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Woodside Energy has exercised its pre-emption right to acquire PetroChina's 10.67% interest in the Browse Joint Venture, increasing its stake to 41.27%. The deal includes a $225 million upfront payment and a $175 million contingent payment tied to a final investment decision by 2032.

icetana AI has expanded its strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group by signing a distribution agreement with SoftBank Robotics America, marking its entry into one of the world's largest security technology markets.

CleanSpace Holdings has achieved a major regulatory milestone with European EN 12941 certification for its new AGILE loose-fitting PAPR, positioning the company for growth in its largest market and preparing for imminent Australian approval.

Helia Group appoints Mark Senkevics as CEO from December 2026 and Craig Ward as CFO from July 2026, outlining detailed remuneration and transition plans amid ongoing leadership changes.

DXN Limited has secured A$7 million from institutional investors to fund delivery of its maiden AI HPC modular data centre contract and expand manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia.

Helloworld Travel has downgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA forecast to $57-$62 million, citing the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on airline capacity and travel bookings. Despite near-term setbacks, forward bookings from July show signs of recovery.

ReNerve Limited has appointed UG Medical to distribute its NervAlign nerve repair products in Malaysia, tapping into a fast-growing healthcare market backed by government investment.

Jade Gas has appointed Richy Xie as a strategic advisor to deepen its Asia-Pacific engagement while securing A$12 million in a premium-priced placement to accelerate its Mongolian gas project development.

Conrad Asia Energy appoints Peter Botten as Executive Chairman and initiates CEO search amid transition to gas producer with first gas targeted for late 2027.

DXN Limited has landed a landmark A$8.8 million contract to deliver a 1.36MW AI High Performance Computing modular data centre for a US-based neo-cloud operator, marking a significant entry into the global AI HPC market.

Pacific Edge has secured NZ$36.1 million through a combination of a NZ$25.4 million placement and a significantly oversubscribed retail offer, reinforcing its strategic position to expand the Cxbladder cancer diagnostic platform.

Janison Education Group has wrapped up its largest FY26 assessment programs including NAPLAN and its first New Zealand Ministry of Education event, while progressing AI capabilities and navigating a $3 million revenue impact from exiting NSW venue hire services.