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Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement barring foreign military bases in Pacific
Vanuatu can still accept Chinese investment, but its new Australia pact blocks foreign military bases and puts critical infrastructure under scrutiny.
Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99m as teenagers bypass age checks
Australia blocked five million youth accounts, yet 85% of surveyed teens stayed online. A$99 million fines now test whether enforcement can catch up.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt survive Iran VAR drama in 1-1 draw to seal Australia clash
Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran after late VAR drama to finish second in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G and secure a Round of 32 clash with Australia.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia hold Paraguay 0-0 to secure Round of 32 place
Australia drew 0-0 with Paraguay to finish second in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D and secure a place in the Round of 32.
HMC Capital (ASX:HMC) clears KKR approvals as A$603m energy partnership targets June 30 close
Regulatory approval removes a major obstacle to HMC Capital’s KKR partnership, but the economics of its preferred-equity funding structure will now face a more demanding test through battery development and cash generation.
Stakk (ASX:SKK) hits A$26m revenue run rate, but cash conversion must prove the rerating
Stakk has an A$26m revenue run rate and 85%+ margins. The test is whether ASX:SKK can convert major contracts into recurring cash.
Benz Mining (ASX:BNZ) unveils 10Moz gold target, but the resource gap now tests the rally
Benz Mining outlined up to 12Moz at Glenburgh and shares surged. The real test is how much ASX:BNZ can convert into a reportable resource.
HighCom (ASX:HCL) wins another drone order, but its earnings reset now tests the turnaround
HighCom keeps winning Australian drone contracts, but ASX:HCL remains near a 52-week low. Can defence growth finally repair earnings?
Australia expands H5N1 surveillance after first mainland bird flu cases
H5N1 has reached mainland Australia, but no poultry outbreak is confirmed. New testing will show whether two seabirds were isolated cases or an early warning.
Australia’s largest cocaine seizure uncovers 2.7 tonnes hidden beneath Sydney property
Australian police found 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden beneath a Sydney property, exposing an alleged maritime smuggling route from Queensland.