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Norwood Systems has expanded its CogVoice project with an additional A$595,000 contract variation, reinforcing its role in a major Australian telco’s platform modernisation.

DroneShield has landed a $24.9 million contract with the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply mobile and fixed counter-drone solutions, reinforcing its foothold in the US defence market.

Bio-Gene Technology has expanded its capital raise to $2.775 million through a share placement priced at 2.5 cents, attaching options exercisable at 3.5 cents pending shareholder approval.

Scalare Partners has acquired Fishburners, Australia’s largest startup community, to deepen its founder network and expand integrated support services across the country.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

Zeotech Limited's methane control technology has delivered a 92% reduction in methane emissions during initial field trials at a Queensland landfill, signalling promising real-world performance for its zeoteCH4® biofilter solution.

Simble Solutions has launched a strategic collaboration with Macquarie University to accelerate development of its exclusive zinc oxide nanosensor technology, targeting e-skin applications and integration into its IoT platforms.

Desert Metals Limited has raised $1 million through a placement at a 2.9% premium, backing exploration at its Scotty Lithium and Monger Gold projects alongside new growth opportunities.

Janison Education Group has wrapped up its largest FY26 assessment programs including NAPLAN and its first New Zealand Ministry of Education event, while progressing AI capabilities and navigating a $3 million revenue impact from exiting NSW venue hire services.

Imagion Biosystems has secured FDA clearance to proceed with its Phase 1b/2 trial of the MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, targeting improved detection of HER2+ breast cancer. Patient recruitment is expected to start in Q3 2026, marking a crucial step toward commercialisation.

Stakk Ltd has secured a significant U.S. healthcare technology contract, pushing its annualised revenue run rate to approximately A$26 million. The deal highlights accelerating adoption of its AI-native Digital Trust platform across regulated industries.

St George Mining has restructured its Lithium Star joint venture, with battery giant Amperex Technology Limited exchanging its 10% JV stake for a 12.5 million shareholding in St George at a 36% premium. This move consolidates lithium exploration under St George while giving ATL exposure to the Araxá niobium-rare earths project and offtake rights on future lithium production.