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Lachlan Star Limited has appointed mining veteran Tony Kiernan as independent Non-Executive Chairman alongside Alan Thom as Non-Executive Director, marking a strategic board refresh aimed at accelerating the company’s growth in Western Australia’s gold sector.

Synertec Corporation Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with a 20% increase in group revenue and a significant $135 million engineering tender pipeline, underscoring its growing footprint in energy technology and engineering services.

WhiteHawk Limited is realigning its leadership with an Australian-based Chair and CEO to capitalise on growing cybersecurity demands in the Asia Pacific region, while maintaining a strong foothold in the US market.

Provaris Energy has successfully raised $1.325 million through an oversubscribed placement, aiming to advance its 2026 development milestones in hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage technologies.

Pointerra Limited reported a $2.14 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025 amid a 51% revenue decline, yet the company highlights promising contract wins and a growing recurring revenue base that could drive a turnaround in the second half.

Advanced Energy Minerals reports a sharp revenue increase alongside a substantial net loss for 2025, completing a major plant expansion and raising $44.8 million in its IPO.

RooLife Group Ltd has reported a 144% surge in half-year revenue to $3.75 million, driven by strong growth in proprietary product sales, notably its RLG Coffee range in China. The company also reduced its net loss by 23%, reflecting operational improvements and strategic divestments.

PainChek Limited reported a half-year loss of AUD 4.7 million but achieved a major regulatory milestone with FDA clearance for its Adult App, unlocking significant US market opportunities. The company also completed a share consolidation and raised capital to support growth.

icetana Limited reports a strong first half of 2026 with recurring revenue up 43%, driven by key partnerships and expanded market reach across APAC and the Middle East.

VEEM Ltd posted a significant half-year loss of $19.5 million, driven by a 30% revenue decline and a $24.8 million impairment on gyro product development. Despite setbacks, new product launches and US defence market progress offer a hopeful outlook.

Tetratherix Limited reported a $4.6 million statutory loss for the first half of FY26, driven by increased R&D and manufacturing investments, while making significant progress in clinical trials and securing key global partnerships.

PlaySide Studios reported a sharp 28% revenue decline for H1 FY26 but posted a remarkable 249% jump in profit, buoyed by cost cuts and a $7.8 million tax rebate. The company also secured a $6 million loan and inked a new global publishing deal.