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Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion

Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Gallagher Security expands Australian team for regional growth
Physical Security

Gallagher Security expands Australian team for regional growth

Gallagher Security has announced key promotions and appointments within its Australian team, aiming for regional expansion ahead of 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
AI initiative boosts Brisbane school writing scores
Artificial Intelligence

AI initiative boosts Brisbane school writing scores

Brisbane Catholic Education schools have achieved remarkable NAPLAN writing score improvements, with AI programme Writer's Toolbox enhancing student outcomes significantly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
Inflation

WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals

Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Airlines

Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows

Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS
Gaming

Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland is engaging gamers to fundraise via streams, boosting emergency healthcare in rural communities through their May campaign.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering
Power / Energy

Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering

Woolworths has expanded its Virtual Net Metering project, optimising solar energy usage across seven stores in Townsville to enhance sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Data sovereignty

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million
Phishing

Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million

Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Smart Cities

Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event

A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss
Human Capital Management

Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss

Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return
Unified Communications

Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return

A recent Robert Half study reveals 84% of Australian employers are influenced by peers' policies on in-office attendance, with a notable shift towards mandatory office days.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Clean technologies

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Gallagher & ADT mark 25 years of trusted partnership
Unified Communications

Gallagher & ADT mark 25 years of trusted partnership

Gallagher Security and ADT celebrate a quarter-century of partnership, showcasing their successful collaboration in the Australian security sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Lumea launches fibre in the sky for high-speed data
Unified Communications

Lumea launches fibre in the sky for high-speed data

Lumea has launched its 'fibre in the sky' spectrum sharing service in Australia, promising businesses and governments reduced costs and enhanced data connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia
Power / Energy

VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia

VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Unified Communications

Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery

Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024