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Victoria Labor doubles free dental clinic plan to 20 sites before November election
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has doubled Labor's proposed free public dental clinic network from 10 to 20 facilities ahead of the November 28 state election. The expanded programme is intended to serve more than 200,000 people annually, although workforce shortages and delivery costs could become major challenges.
NEXTDC (ASX: NXT) lowers EBITDA forecast after Jemena suspends Melbourne grid works
NEXTDC has reduced its FY27 revenue and earnings forecasts after electricity network delays disrupted the planned delivery of contracted capacity at its M3 Melbourne data centre, raising questions about power availability, customer obligations and the financial timing of Australia's data centre expansion.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering lifts FY27 guidance after A$112m acquisition
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has agreed to acquire fire protection and mechanical services specialist Entire Operations, expanding its national footprint and lifting FY27 earnings guidance while tying much of the purchase price to future performance.
Orica (ASX: ORI) secures FY27 North American ammonium nitrate supply as Deer Park sale slips
Orica Limited has secured ammonium nitrate supply for its North American customers through FY2027 using additional United States and Canadian sources, reducing a significant supply-chain risk even as the planned sale of surplus Deer Park land moves beyond FY2026.
Aureka (ASX: AKA) agrees to buy Victorian gold mine and mill for A$8.9m
Aureka Limited has agreed to acquire High Grade Holdings for A$8.9 million, gaining the operating Fiddlers Creek underground mine and Wedderburn processing mill while funding the largely scrip-based transaction with a A$5.65 million placement and proposed share purchase plan.
Yo-Chi opens Balaclava store as Australian frozen yogurt chain targets global scale
Yo-Chi opens Balaclava as the Australian frozen yogurt chain targets 150 stores and a potential 400-plus global network across major markets.
Lottery Corporation (ASX: TLC) profit falls 22% after A$350m jackpot drought but dividend stays intact
Lottery Corporation profit fell 22% after weak jackpots cut about A$350m from revenue, yet ASX kept its 16.5-cent dividend despite a 107% payout.
Viva Energy (ASX: VEA) 1H26: EBITDA jumps to A$780m as Geelong refining margins surge
Viva Energy's 1H26 EBITDA leaps to A$770-780m as Geelong margins hit US$21.1/bbl, but management flags fading 2H26 hedging tailwinds and refinery risk.
Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) appoints Robert Stein as CEO ahead of critical plant commissioning
Latrobe Magnesium is combining a chief executive transition with stronger construction oversight as its Latrobe Valley Demonstration Plant approaches the crucial shift from magnesium oxide production to magnesium metal commissioning.
Count (ASX: CUP) has completed its A$72m Oracle deal, now the integration test begins
Count completes its Oracle Group acquisition, but adviser retention, earnings delivery and debt reduction will decide whether the A$72m deal creates value.