Australian Life Sciences Stock News

Mirrabooka Investments (ASX:MIR) has opened H1 2026 with trailing twelve month revenue of A$18.1 million and Basic EPS of A$0.058, alongside 14.4% earnings growth over the past year and around 12% average annual profit growth over the past five years. Over recent reporting halves the company has seen revenue move from A$9.1 million in H2 2024 to A$7.1 million in H1 2025 and A$5.4 million in H2 2025, with Basic EPS shifting over the same periods from A$0.0315 to A$0.0237 and then A$0.0168...

Earlier this week, BlueScope Steel’s Board announced it would return A$438 million in surplus cash to investors via an unfranked special dividend of A$1.00 per share, with shares trading ex-dividend from 20 January 2026 and payment scheduled for 24 February 2026. This one-off payout, coming just days after the Board rejected a A$13.2 billion takeover proposal as significantly undervaluing the company, highlights management’s preference to reward existing shareholders while maintaining...

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) is back on investor radars after the company upgraded its Olive customer service chatbot using Google Cloud technology and announced a multi-year methane reduction trial in its beef supply chain. See our latest analysis for Woolworths Group. Those chatbot and sustainability announcements come as the A$30.20 share price has logged a 13.02% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 3.41% contrasts with a 4.62% total shareholder return...

In recent months, Austal Limited finalized a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Australian Government, appointing Austal Defence Australia as prime contractor for Tier 2 surface combatants under an initial A$1.00–A$1.30 billion contract, while also funding U.S. shipyard expansion through a capital raise to support larger U.S. Navy vessels. This combination of a long-term Australian defence framework and enlarged U.S. capacity could reshape Austal’s contract pipeline, capital needs,...

New Murchison Gold recently reported high‑grade drilling results from the Lydia prospect in Western Australia, extending known gold mineralisation along strike and at depth and supporting work towards a JORC-compliant resource and refined pit designs. By planning to fast-track Lydia using existing Crown Prince infrastructure and aiming to include it in its resource and reserve base, the company is signalling an effort to build a more robust near-mine production pipeline. We’ll now examine...

Recently, Citi highlighted the possibility of capital returns at AMP and reinstated a positive analyst rating, while AMP also reported past MySuper Lifestage performance and enhanced its digital retirement advice tools for super members. An interesting angle is how expectations of additional dividends or buybacks intersect with AMP’s growing digital retirement offering and adviser ecosystem. We’ll now examine how Citi’s capital return commentary could influence AMP’s investment narrative...

Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) is back on many investors’ screens after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at A$24.02 and mixed return figures across different time frames. See our latest analysis for Woodside Energy Group. The recent 7 day share price return of 4.66% and 90 day share price return of 8.69% suggest some momentum is building. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 0.61% decline and 3 year total shareholder return of an 18% decline point to a...

Event driven interest in Pantoro Gold Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) has caught investor attention after reporting high grade drilling results at the Daisy South deposit within its 100% owned Norseman Gold Project in Western Australia. The results confirm extensions to existing mineralisation and support plans for a new open pit that is intended to run alongside current operations, with mine scheduling aligned to the Gladstone Everlasting Open Pit. See our latest analysis for Pantoro Gold. After...

Recent coverage has highlighted how ownership concentration and broad shareholder participation at Northern Minerals is shaping governance and strategic influence in its long‑dated mining projects. This focus on who holds power in the register offers investors a clearer view of how decisions may be made and aligned across stakeholders. Next, we examine how this growing interest in Northern Minerals’ ownership structure could influence the company’s broader investment narrative. Uncover the...

What triggered the latest move in IperionX? IperionX (ASX:IPX) is back on investor radars after securing a U.S. Department of Defense contract valued at up to US$99 million, tied to domestic titanium production for defense uses. See our latest analysis for IperionX. The stock’s recent move sits within a mixed backdrop, with a 1 month share price return of 40.36% and a year to date share price return of 20.73%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 58.14% and very large 5 year total...

Tasmea (ASX:TEA) is back on investors’ radars after a fresh update on its equity-based staff incentives, which puts governance transparency and capital consistency at the center of the story. See our latest analysis for Tasmea. The update on equity incentives comes as Tasmea’s 1 day share price return of 2.93% and 7 day share price return of 10.68% sit against a year to date share price return of 8.83% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 63.41%. Together, these figures point to momentum...

