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The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved Rover Group’s acquisition of Mad Paws, marking a pivotal moment for Australia’s leading pet services marketplace. The scheme will become effective this week, triggering share suspension and a new chapter for Mad Paws.

Image Resources NL has responded to an ASX price query following unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed material information exists. The company referenced a recent ABC article and negative assay results from a non-core gold project as unrelated factors.

Wesfarmers has updated details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of $0.40 per share alongside a $1.10 capital return, both payable in December following shareholder approval.

Red Sky Energy has completed drilling the Killanoola-2 well in South Australia, confirming hydrocarbons but facing low permeability challenges. The well is now suspended, with plans for future completion and stimulation to unlock production potential.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a placement to institutional investors, aiming to fast-track its Browns Range heavy rare earths project and repay existing debt.

SciDev Limited has secured a $19.5 million contract to design and build a groundwater treatment plant for the Rum Jungle Rehabilitation Project, tackling contamination from historic uranium mining near Darwin.

Cash Converters International Limited (ASX – CCV) has announced a fully underwritten $25 million equity raising to finance the acquisition of a 29-store Australian franchise network, aiming to expand its corporate footprint and accelerate growth.

ASF Group Limited has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following its responses to ASX queries, reopening its shares to market activity.

ASF Group’s subsidiary has secured AUSTRAC registration as a Digital Currency Exchange, positioning itself for future digital asset opportunities while holding off on active trading.

ASF Group's subsidiary ASF Capital has secured AUSTRAC registration as a Digital Currency Exchange provider, marking a regulatory milestone without commencing crypto operations or holding digital assets.

ASF Group Limited has responded to ASX inquiries following a dramatic spike in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed material information and reaffirming compliance with listing rules.

Bentley Capital Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending a market announcement addressing a recent price and volume query. The suspension is expected to last until early November, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny.