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Dart Mining has wrapped up a major 4,100m diamond drilling campaign at the Coonambula project, triggering an increase in its ownership to 45% and revealing promising gold, silver, and antimony grades.

FOS Capital's Aldridge Traffic Systems subsidiary has landed a $0.5 million contract to supply advanced ITS lighting for the NELP Eastern Freeway Upgrade, marking its largest order since acquisition and boosting the group’s order book to $9 million.

Dart Mining has unveiled robust assay results from diamond drilling at the Banshee prospect, confirming high-grade gold, silver, and antimony mineralisation over a 500m strike. The findings reinforce the potential for resource growth and support plans to increase Dart's stake in the Coonambula project.

LDR Capital Property Fund has initiated its portfolio repositioning strategy by exchanging contracts to sell a secondary office asset in Cannon Hill for $24.8 million, aiming to recycle non-core assets and reduce debt without affecting FY26 distributions.

Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) reports accelerated cost rationalisation lifting FY26 savings estimates, yet trims EBITDA guidance amid softening sales and tough retail conditions. The first Firehouse Subs restaurant launch remains on track for June 2026.

Centrepoint Alliance has agreed to acquire client books from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth, expanding its salaried advice business and Queensland presence. The $3 million deal is expected to add $0.6 million in EBIT and be earnings accretive in FY27, supported by a new $10 million NAB acquisition facility.

Autosports Group has secured an $85 million increase to its syndicated debt facility, extending maturities and easing covenants to back its ongoing growth strategy.

FOS Capital, through its Aldridge Traffic Systems arm, has landed its largest contract to date, supplying advanced ITS lighting for a major Victorian freeway upgrade, lifting its order book to $9 million.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

Eagers Automotive delivered record $13 billion revenue and underlying EBITDAI of $620.9 million in 2025, boosted by strategic investments in CanadaOne Auto and Mitsubishi Corporation. The company’s 2026 outlook is positive, supported by strong order books and easing supply constraints.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) posted robust 2025 revenue gains driven by acquisitions and refurbishments, yet signals a cautious outlook for 2026 as geopolitical tensions and rising costs cloud the horizon.

Brisbane Broncos capped a landmark 2025 season with both NRL and NRLW premiership victories, driving a 20.5% revenue surge and a 36% profit increase. The club rewarded shareholders with increased dividends amid record crowds and expanded community programs.