The Sydney Morning Herald and Business News

  • Beetaloo secures key licence for NT gas discovery

    Photo: The Age

    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.

    From The Age, The West Australian and 1 more

  • RBA sees early signs of AI reshaping Australia’s job market

    Photo: The Australian Financial Review

    The central bank says younger workers may be most exposed, while evidence of widespread job losses or a meaningful productivity boost remains limited.

    From The Australian Financial Review and InnovationAus

  • Critica reports gallium and scandium extractions at WA project

    Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

    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

  • Dalaroo reports new gold hit in West Africa

    Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

    The result suggests a possible mineralised system beyond the company’s recent discovery, potentially broadening its gold exploration in the region.

    From The Sydney Morning Herald and The West Australian

  • EasyJet proposes cutting up to 50 head office roles

    Photo: The Standard

    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.

    From The Standard and RTÉ News

  • Harry leaves chief impact officer role at BetterUp

    Photo: The Standard

    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.

    From The Standard and The Independent

  • Coopers warns beer is losing its recession-proof status

    Photo: The Australian Financial Review

    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

  • Watchdog warns over high-risk super switching calls

    Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

    A regulatory review has raised concerns that lead-generation practices may push customers towards high-risk changes to their superannuation.

    From The Sydney Morning Herald and The West Australian

  • ASIC warns firms over unqualified super salespeople

    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.

    From ABC News and The West Australian

  • Ice cubes top Deliveroo’s most-delivered list in the UK

    Photo: The Standard

    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.

    From The Standard and The Independent

  • Starbucks plans to hire 7,500 staff in UK expansion

    Photo: The Standard

    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.

    From The Standard and The Guardian

  • RNZ plans to cut about 58 roles amid reported financial problems

    Photo: New Zealand Herald

    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.

    Updated From RNZ, 1News and 1 more

  • Oxford Street footfall rises after pedestrianisation

    Photo: The Standard

    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.

    From The Standard and City AM

Earlier this week

  • Qantas flags higher fares as fuel costs rise

    Photo: The Australian Financial Review

    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

  • Burnham says Poundland jobs can still be saved as talks continue

    Photo: The Standard

    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.

    Updated From BBC News, Sky News and 4 more

  • Musicians say firms press them to recreate AI songs for copyright

    Photo: The Australian Financial Review

    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

  • Saffioti defends gas sector as Woodside cuts jobs

    Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

    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

  • David Jones faces criticism over its store experience

    Photo: The Canberra Times

    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