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Westpac Banking Corporation posted a statutory net profit of AUD 3.414 billion for the half year ended March 2026, marking a 3% increase on the prior corresponding period despite a 5% decline from the previous half. The bank maintained a strong capital position and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 77 cents per share.

Synlait Milk has obtained waivers from its syndicated banks on key financial covenants for the quarter ending April 2026, reflecting ongoing operational and market challenges.

Critical Resources Limited (ASX:CRR) has initiated a pro-rata entitlement offer of Loyalty Options priced at $0.001 each, aiming to raise $319,410 and potentially $2.56 million upon exercise. The offer underscores significant dilution and operational risks amid ongoing exploration and legal challenges.

Corella Resources has issued 205 million shares raising $2.46 million to fund its Chobe Project acquisition and working capital, with a second tranche and attaching options pending shareholder approval.

Sigma Healthcare reports robust growth in Chemist Warehouse sales across Australia and internationally, announces a joint venture to enter the UK market, and secures a major distribution centre lease in New Zealand to support its expanding network.

Pinnacle Investment Management is boosting its stake in Metrics Credit Holdings back to 35%, investing around A$100.5 million. Simultaneously, Korea’s National Pension Service, via Townsend, is increasing its holding to nearly 10%, pending regulatory approval.

PEXA Group delivered a 7.3% rise in Australian property transaction volumes in 3Q26 and saw steady UK remortgage growth despite macroeconomic uncertainty. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, aiming for NPAT at the top of its $15m-$25m range.

Kinatico has moved from losses to profitability while growing its SaaS revenue and increasing mobile app and admin portal usage, signaling operational momentum.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub has been named in the Australia-Japan joint statement on critical minerals cooperation, highlighting its role in securing resilient nickel-cobalt supply chains backed by government support.

Vmoto Limited has inked a worldwide partnership with MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group to produce and distribute three MotoGP-branded electric scooter models, aiming to boost brand visibility and sales through 2030.

Austal Limited has won a A$136 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, increasing the total contracted vessels to six and reinforcing Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding capabilities.

Admiralty Resources has commissioned the transmission line at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project, securing direct grid power and reducing reliance on costly fuel generators.