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The NSW Independent Casino Commission will keep The Star Sydney’s casino licence suspended, with manager Nick Weeks extended until 30 June 2027. The regulator cited unresolved governance, leadership and culture issues, recent allegations and pending AUSTRAC civil proceedings.

The Queensland Government has deferred the planned 90-day suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence until 31 March 2027. The reprieve comes with continued independent oversight and a clear warning that key remediation work remains unfinished.

Streamplay’s Noodlecake Studios has secured the mobile publishing rights to Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, adding a distinctive PC and console title to its pipeline. The iOS and Android release is targeted for Q1 2027, but revenue terms and launch outcomes remain undisclosed.

EVT delivered growth across hotels, cinemas and Thredbo in FY2026 while outlining an approximately $500 million non-core property divestment programme. The group is also reviewing its structure as it redirects capital towards asset-light hotel expansion and considers potential special dividends.

Nine Entertainment has extended its Australian Premier League streaming and broadcast rights through the 2033-34 season, securing a major audience driver for Stan Sport. The deal carries an expected rights-fee increase of about 3% a year, while Nine says changes to legacy Optus discounts and other initiatives should offset higher costs.

The WIN Group has increased its economic interest in Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) to 31.18% by acquiring 47 million shares on market, nudging its voting power closer to a quarter of the company.

MaxiPARTS has received a $2.50 per share indicative cash offer from Ares Management Asia, representing a substantial premium and triggering a four-week exclusivity period for due diligence. Concurrently, MaxiPARTS is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move expected to boost earnings and expand its product range.

Vmoto Limited posted its strongest half-year sales ever with $35.7 million revenue and a 140% surge in unit sales, underpinned by new global partnerships and international market growth.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

The Star Entertainment Group narrowed its net loss to $307 million in FY26, boosted by refinancing, operational improvements, and a joint venture exit, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.

xReality Group (ASX: XRG) delivered a standout FY26 with total income up 43% to $20 million and EBITDA surging to $3.8 million, backed by rapid expansion of its Operator XR defence training platform.

Foley Wines reported a 258% surge in net profit for FY2026 despite a 5.4% decline in bottled sales revenue, driven by a premiumisation strategy and cost controls.