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Top Australian scientists & educators honoured with PM’s awards

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Australia honours top scientists, innovators and educators with 2025 PM's Prizes for advances in air quality, quantum cybersecurity, clean hydrogen and STEM teaching.
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Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

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Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.
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Aware Super appoints Richard Exton to lead technology strategy

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Aware Super names Richard Exton as Chief Technology and Data Officer to boost AI and digital services for 1.2 million members from November.
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SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne

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SHARON AI and VAST Data launch a sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne, boosting secure, scalable AI for Australian enterprises and government bodies.
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Commonwealth Bank to cut business loan rates after RBA move

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Commonwealth Bank will cut interest rates on eligible variable-rate business loans by 0.25% from 22 August 2025, following the RBA's recent rate cut.
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Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
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Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Rokt has donated AUD $250,000 to UNSW Sydney to fund scholarships for tech students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with UNSW matching the gift.
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Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.
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Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.
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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.
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Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.
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Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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A new report reveals that Australian firms are increasingly turning to time-matching renewable technologies to align energy generation with hourly demand.
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Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Investible invests in DeCarice, supporting hydrogen tech that cuts carbon emissions by 85% in heavy-duty diesel engines, marking the Fund's 29th climate tech investment.
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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
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Wavelink certified to offer Fortinet cybersecurity training in AUS

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Wavelink has earned Fortinet’s Authorised Training Centre certification, allowing it to deliver Fortinet-certified cybersecurity training across Australia.
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Australia's top firms advocate for mandatory digital ESG reporting

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Major Australian firms like Deloitte and PwC back mandatory digital ESG reporting to comply with evolving regulations, aiming for easier, accurate disclosures.
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AI leader Mark Brayan joins SenSen Networks as new chairman

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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SenSen Networks appoints ex-Appen CEO Mark Brayan as Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding founder Dr Subhash Challa. Brayan begins on 1 May 2024.
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UNSW wins at Schneider Electric Sustainability Awards 2024

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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The University of New South Wales wins the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact award, recognising its leadership in decarbonising operations globally.
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Australian firms ramping up AI adoption across sectors

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Australian businesses are increasingly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors including health, media, and mining.
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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.