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Seven West Media reported a 6% decline in total TV advertising revenue for the half-year ending December 2024 but achieved record digital audience growth and increased its TV revenue share to 41.5%. The company’s strategic investments in digital platforms and cost management signal a pivot towards a more resilient media business.

Queste Communications Ltd reported a robust $4.2 million net cash increase in January 2025, driven primarily by positive operating cash flows and strategic investing activities. The company’s consolidated cash position benefits from its controlling stake in Orion Equities Limited.

The Australian Office of Financial Management has issued a new 4.25% Treasury Bond due in 2036, set to begin trading on the ASX from February 13, 2025. This issuance adds a fresh long-term government debt instrument to the market.

Beach Energy has reported a robust first half of FY25, marked by a 37% increase in underlying earnings and significant progress on key projects including the Waitsia Gas Plant commissioning and Moomba CCS. The company’s strong operational performance supports a 50% increase in its interim dividend.

PEXA Group Limited has updated its half-year guidance, flagging a $15 million non-cash impairment and a significant increase in tax expenses due to deferred tax asset derecognition.

Xref Limited reported a solid 10% revenue increase to $10.9 million in H1 FY2025, even as a proposed acquisition by SEEK was narrowly rejected by shareholders. The company plans to continue its growth trajectory as an independent ASX-listed entity with new product launches on the horizon.

Nufarm Limited’s 2025 AGM revealed a resilient FY24 performance despite industry headwinds, with strong growth in omega-3 canola and strategic cost-saving initiatives setting the stage for future expansion.

Biotron Limited reported a robust net cash inflow of $1.095 million for the December 2024 quarter, driven largely by government grants, supporting its operational stability despite ongoing R&D expenses.

Bridge SaaS Limited has recorded its first cashflow positive quarter, driven by strong growth at Brightside and strategic moves into the NDIS and DES sectors. The company is advancing plans for a tailored NDIS 'lite' SaaS offering aimed at smaller providers.

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have agreed to merge, creating a well-funded gold exploration company with 1.75 million ounces of gold resources and over $5 million in cash to accelerate growth in Western Australia and Canada.

DMC Mining Limited reported a $206,000 net cash outflow for Q4 2024, with a cash balance dwindling to $33,000. The company has secured a $525,000 loan and is actively pursuing additional funding to support its upcoming public offer and operational needs.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has formed a joint venture and launched field trials for its innovative COLDry lignite-nitrogen fertiliser, marking a pivotal step toward commercialisation and revenue generation.