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Regis Healthcare has agreed to sell two aged care homes in Far North Queensland to Ozcare, securing a $25 million pre-tax gain and signaling a strategic portfolio shift towards premium locations.

Argenica Therapeutics has demonstrated that its lead drug candidate ARG-007 does not interfere with the clot-busting agent tenecteplase, fulfilling a critical FDA requirement and advancing its stroke therapy development.

Pacific Edge appoints Simon Flood as chairman designate, aiming to leverage his global investment expertise to navigate Medicare reimbursement challenges for its bladder cancer diagnostic tests in the US.

BTC Health has reissued its Chairman’s Address with added financial details, highlighting a strategic shift towards diversified medical products and a strong start to FY26 with 36% revenue growth.

4DMedical has expanded its partnership with Philips, securing a US$10 million order commitment to distribute its CT – VQ™ lung imaging technology across North America, aiming to transform pulmonary diagnostics.

OncoSil Medical’s interim OSPREY registry data reveals promising survival improvements for patients with unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer treated with OncoSil™ plus chemotherapy. The findings suggest a meaningful step forward in a field with limited effective options.

LTR Pharma has secured ethics approval for its Phase II SPONTAN clinical trial, focusing on pharmacokinetics and dosing in men aged 65 and older. Recruitment begins early 2026 with initial results expected mid-year.

Nexsen Limited has appointed internationally acclaimed surgeon-scientist Professor Shekhar Kumta to its board, aiming to fast-track clinical validation and regulatory approval for its rapid diagnostic platforms ahead of a planned 2026 market entry.

Microba Life Sciences has secured a $3.06 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its cash reserves and supporting ongoing advancements in gastrointestinal diagnostics and clinical therapeutics.

Invion Limited has expanded its global rights to the Photosoft™ technology, gaining exclusive perpetual licenses across a broad range of human and animal diseases, including cancers and infectious diseases. This milestone-based deal positions Invion to accelerate clinical development and commercialisation worldwide.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured over $1 million through option exercises by directors and major shareholders, bolstering its cash reserves to advance the clinical and regulatory development of its broad-spectrum antiviral, Galidesivir.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has initiated Australia’s first intra-operative head and neck cancer imaging study using its advanced InVue® and InForm™ devices, aiming to enhance surgical precision and support FDA regulatory submissions.