Victoria stories
Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link
3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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SUBCO finishes final splice on Australia's 5,000km SMAP cable, moving the Sydney-to-Perth system into testing before it enters service.
Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW
3 days ago
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Amazon boosts Australian clean power with battery-backed deals in NSW and Victoria, lifting its contracted renewable capacity to 990MW across 20 projects.
Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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gfc
Australian business and household sentiment slumped after fuel costs jumped, with CreditorWatch warning of rising insolvency risks if oil markets stay strained.
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
5 days ago
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devops
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partner programmes
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physical security
Gallagher Security expands its Australian leadership team with a national SMB and perimeter appointment plus two regional hires in NSW and the ACT.
Fuel costs push NSW firms to review staffing levels
5 days ago
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
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jobs
Business NSW says soaring fuel, freight and supplier costs are forcing 47% of surveyed firms to review staffing, with regional employers hardest hit.
Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar
Last month
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risk & compliance
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Recludo deepens Melbourne mortgage push with 51% Astar Financial buy as it lifts residential loan book to GBP £3 billion.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
Last month
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Wildstone enters Sydney with key Cremorne billboard buy
Last month
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digitisation
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Wildstone makes its Sydney debut with a landmark Cremorne digital billboard buy, marking its biggest single-site deal in Australia yet.
AI pressure rises as Australian startups face cash crunch
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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Australian startups face cash squeeze as AI hype drives costly pivots, shorter runway and delayed IPO plans, Carta research finds.
Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Island launches a secure AI-ready enterprise browser in Australia and New Zealand as CIOs boost AI spend but fret over data governance.
Healthtech startup unveils approach to scaling with AI
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storage
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data protection
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Australian healthtech AirHealth uses on-prem AI and cloud storage for real-time pollen forecasts, reshaping asthma and allergy care.
Rescue dog teams join Victorian network for safer searches
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productivity
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motorola solutions
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emergency services
Victorian volunteer rescue dogs gain direct radio links to emergency services, boosting coordination and safety in remote bushland searches.
HCLTech backs new Melbourne Cobras with fan platform
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digital transformation
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martech
HCLTech will build a digital fan platform for new Hockey One side Melbourne Cobras, linking hockey audiences in Australia and India.
Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Arcadian's AI logistics integrations are set to deliver more than USD $20m in efficiency savings for four Australian operators.
Fast food chains drive record QSR growth across Australia
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data analytics
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location data
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australian economy
Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.
Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards
Last month
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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data sharing
Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.
Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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smart home
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clean technologies
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afl
Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.
Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.
Mercy Health taps Data Agility for 24/7 digital support
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Mercy Health has chosen Melbourne-based Data Agility to deliver 24/7 managed services for its clinical integration and digital systems.
Community wi-fi project targets 100 remote communities
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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uc
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cloud services
Community wi-fi project plans to connect 2,030 premises in 100 remote communities by 2030, backed by AUD $5 million and new low-cost devices.