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EVT Ltd reported a 41.3% rise in normalised profit for FY26, with record hotel results and a plan to divest $800 million in non-core property. The company has engaged Rothschild & Co for a strategic review of its structure, with CEO Jane Hastings signalling hotels as the primary growth platform.
Ampol's first-half net profit jumped more than four-fold to A$857.2 million, driven by soaring refining margins following the U.S.-Iran conflict. The company declared a record interim dividend of 185 cents per share, up from 40 cents a year earlier, while warning that market conditions remain tight.
Take That star Gary Barlow teams up with comedian Jason Manford for a six-part ITV series, Gary Barlow's Food and Wine Tour: New Zealand, airing Sunday August 30. The pair journey across the country sampling food and wine, meeting local producers, and experiencing Maori culture, as Barlow shares his passion for wine and the 'genuine spirit of hospitality' he found.
Australia's residential battery adoption is surging, driven by federal subsidies and consumer savings, but the country faces a wind farm drought that threatens its renewable energy targets. Experts point to rising costs and financing hurdles, while AEMO forecasts optimistic wind capacity growth.
Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has signed a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs, unveiled as the club's 007 signing ahead of the 2028 NRL season. The move ends speculation about Nathan Cleary and adds to a formidable backline, while raising questions about Manu's All Blacks aspirations.
Australian shares are expected to rise at Monday's open, following a solid gain on Wall Street that helped arrest a jittery week. Oil and gold prices also moved higher, while several ASX-listed companies are due to report results.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated on Face the Nation that the MMR vaccine is not lethal, responding to questions about President Trump's recent comments. Trump had suggested during an August executive order signing that the combined shot could be lethal if not separated. Separate shots are not currently available in the U.S., and measles cases have climbed amid the debate.
Woodside Energy director Mark Cutifani faces scrutiny over his ties to Elliott Management’s campaign against Northern Star, complicating the search for a new chairman. Meanwhile, the company reported a 7% rise in underlying profit and speculation of an Exxon Mobil merger.
AI-generated images and videos of Dr Seuss’s Cat in the Hat have gone viral, prompting police in the UK and Ireland to confirm the sightings are fake. Despite the debunking, some teenagers say they are scared to go out at night, while officials urge the public to verify online police updates.
A Lowy Institute report warns commercial deep-sea mining in the Pacific could start as early as 2027, driven by US-China competition for critical minerals and lacking international guardrails. Pacific nations face a dilemma between economic benefits and potential ecological damage, with Australia urged to play a more active role.
Matthew Brennan claimed a first Grand Tour stage win at the Vuelta a España, outsprinting Tadej Pogacar and Pau Miquel on stage 2. Pogacar kept the overall lead despite a late challenge, saying he was ready to lose it to Ethan Hayter. Stage 3 heads into the Pyrenees.
Consumer, small business and social sector groups are pressing the Australian Energy Regulator to lower the Rate of Return Instrument, which determines network charges. They argue a billion dollars of consumer money is flowing to networks unnecessarily, while the regulator's draft proposal is seen as insufficient. A final decision is due in December.
The San Francisco 49ers activated tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, clearing the way for a potential return in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Kittle, who tore his Achilles in January, returned to practice in a limited capacity, while running back Christian McCaffrey also rejoined the team after a brief absence. The team departs for Melbourne on Sept. 2, with Kittle's availability for Week 1 still uncertain.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates an incident at a Derby nightclub. The decision follows social media footage showing Carse in handcuffs with police, adding to a series of off-field controversies for the England team.
Australians have lost $186.9 million to scams so far in 2026, down from $210 million in the same period last year, but experts warn that scammers are using AI and other tricks to target victims, including younger and more financially active people. Banks and government are investing in detection systems, with a national framework due in 2027.
India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom were spotted enjoying Noah Kahan's concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, dancing to the hit 'Dan'. The couple had front-row seats at the sold-out show, part of Kahan's Great Divide Tour.
Former Indian diplomats Navdeep Suri and Ramesh Chander have been asked to provide additional documents to prove their citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Punjab. Both served abroad in 2003, the baseline year for the revision, leading to mismatches and official notices. Punjab electoral officials say the process is routine and their names remain on the rolls.
The Albanese government's National Reconstruction Fund will provide a $120 million loan, matched by $100 million from Wesfarmers, for a modular apartment factory north of Perth. The facility aims to produce over 2,000 apartments annually, potentially accelerating construction by 50% and cutting costs by 20%, according to NRF chief David Gall.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 after being dropped early as India reached 300 for five on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Shubman Gill made 50 and Ravindra Jadeja 43 before late wickets, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after a blow to the forearm.