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NoviqTech has been awarded a $160,000 grant to develop Registry 2.0, a blockchain-backed platform that will modernize Eco-Markets Australia’s environmental credit system, enhancing transparency and scalability for programs like the Reef Credit Scheme.

Metcash Limited’s FY26 half-year results reveal steady revenue amid tobacco sales decline, driven by growth in foodservice, liquor, and hardware segments alongside digital marketplace expansion.

Metcash Limited reported steady FY26 half-year results with modest revenue growth, strong cash flow, and resilience amid tobacco sales decline. The company’s digital B2B marketplace 'Sorted' is rapidly expanding, underpinning future growth prospects.

CAR Group Limited has reported robust FY25 financial results with strong revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strategic investments in AI and digital marketplaces. The company projects continued momentum into FY26, aiming to deepen market leadership across global regions.

Camplify Holdings reports a modest dip in revenue and transaction value due to poor weather, while maintaining positive cash flow and advancing its NSW TAP program rollout.

Woolworths Group reported a 2.7% increase in first quarter sales to $18.5 billion, driven by robust growth in eCommerce and improved customer satisfaction metrics. The retailer remains cautiously optimistic as it prepares for the key festive trading period.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited reports a transformational FY25 marked by a $6.8 million Capital Markets division sale, a near doubling of EBITDA, and promising expansions in transactional services and partnerships.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited has completed the sale of its Capital Markets business, reporting a 6% revenue decline but a notable rise in EBITDA from its core Classifieds segment. The company is now focused on expanding its transactional offerings and strategic partnerships.

Steadfast Group reported a robust FY25 with underlying NPAT rising 17.2% to $295.5 million, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions in the US and UK. The insurer broker continues to invest in technology and international expansion while raising dividends.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady underlying profit for FY25, achieving significant cost savings while navigating asset management outflows and advancing the sale of its Wealth Management division.

NZME Limited reported a 3.1% revenue decline for H1 2025 but delivered a 12% rise in operating EBITDA, driven by digital growth and cost efficiencies. The company declared a 3 cent interim dividend amid ongoing economic challenges.

REA Group has appointed Cameron McIntyre as its new CEO, succeeding Owen Wilson who will retire from full-time executive duties. McIntyre’s proven leadership in digital marketplaces positions him to steer REA’s expansion and innovation.