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BCAL Diagnostics reported a slight revenue decline and a persistent net loss in its half-year results, with auditors flagging concerns over its ability to continue without additional funding.

nib Group has announced a 5.47% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, citing rising hospital costs and increased claims. The insurer highlights efforts to ease out-of-pocket expenses and support chronic illness management amid sector-wide pressures.

Nexalis Therapeutics has completed a key capital raising milestone, issuing new shares, options, and performance rights following shareholder approval. This move supports the company’s clinical-stage drug development programs targeting pain and mental health.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a robust half-year profit surge and a significant capital raise, maintaining steady dividends amid a cautiously optimistic economic outlook.

Clever Culture Systems posted a $1.32 million loss for the half year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic shift and reduced government grants. Despite this, the company strengthened its cash position, repaid government debt, and grew its APAS Independence instrument footprint globally.

Hydralyte USA has implemented targeted headcount reductions saving around US$25,000 monthly and completed manufacturing runs to resolve supply shortages, replenishing inventory with key distributors to support near-term sales growth.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has secured approximately A$45 million through a two-tranche placement and an underwritten security purchase plan to fund API purchases, derisk its supply chain, and accelerate growth of its flagship product Sofdra.

Rhythm Biosciences has inked a non-exclusive distribution agreement with 4Cyte Pathology to integrate its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer blood test into a vast pathology network across eastern Australia, aiming to boost adoption and accessibility.

Tetratherix Limited reveals promising interim results for TetraDerm, its scar prevention product, showing minimal scarring in patients after skin lesion surgeries. The product’s unique approach could reshape wound closure in a $US2.1 billion market.

Swift TV Ltd has secured two four-year reseller contracts to deliver its children’s entertainment content at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick and Westmead, marking a strategic move into the hospital sector.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reported resilient 1H FY26 results despite suspending distributions amid ongoing Healthscope challenges, underpinned by a diversified $1.4 billion healthcare real estate portfolio and strategic lease agreements.