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Australians wary of cybercrime as small business cuts security spend

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Most Australians fear rising cybercrime sophistication, yet many small businesses cut cyber security spend, risking vulnerability amid digital trust concerns.
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AI boom accelerates tech, may leave women & interns behind

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Women and interns face greater disadvantages as reliance on AI grows; equal training for all demographics is needed, says new report.
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IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.
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Record 17,000 women join SheHacks 2025 digital skills drive

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s SheHacks 2025 has attracted a record 17,000 Indonesian women eager to boost digital skills and entrepreneurship.
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Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.
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Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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Women account for less than one-fifth of the UK telecoms workforce, prompting calls for companies to create more inclusive cultures to boost female representation.
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Women at Confluent: Busting myths, breaking barriers & building an inclusive future for Tech

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, the women of Confluent challenge outdated myths about tech careers, advocating for an inclusive future in data and technology.
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Breaking barriers: How I transitioned into Tech and why we need more women-led innovation

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Women comprise only 15% of tech startup founders globally, yet one woman’s journey from architecture to tech seeks to change this narrative and inspire innovation.
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Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia’s unique opportunity for innovation.
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IWD 2025: The Opportunities We Keep Missing—And Why It’s Time to Take Them

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, calls grow louder for women to seize opportunities in AI and business networks rather than hesitate.
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IWD 2025: The silent bias: how male-dominated AI is shaping our future

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As AI shapes our future, a concerning gender gap reveals that only 29% of AI-skilled workers are women, amplifying biases in technology.
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IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Online learning could be the key to bridging the gender gap in STEM, empowering women with flexible, accessible education opportunities in 2025.
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Women in Security Network wins global diversity award

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.
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TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.
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Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.
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RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.
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AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.
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Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.
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Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.
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International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.