Mining giants lead ASX higher, banks and retailers fall, the Star soars

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 27, 2026

The Australian sharemarket had a muted morning but finished in the green thanks to a rally by BHP and Rio Tinto shares.

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ASX rebounds to end on a high; CSL names new chair

The Australian sharemarket has rebounded after an early fall to close in the green, with materials and energy stocks posting gains.

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Tassie, Vic gold output clears Kaiser Reef debt as cash hits $40M

Kaiser Reef produced 6263oz of gold, lifting cash to $40m, clearing its Henty acquisition loan in Tasmania and advancing underground drilling at Maldon in Victoria.

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Accelerate puts 12km Pilbara manganese corridor to the test

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Red Metal cracks deeper Qld rare earths potential at Sybella

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‘Glad we checked our tickets’: First international flight departs Western Sydney airport

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‘One way or the other’: Trump’s threats send oil prices surging

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Oct 25, 2026

AI darling NextDC announces board and pay purge after Melbourne power disaster

The data centre group will lose its chairman, other board members will take a pay cut and the CEO will lose all of his bonuses this year in response to last week’s disastrous downgrade.

Oct 25, 2026

The feud threatening the $88 billion Ray-Ban family fortune takes a twist

Behind the sleek sunglasses and effortless glamour inextricably linked with the Ray-Ban name lies a messy family feud that is anything but stylish.

Oct 25, 2026

Judgment day looms for Star casino as court decides size of fine

The gaming operator will find out how big a penalty it faces for multiple money laundering breaches. Investors will find if the company can afford to pay.

Oct 25, 2026

ASIC won’t sue Super Retail board over scandal that led to CEO’s sacking, says company

The retail group behind Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto will face shareholders this week amid fresh questions about the alleged relationship between two top executives and the continuing fallout for investors.

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Squeeze into those skinny jeans: Millennial culture is back

A tech-powered 2000s revival represents the biggest nostalgia boom yet.

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Slow Horses and Tenzing producer promises more underdog stories after French sale

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Mining giants lead ASX higher, banks and retailers fall, the Star soars

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ASX rebounds to end on a high; CSL names new chair

Tassie, Vic gold output clears Kaiser Reef debt as cash hits $40M

Accelerate puts 12km Pilbara manganese corridor to the test

Red Metal cracks deeper Qld rare earths potential at Sybella

‘Glad we checked our tickets’: First international flight departs Western Sydney airport

‘One way or the other’: Trump’s threats send oil prices surging

AI darling NextDC announces board and pay purge after Melbourne power disaster

The feud threatening the $88 billion Ray-Ban family fortune takes a twist

Judgment day looms for Star casino as court decides size of fine

ASIC won’t sue Super Retail board over scandal that led to CEO’s sacking, says company

Squeeze into those skinny jeans: Millennial culture is back

Slow Horses and Tenzing producer promises more underdog stories after French sale

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