Latest Australian It Market News

Domain Holdings Australia Limited is set for acquisition by CoStar Group at $4.43 per share, a premium supported by the Domain Board, Independent Expert, and controlling shareholder Nine. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, with a meeting scheduled for August.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

ECS Botanics has launched the globally acclaimed Terphogz™ cannabis strains, including The Original Z™, into the Australian medicinal market, marking a strategic expansion of its premium product portfolio.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for over 50 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, providing key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited (ASX, MTO) has agreed to acquire Peter Stevens Motorcycles and Harley Heaven, expanding its footprint across Australia with 15 new dealerships and enhancing its digital retail capabilities.

Strike Energy unveils a strategic pivot focusing on gas-fired power and upstream gas projects to underpin Western Australia’s energy transition and deliver shareholder value.

FOS Capital has completed its acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems, backed by a $3.7 million placement, marking a strategic expansion in the Australian lighting market.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation has officially handed over the Taurus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prime Mover to Barwon Water, marking a milestone in Australia’s hydrogen transport adoption and supporting Barwon Water’s net zero emissions goal by 2030.

Top End Energy updates its Northern Territory exploration strategy amid record gas flow tests in the Beetaloo Basin, signaling a shift from appraisal to development.

IVE Group has raised its FY25 underlying NPAT guidance to approximately $52 million, driven by margin expansion despite a slight revenue dip. The company also outlined ambitious growth plans targeting $1.25 billion in revenue by 2030, focusing on diversified, sustainable marketing solutions.

EVE Health Group’s subsidiary Nextract has inked a pivotal two-year agreement with TeleDocs Clinic, enabling nationwide online prescribing of its upcoming erectile dysfunction and dysmenorrhea products ahead of regulatory approval.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has landed a $65 million contract to design and build the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System in Western Australia, marking a significant step in its renewable energy expansion.