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Pro-Pac Packaging Limited has appointed voluntary administrators as it confronts financial distress, initiating a process to stabilise operations and explore strategic options including sale or recapitalisation.

Experience Co Limited reported an 8% revenue increase and 17% underlying EBITDA growth in Q1 FY26, driven by strong demand in its Adventure Experiences segment, especially Reef Unlimited, despite weather challenges affecting Skydiving operations.

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.

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.

Titomic Limited has secured a six-month lease agreement for its advanced D623 cold spray system with a major Australian energy provider, marking a significant step in validating its technology for offshore oil and gas maintenance.

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.

RemSense Technologies has extended its partnership with Chevron through a new US$770,156 contract, reinforcing its leadership in digital asset visualization for global energy giants.

Regis Healthcare has agreed to acquire two modern aged care homes on Victoria’s Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula, adding 230 beds and boosting its portfolio to 74 homes. The $45 million deal is expected to be earnings accretive by FY26.

Cobre Limited has secured a A$1.5 million investment from Sinomine International, marking a key step in advancing copper exploration at Botswana’s Okavango Project. This funding will support a targeted diamond drilling program aimed at expanding promising mineralisation near established deposits.

Falcon Metals reports standout high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project in Victoria, alongside a $20 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts. The company is expanding drilling programs and advancing projects across multiple Australian goldfields.

Tamboran Resources has initiated an underwritten public offering of over 2.3 million shares to support its development plans in the Beetaloo Basin. The move signals a strategic push to advance its natural gas projects amid ongoing market interest.