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Ovum raises AUD $4 million to expand women's health app

Backers are betting on a bigger market for female health data as the Melbourne startup's user base and research dataset grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Unified Communications

Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

Tech Council of Australia appoints Brighte's Katherine McConnell to its board and names LaunchVic chief Kate Cornick as incoming CEO.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Ansett Travel relaunches as AI platform with member discounts

Ansett Travel relaunches as an AI-powered platform offering Australians personalised holidays with member discounts up to 25% below major travel sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Health Technologies

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Bridging gender gaps in the tech sector and startups

Ahead of IWD 2024, the stark contrast between rising female-owned startups and the persistent pay gap in the tech industry underlines the importance of bridging gender gaps.

By Jane Evans • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

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Artificial Intelligence

Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech

Rob Phillpot, co-founder of construction software giant Aconex, joins Melbourne-based firm HammerTech as strategic advisor, boosting the company's global expansion plans into an industry ripe for technological investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024