Cochlear’s VA access expansion and what it might mean for shareholders Cochlear (ASX:COH) recently made its Nucleus Nexa cochlear implant system available to eligible US military veterans at VA clinics nationwide, a move that widens access and puts a spotlight on its hearing technology offering. See our latest analysis for Cochlear. The Nucleus Nexa news comes after a period where short term share price momentum has softened. A 90 day share price return of a 6.38% decline contrasts with a 5...

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV) has started dosing patients in a preclinical study of its VLRX-L controlled-release liquid injectable peptide platform. This marks its first next-generation delivery technology to enter formal preclinical testing. See our latest analysis for Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals. The VLRX-L preclinical milestone comes as the share price sits at A$12.75, with a 1-day share price return of 4.25% and a 90-day share price return of 10.29%, while the 1-year total shareholder...

Hot Chili Limited recently released an earnings update that underscored ongoing exploration-stage losses and heightened uncertainty around funding and development of its Cortadera copper-gold project in Chile. The update sharpened market focus on how management plans to sequence project milestones, secure capital, and manage permitting risk at Cortadera. We will now examine how Hot Chili’s funding approach for Cortadera shapes the company’s investment narrative and future project...

In January 2026, Greatland Resources Limited reported preliminary operating results for the December 2025 quarter, delivering production of 86,273 oz of gold and 3,528 tonnes of copper, up from the prior quarter and bringing first-half FY2026 output to 167,163 oz of gold and 6,894 tonnes of copper. This steady lift in quarterly production offers fresh insight into how Greatland Resources is converting its asset base into higher operational throughput. With production volumes rising...

Catalyst Metals recently reported an upbeat quarterly gold production update, highlighting stronger operational output across its Australian-focused gold projects. This production improvement underlines how operational delivery is becoming a more prominent driver of investor interest for the mineral explorer. Next, we will examine how this stronger quarterly gold production shapes Catalyst Metals’ broader investment narrative and future positioning. Trump's oil boom is here - pipelines are...

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) has returned to focus after updating investors on weaker global wine demand, softer conditions in key markets such as the US and China, and a company wide cost cutting program targeting about A$100 million in annual savings. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. The recent company update on weaker global wine demand and the A$100 million cost cutting plan comes after a 90 day share price return decline of 14.51% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) has refreshed its senior ranks, appointing Merrill Pereyra as CEO for Australia and New Zealand and expanding CFO George Saoud’s remit to include Group Chief Operating Officer responsibilities. See our latest analysis for Domino's Pizza Enterprises. The leadership reshuffle comes after a strong 90 day share price return of 53.43% to A$23.26. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 18.29% and 5 year total shareholder return of 70.69% point to longer...

Xero (ASX:XRO) has launched new AI powered analytics globally, building on its 2024 Syft acquisition to embed dashboards, cash flow tools, and AI driven financial insights directly into its small business accounting platform. See our latest analysis for Xero. Despite the launch of its AI analytics and earlier announcements such as JAX, Xero’s 90 day share price return of 30.49% and 1 year total shareholder return of 35.02% both sit in negative territory. The 3 year total shareholder return of...

Key Insights Significant control over APA Group by individual investors implies that the general public has more power...

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) has announced that Greg Field will take over as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from February 2, 2026. This leadership shift could influence how investors assess the uranium explorer. See our latest analysis for Deep Yellow. The leadership announcement comes after a mixed stretch for Deep Yellow, with a 14.69% 1 month share price return contrasting with a 17.48% 3 month share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 61.75% points to longer term...

Jefferies’ downgrade of 29Metals (ASX:29M) to Underperform after a strong share price rally, tied to an 86% zinc production shortfall from seismic issues at the Xantho Extended mine, has sharpened investor focus on operational risk. See our latest analysis for 29Metals. The recent downgrade comes after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 43.82% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 197.67%, while the 3 year total shareholder return is 65.81% lower. This suggests that shorter...

Why Sandfire’s fresh guidance is drawing attention Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has put fresh numbers around its 2026 outlook, issuing production guidance across copper, zinc, lead and silver at the same time as investors focus closely on global copper demand. See our latest analysis for Sandfire Resources. The guidance comes after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 13.18% and a 90 day share price return of 20.93%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

As Australian shares ride the wave of rising commodity prices, with gold, silver, and copper reaching new highs, investors are keenly watching how these trends might influence broader market dynamics. Amid this backdrop, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those looking beyond the mainstream. Despite being considered a niche area of investment today, these stocks can still present significant growth potential when backed by strong...