PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Macquarie Group (MQG AT) is reportedly moving towards a sale of its embattled waste collection company Bingo Industries

BHP Group (BHP AT) - A law firm pursuing AUD 70bln in damages from the Co. may face financial distress as it continues seeking lender support while carrying debt accruing roughly 21% interest. (The Australian)

Macquarie Group (MQG AT) - Co. is reportedly moving towards a sale of its embattled waste collection company Bingo Industries. (The Australian)

Nine Entertainment (NEC AT) - One of the Co.’s longest-standing institutional backers Pendal is reportedly seeking to exit its stake. (AFR Street Talk)

The Lottery Corporation (TLC AT) - Co. unveiled a new operating model and changes to its executive leadership team as it seeks to accelerate strategy execution and support further growth. (Motley Fool)

Other News - BHP (BHP AT), Rio Tinto (RIO AT) and Woodside Energy (WDS AT) are among the stocks trading ex-dividend today. (The Australian)