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Northern Star Resources has reported a remarkable 155% surge in net profit for the half year ended December 2024, driven by higher gold prices and solid operational output. The company also announced a 25 cent per share interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its financial strength.

Ora Banda Mining's latest drilling at Riverina confirms deep, high-grade gold mineralisation, extending mine life and prompting a $45 million investment to accelerate exploration and infrastructure expansion.

Orora Limited has announced a 5-cent per share ordinary dividend for the six months ending December 2024, payable in April 2025. The dividend is unfranked and offers shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment Plan option.

Orora Limited reported a substantial half-year profit of A$907.6 million, propelled by the sale of its North America packaging business and strategic restructuring. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend of 5 cents per share.

Origin Energy reported a solid half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.02 billion and underlying profit up 24% to $924 million, driven by strong LNG trading and APLNG operations. The company is advancing its renewable energy investments and technology platforms while maintaining dividend growth.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.017 billion and an increased fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong Integrated Gas earnings despite softer Energy Markets and Octopus Energy results.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 10% and profit rising 2%, while accelerating investments in battery storage and renewables.

Treasury Wine Estates delivered a robust 1H25 performance driven by luxury brands Penfolds and DAOU, offsetting softness in its premium and commercial portfolios. Despite strong earnings growth, the company lowers its full-year EBITS guidance, highlighting ongoing market headwinds.

Treasury Wine Estates has delivered a robust half-year performance with revenue climbing nearly 20% and profit surging 33%, driven by premiumisation and strategic acquisitions. The company also declared a higher interim dividend, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

IAG reported a 91% surge in net profit after tax to $778 million for 1H25, boosted by favourable weather conditions and a $200 million release from COVID-related provisions. The insurer declared a 12 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring its strong capital position and commitment to customer support amid ongoing economic pressures.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 91.2% surge in net profit to $778 million for the half year ended December 2024, driven by robust insurance margins and higher investment income. The company also declared a 12-cent interim dividend, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.

Contact Energy has secured a decade-long electricity supply agreement with Fonterra, delivering up to 415 GWh annually to the Whareroa dairy site, marking a significant step in the dairy sector’s decarbonisation journey.