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Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia as community service providers face rising expectations for digital access, clearer communication and faster support.
Les Parsons OAM remembered as a founder of Australia’s olive industry
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The death of Leslie “Les” Parsons OAM on Aug. 3 has renewed attention on the volunteer growers who built the Australian Olive Association before it became the national peak body in 1996. His legacy includes helping launch the industry group,…
Australian founders launch TraphicLights.ai to govern AI at scale
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Australian SaaS entrepreneurs Alan Moore and Elie Maalouly have launched TraphicLights.ai in London to help organisations understand, manage and control AI across their businesses.
Quantum Australia says its programs generated $83.1M in economic value
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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.
Australia's telco M&A heats up as mid-market deals hit strongest pace since 2021
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Morgan Business Sales released a 2026 report on Australia’s telecommunications services sector, saying verified mid-market deal activity is at its strongest level since 2021 and four ASX-listed buyers are actively consolidating.
PractiTest adds AWS hosting region in Australia
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PractiTest said Aug. 13 it is opening a new AWS hosting region in Australia, giving customers another option for where testing data is stored.
Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia, a platform built for community service providers facing higher expectations for digital access, clearer communication and easier support coordination.
Cruise tourism market seen doubling to $401.2 billion by 2035
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Cruise tourism is projected to nearly double to $401.20 billion by 2035, driven by new ship orders, destination investment and rising demand for premium, experience-led travel.
AI governance market seen reaching $19.28B by 2035
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The AI governance market is projected to grow from $2.62 billion in 2025 to nearly $19.28 billion by 2035 as companies and regulators push for more transparency, compliance and risk control in AI systems.
GIEC GLOBAL Australia lists 10 visa mistakes that can trigger refusals in 2026
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GIEC GLOBAL Australia is warning applicants that small errors in Australian visa applications can lead to delays, extra costs or refusals.
MISSD launches akathisia awareness ads in Australia
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MISSD has launched its first television campaign in Australia to raise awareness of akathisia, a medication-induced disorder linked to severe distress, self-harm and suicide.
Salt Security opens Australia with local AWS infrastructure
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Salt Security has launched in Australia with AWS-hosted infrastructure in Sydney and a dedicated in-country sales and technical team.
Australia’s AML reforms pull up to 100,000 more businesses into compliance
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Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms took effect July 1, bringing lawyers, accountants, real estate agents and other firms into AUSTRAC’s regime for the first time.
International outrage grows over aerial culling of Australia’s brumbies
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Equine advocates from six countries used World Horse Day to condemn New South Wales’ aerial shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. The dispute is now headed back to court July 17, with critics arguing the government is relying on…
Australia’s data center buildout set to top $4.1 billion in 2026
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Australia is accelerating spending on new data centers as AI demand drives a national infrastructure push, with direct construction investment forecast to rise above $4.1 billion this year from $3.8 billion in 2025. The expansion is creating major…
Equine Collaborative International roundtable blasts Australia’s Brumby cull
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Equine Collaborative International hosted an international roundtable on June 24 that condemned New South Wales’ aerial Brumby cull in Kosciuszko National Park and questioned the government’s data, oversight and transparency.
Jo Cooper recounts pet ban case that changed Australian strata law
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Jo Cooper is releasing a new book about the six-year legal fight triggered by her Sydney apartment’s ban on her miniature schnauzer Angus.
Vibes Music Australia expands into ASEAN with Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia push
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Vibes Music Australia says it is deepening its Southeast Asia footprint after founder Gerard Lasantha (Lopez) visited Thailand and Cambodia and reinforced investments in Indonesia.
Australia period care market seen topping $1 billion by 2030
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Australia’s period care market is projected to grow from $630 million in 2020 to about $1.03 billion by 2030, lifted by rising awareness, more working women and product innovation.
Somantra launches free AI search comparison tool for Australian insurers
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Somantra has released a free interactive explorer that lets Australian general insurance brands compare their visibility in AI search head-to-head across ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.
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