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Microba Life Sciences delivered a mixed FY26, with overall revenue slipping 5.8% to $14.76 million and a statutory loss widening 38.7% to $20.7 million. The company’s strategic pivot to core microbiome testing paid off with a 92% surge in core testing revenue and record test volumes in Australia and the UK. Despite the headline loss, underlying loss improved 11% thanks to cost cuts and AI-driven efficiencies. Microba is gearing up for the October launch of its GI Navigator diagnostic and targeting cash flow break-even on a run-rate basis in calendar 2027.

Nimy Resources reports metallurgical tests achieving 84% gallium and up to 95% rare earth extraction at its Mons Project Block 3, underpinning proprietary processing technology and feeding into a scoping study.

ClearVue Technologies saw a 35% revenue decline to $161,000 and a $11 million net loss in FY2026, driven by a major operational overhaul and significant product certification efforts. Despite the financial setback, the company expanded into new markets and secured key commercial projects.

Streamplay Studio Limited surged past $13 million in revenue for FY26, driven by a full year of Noodlecake Studios' contribution, while trimming its net loss by 15%.

Clever Culture Systems expanded its pharmaceutical customer base to eight in FY26, placing 11 APAS Independence instruments and completing its product offering with a contact plate module. Despite a $2.24 million net loss, the company expects meaningful sales growth in FY27 backed by a robust pipeline and disciplined financial management.

4DS Memory Limited is set to acquire Australian Edge-AI software firm Jenesys, raising $5 million to integrate its autonomous systems capabilities with 4DS’s PCMO ReRAM technology, targeting computing-in-memory and neuromorphic markets.

Audeara Limited delivered record FY26 revenue of $4.45 million, driven by a 45% surge in Australian wholesale sales and progress in AI audio licensing with OPTEK Microelectronics. The company narrowed its loss and advanced Auracast deployments across retirement villages and education sectors.

Etherstack has agreed to an expanded scope on its key UK government project, adding £0.5 million (US$0.7 million) in revenue and lifting ongoing support fees, with positive impact expected in H1 FY27.

Ion Video Limited narrowed its loss to $4.52 million in FY2026, slashing operating costs and shifting focus to intellectual property licensing while strengthening its balance sheet and securing funding through to late 2027.

Hydrix is ramping up its defence technology efforts, focusing on sensing and autonomous systems aligned with Australia’s $425 billion 2026 National Defence Strategy. The company is developing internal prototypes and forging partnerships to commercialise intellectual property in counter-drone and ISR applications.

Critical Resources Limited has secured $1.6 million through a share placement to fund exploration across multiple jurisdictions and advance early-stage battery and thermal management technologies.

Anson Resources has lodged two US patent applications for a novel chemical-free technology that removes iron from lithium-rich brines, potentially cutting costs and environmental impact in its Direct Lithium Extraction process.