Regional conflicts and security risks are fragmenting global airspace, forcing airlines into longer, costlier detours.

When David Ellison first arrived in the movie capital, insiders laughed behind his back. He was dumb money to be fleeced, another starstruck rich guy with a chequebook. Now he is in charge.

The death of a young female NSW Police officer is a reminder of the dangers of standing in harm’s way on behalf of the community.

Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX last week, led by Anax Metals, which confirmed shallow high-grade mineralisation at its WA Mons Cupri deposit.

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Micro-X Limited, which tripled after its chairman bought a swathe of shares on-market, revitalising interest in the company’s portable scanning technology.

This fortnight’s edition of Cap Raise Crucible has tracked $2.7B thundering through the ASX capital-raising machine, topped by NEXTDC’s monster $1.1 billion UBS-managed convertible note.

The NSW regulator said questions remained about the casino’s progress in improving its governance, leadership and culture.

There is no ‘spare adult’ to play backstop in single-parent households – and Australia has 1.2 million of them. We haven’t adjusted for this reality.

Aurum Resources has tabled a stunning 1.3m hit grading 155g/t gold at its 3.22Moz Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, ahead of a key resource update.

Zenith Minerals has hit gold in every one of the first holes drilled in a 600-metre gap at its Dulcie gold project in WA. Assays from another 25 holes are pending.

Kuniko Ltd has wrapped up phase two drilling at its NSW gold-silver project, with assays pending and a resource update targeted for Q4 in the hot Lachlan Fold Belt.

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