Latest Government It News

Altitude Minerals has been awarded an $80,000 NSW Government grant to co-fund drilling at its T55 copper-gold porphyry target, advancing exploration at the Byrock Project in New South Wales.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) reported a challenging FY25 with a significant profit decline but is confident in a growth rebound supported by international tourism recovery and strategic initiatives.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

IPB Petroleum advances its key Browse Basin assets with ongoing drilling discussions and a strategic board appointment, while maintaining a solid cash position.

Icetana Limited reports a strategic pivot to a SaaS-driven revenue model with recurring income now dominating its sales, despite a 49% drop in total revenue for FY25. A landmark partnership with SoftBank Robotics aims to fuel growth in Japan and beyond.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

Johns Lyng Group has officially been acquired by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners, with shareholders receiving $4.00 per share or equity in the new entity. The company will be delisted from the ASX on October 24, marking a new chapter under private ownership.

Stakk Limited has reported explosive growth in its SaaS revenue and client base in 2025, positioning itself as a leading embedded finance infrastructure provider. The company’s ARR surged over 300%, driven by major US fintech partnerships and a strategic pivot to a modular SaaS model.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is advancing its strategic critical minerals projects with a focus on U.S. production and high-grade rare earth exploration in Brazil, backed by recent capital raising and government-aligned permitting efforts.

Fintech firm 8common has kicked off FY26 with an 8% rise in SaaS and transaction revenue, positive operational cashflow, and a renewed multi-year government contract.

Thor Energy has inked a binding agreement with DISA Technologies to treat uranium waste at its Colorado Projects, leveraging DISA’s newly granted U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission license. This deal promises revenue from recovered uranium and critical minerals without upfront costs.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies reported a $952,000 operating cashflow deficit in Q3 2025 amid rising legal and logistics expenses, while sales volumes improved and production is set to resume in early 2026.