The news: Westpac non-executive director Peter Nash has resigned from his position as the bank looks to distance itself from the scandal engulfing its auditor KPMG. In an announcement on Wednesday, ...

Magellan Financial Group shares lifted in afternoon trade following the completion of its merger with Barrenjoey.

The total number of approved dwellings fell 1.1% in May to 17,019, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The news: Perpetual Group has entered a trading halt before it makes an announcement referring to an approach it has received “in relation to a potential change of control transaction”. The numbers: ...

Westgold Resources has completed the divestment of its Peak Hill Gold Project to Great Boulder Resources. The context: ...

The news: Supermarket group Coles has confirmed it’s in discussions with private equity giant TPG Capital over a potential acquisition of Greencross Pet Wellness Company. The context: Coles said it is ...

Engineering company Monadelphous Group has secured contracts across the resources and energy sectors valued at a combined ...

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino announcing proposals to crack down on auditors. AAP/ Mick Tsikas. Australia’s biggest professional services firms have offered measured support for government ...

Explosives and fertiliser maker Orica has made a final decision on the development of a commercial-scale green hydrogen ...

A redesign of the ASX’s Accelerate Program, aimed at improving the bourse operator’s management of technology and operational ...

Ampol has finalised its acquisition of EG Australia for a gross consideration of $1.16 billion, a move aimed at expanding the company’s fuel and convenience retail footprint.

The news: Property investor Centuria Capital Group has acquired a 50% interest in what it describes as Sydney CBD A-grade office assets from a fund managed by Brookfield for $454 million. The numbers: ...