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Westar Resources is pressing forward with its Mageye anomaly exploration in WA's Murchison region while negotiating heritage agreements and managing a $1.15 million cash balance. The company also secured new tenements in the Northern Territory and awaits shareholder approval for a $1.49 million capital raise.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced estimated cash distributions for its Australian iShares Balanced ESG and High Growth ESG ETFs, with key dates set for mid to late April 2026. Investors have until 15 April to opt into the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Zoono Group has boosted its cash receipts by NZ$333,000 this quarter, driven by initial orders worth NZ$585,000 in its fresh food shelf-life extension sector. Despite operating losses, the company expects to sustain operations through signed contracts and inventory.

Veris Limited has expanded its relationship with Hexagon’s Octave by becoming the authorised geospatial software distributor across Australia and New Zealand, aiming to generate an initial $1.2 million in annual recurring revenue.

X2M Connect has secured a new Smart Community Agreement for 800 homes in Victoria’s Glanmire Park estate, adding an estimated $1.6 million revenue opportunity to its growing Australian smart community pipeline.

Audeara Ltd has posted its second straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a record Australian wholesale order and expanding technology licensing deals. The company’s cash balance rose to $1.05 million as it advances global market expansions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

Ariadne Australia’s latest nine-month update reveals strong growth in its Orams subsidiary but a $5.2 million estimated total loss driven by currency headwinds and market declines in key investments.

Clara Resources has appointed Duncan Gordon as Executive Director, signalling a strategic pivot to accelerate exploration at its Mareeba Gold Project in North Queensland. Former Managing Director Peter Westerhuis steps down but remains as a consultant.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. has transitioned its Sunday Creek project into execution, commencing surface works and targeting a maiden inferred resource in early 2027, supported by a robust $123.2 million cash position.

Xref Limited reported a 54% jump in annual recurring revenue and a 28% reduction in operational expenses in Q3 FY26, driven by strong platform adoption and strategic integrations with global HR partners.

Fonterra has appointed Richard Allen as its new CEO starting 1 May 2026, marking a leadership transition aimed at sustaining strategic momentum and financial discipline. Allen’s deep roots in the cooperative and global experience position him to guide Fonterra’s next chapter.