ASX opens higher as miners rise; oil edges up

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has started the week in positive territory, with mining stocks driving the local bourse higher.

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An old spectre has returned to haunt Europe and things could get ugly

Oct 9, 2026

An old spectre has returned to haunt Europe and things could get ugly

Troubles that started in France threaten to engulf the whole eurozone, and at their heart is a familiar irresponsible attitude that has plagued the continent for decades.

Aurum strikes rich West African gold trifecta ahead of resource lift

Oct 9, 2026

Aurum strikes rich West African gold trifecta ahead of resource lift

Aurum Resources has hit more gold at its 3.22-million-ounce West African Boundiali project, with new results including 29m at 2.08g/t and 5.85m at 8.77g/t gold, ahead of a resource update.

Dalaroo chases more gold after spectacular Côte d’Ivoire hit

Oct 9, 2026

Dalaroo chases more gold after spectacular Côte d’Ivoire hit

Dalaroo Metals has launched a 1250m drilling blitz at its Bondoukou gold discovery in Côte d’Ivoire, chasing extensions to a spectacular maiden hit of 18m at 7.31g/t gold.

Kaiser Reef gold production fuels $40M war chest

Oct 9, 2026

Kaiser Reef gold production fuels $40M war chest

Gold producer Kaiser Reef has built a $40 million cash and bullion position after a strong September quarter, delivering 6263 gold ounces from its Tasmanian and Victorian assets.

Karl Stefanovic buys out his podcast partner

Oct 9, 2026

Karl Stefanovic buys out his podcast partner

The former Today host has bought out Keshnee Ibrahim for an undisclosed amount after months of turbulence over his new media venture.

64,000 shades of grey: How dentists, running coaches and restaurants are using AI

Oct 9, 2026

64,000 shades of grey: How dentists, running coaches and restaurants are using AI

From diagnosing problems the human eye can’t see, to analysing dozens of data points to optimise a run, AI is changing the way hands-on professions are providing their services.

Australian shares inch higher as caution reigns

Oct 9, 2026

Australian shares inch higher as caution reigns

Shares clocked a second week of modest progress, as global bond yields, stubborn oil prices and local economic woes cap investor confidence.

Oliver Curtis’ bid to float Firmus for $44 billion falls over

Oct 8, 2026

Oliver Curtis’ bid to float Firmus for $44 billion falls over

Firmus has dropped its bid to list on the ASX, leaving its data centre plans to be funded through private markets.

City’s lively streets ‘sealed deal’ as luxury fragrance retailer buys $10.7m Little Collins store

Oct 8, 2026

City’s lively streets ‘sealed deal’ as luxury fragrance retailer buys $10.7m Little Collins store

Fragrance retailer, Prestige Brands, has splashed out $10.75 million on an empty three-storey building.

Why it’s time for you to ditch taking long annual holidays

Oct 8, 2026

Why it’s time for you to ditch taking long annual holidays

There’s a better way of getting the most out of your holidays and it involves taking more frequent but shorter breaks.

ABC hopes embarrassing radio U-turn will deliver ratings dividend

Oct 8, 2026

ABC hopes embarrassing radio U-turn will deliver ratings dividend

In this week’s On Background, an about-face from ABC Radio Sydney, billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson’s passion project remains stagnant, and media mogul Rupert Murdoch reflects on his legacy – again.

Wes Maas offloads $50m shopping mall as Firmus float fallout hits

Oct 8, 2026

Wes Maas offloads $50m shopping mall as Firmus float fallout hits

It’s been a turbulent week for “Dubbo billionaire” Maas, who is hoping for a big payday from the sale of his Village Southlakes mall.

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