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Multiplex tops out stage two of Perth data centre with AUD $110m boost
Construction

Multiplex tops out stage two of Perth data centre with AUD $110m boost

Multiplex has topped out Stage Two of NEXTDC's Perth data centre with an AUD $110 million boost, doubling the facility's IT capacity and advancing digital infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
IBM Consulting appoints new leaders for industrial division in Australia
Digital Transformation

IBM Consulting appoints new leaders for industrial division in Australia

IBM Consulting Australia appoints Melanie Evans and promotes Wynand Fourie to lead its Distribution & Industrial division, boosting digital and AI innovation across sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

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AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
Robotics

AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains

Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online
Disaster Recovery

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online

Free internet pilots in Victoria and Western Australia have connected over 350 vulnerable people, offering a scalable model for digital inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east
Internet of Things

Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east

Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Norwood Systems wins top Asia-Pacific AI tech award
Data sovereignty

Norwood Systems wins top Asia-Pacific AI tech award

Perth's Norwood Systems has claimed a major Asia-Pacific AI honour for its Open Span Call Protect industrial communications platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Zetifi & Icom launch UHF CB pack for remote drivers
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi & Icom launch UHF CB pack for remote drivers

Zetifi and Icom have launched a rugged UHF CB radio and antenna pack, targeting safer comms for remote drivers and fleet operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals
Construction

Neoen expands Western Downs battery & virtual deals

Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
4Cabling expands with new Western Australia distribution centre
Smart Cities

4Cabling expands with new Western Australia distribution centre

4Cabling is bolstering its presence with a new Western Australia distribution centre to enhance fibre solutions and cut lead times for local customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Australia's gender pay gap narrows but major disparities remain
Gender diversity

Australia's gender pay gap narrows but major disparities remain

Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, yet women earn AUD $0.789 for every dollar men make, with disparities persisting across sectors and leadership roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms
Professional services

Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA
EduTech

Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA

Murdoch University and DXC Technology launch AI internship for WA undergraduates to gain practical skills and enhance job readiness in key local industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide
Storage

Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
LHD Lawyers appoints four new Partners amid national expansion
Law

LHD Lawyers appoints four new Partners amid national expansion

LHD Lawyers celebrates its 35th year by appointing four new Partners, boosting its national growth across Sydney and Melbourne offices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Nyiyaparli Widi game wins global acclaim for saving language
Human rights

Nyiyaparli Widi game wins global acclaim for saving language

Nyiyaparli Widi, a smartphone game preserving a critically endangered Aboriginal language, has been shortlisted at the 2025 Anthem Awards alongside global giants.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge
Malware

Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australia launches national dashboard to boost road safety
Australian Government

Australia launches national dashboard to boost road safety

Australia unveils its first publicly accessible national dashboard rating major roads from 1 to 5 stars to improve safety and reduce fatalities by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025