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Region Group has announced Greg Chubb as its new CEO and Managing Director, effective 9 March 2026, succeeding Anthony Mellowes who will step back from daily operations a day earlier.

Love Group Global Ltd has reported record operating profits in Q2 FY26, driven by growth in Hong Kong and marketing efficiencies, while planning to expand its matchmaking services into new international markets.

Finder Energy has completed its acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, issuing over 37 million shares to Amplus Energy as part of the US$15 million deal. Amplus’ Managing Director joins Finder’s board, signalling deeper collaboration.

Arena REIT has announced an ordinary quarterly dividend of AUD 0.048125 per security, payable on 5 February 2026, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan priced at AUD 3.50330, offering investors a 1.5% discount.

Oakajee Corporation’s recent aircore drilling at Paynes Find has revealed a new gold mineralised shear zone with assays up to 925ppb Au, extending the project’s exploration potential beneath lake cover.

DXN Limited has signed a strategic MOU with Super Sistem Indonesia to form a joint venture targeting Indonesia’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market, aiming for US$7 million in revenue over three years.

Mesoblast has received encouraging feedback from the FDA on its cell therapy rexlemestrocel-L, showing meaningful pain relief and potential opioid use reduction in chronic low back pain patients. The company’s ongoing Phase 3 trial aims to confirm these benefits and advance regulatory approval.

Mitchell Asset Management challenges Identitii Limited’s recent rights issue, alleging it could unfairly boost Beauvais Capital’s stake close to 50%, sparking a potential showdown at the Takeovers Panel.

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited reported a $20.7 million half-year profit with a steady fully franked dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the ASX 200. The company signals a strategic pivot with quarterly dividends and selective portfolio adjustments.

Hiremii Group has raised $1.764 million through a strategic placement to fuel growth of its AI-driven recruitment platform and appointed Vaughan Webber as its new Chair.

Central Petroleum has confirmed its strategic acquisition in the Cooper and Otway Basins is now unconditional, with completion set for 23 January 2026, marking a significant expansion of its asset portfolio.

Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.