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Bank of Queensland announces a $295 million capital return combining a fully franked 15-cent special dividend and a $196 million on-market buy-back following the sale of its equipment finance portfolio and completion of ME digital migration.

News Corp posted a 7% revenue increase to $9.028 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by gains across its key segments, while net income attributable to stockholders fell 51% due to absence of prior discontinued operations income.

Metcash Limited posted a steady FY26 performance, with group revenue rising to $19.6 billion and EBITDA up 1.9%, driven by growth in Food and digital channels despite challenges in Hardware.

NZME has agreed to acquire Stuff’s Petone print plant equipment, aiming to cut operating costs and right size its production capacity. The move involves up to $15 million in investment with expected annual savings of around $7 million once operational.

BCAL Diagnostics has strengthened its leadership, advanced breast cancer detection tests, and secured key funding and strategic investments to underpin its FY2027 growth plans.

Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

PEXA contested IPART’s regulatory approach to setting its Initial Asset Base during a public hearing, warning that the proposed valuation could jeopardise its financial sustainability and operational stability.

Activeport signs GOIP Globalnet to its Global Edge network, marking the third international carrier deal in a week and reinforcing its strategy for recurring revenue growth.

LTR Pharma has formalised its US commercialisation strategy by signing a definitive agreement with telehealth leader Shed, targeting at least 150,000 ROXUS units in the first year through digital men’s health platforms.

Webjet Group has appointed Nicole Sheffield as its new Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage her extensive digital and commercial leadership experience to advance the company’s growth and innovation agenda.

Pure Resources and Rice University have secured 'Awardable' status on the DARPA ERIS Marketplace for their advanced Carbon Nanotube Fibre 3D thermal management technology, positioning them for potential US Department of Defense contracts.

NobleOak Life Limited boosted its Embedded Value by 9% to $2.34 per share as of December 2025, driven by strong premium growth and market share gains. The insurer exceeded its FY26 in-force premium guidance with a 16% increase to $538 million.