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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Intuit launches AI tools for Australian QuickBooks users

Australian small businesses and accountants will get more automated bookkeeping help as Intuit rolls out its AI platform in QuickBooks and Accountant Suite.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Space

Airbus Brisbane wins CASA approval for aircraft design

CASA approval lets Airbus's Brisbane engineers sign off aircraft repairs and modifications locally, cutting reliance on overseas review.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Australian firms hit by cyber incidents as AI threats rise

AI-enhanced attacks are widening the gap between well-coordinated teams and slower rivals, with 93% of Australian organisations hit in the past year.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide from AUD $99.95

Shoppers can buy Logitech's holiday range from AUD $99.95 to AUD $1,499.95, spanning work, gaming and audio gifts across its portfolio.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Not for profit

Epson backs OzHarvest CEO CookOff amid rising hunger

More charities are being turned away for food aid as OzHarvest warns demand is rising faster than supply across Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

ASX

Selfwealth launches managed portfolios to fill advice gap

Rising advice fees and shrinking access are pushing more Australians towards low-cost managed portfolios that can be used without lock-ins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data sovereignty

Workato & Gulanga launch sovereign AI for Australia

Australian agencies and businesses could gain stricter data control as the partnership lets them choose sovereign or offshore AI models in governed workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Private Cloud

Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams

Security teams can keep AI threat investigations inside their own environments, easing data sovereignty fears as 90% of Australian leaders flag new risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

LinkedIn ranks Australia's top startups as AI booms

Health tech and AI firms took most of LinkedIn's 2026 Australian startup ranking, signalling where hiring and investor attention are shifting.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday

Global Stories

Australian stories

Fintech

Attekus adds Fat Zebra payments for councils & venues

Users of Attekus software can now pay for bookings in one checkout, helping councils and venues cut friction for more than 140 organisations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Robotics

FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan

The rule change widens access to airborne software standards as defence and aerospace groups seek better interoperability across allied markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Intuit rolls out AI tools for QuickBooks in Canada

Small businesses and accountants in Canada can now automate routine finance tasks in QuickBooks as Intuit expands its AI rollout internationally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today

Fintech

Webexpenses merges with Zudello to widen finance tools

Customers will keep existing brands and contracts as the merged group adds broader automation across finance teams in the UK, APAC and North America.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Banks overrate fraud readiness as data gaps persist

Operational gaps are undermining banks' fraud defences, with only 41% fully connecting key data despite strong plans to increase AI spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Surveillance

Drone Forge to distribute Parallel Flight's Firefly in APAC

The partnership gives Australian operators local access to a hybrid heavy-lift drone suited to mining, maritime and bushfire work across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Talent Group COO Megan Woodbury makes global power list

The recognition highlights Talent Group's push to unite its brands, with cross-brand collaboration up 35% and integrated gross margin rising 24.6%.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Encryption

LG and Apple launch seven new smart home accessories

Privacy-conscious homes get new choices as LG and Apple roll out seven connected devices, including cameras, a lock and a thermostat.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Disaster Recovery

GFF AI appoints Meenakshi Arekar as chief risk officer

As AI moves into core operations, the hire is designed to strengthen governance and resilience for regulated customers in Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations

The consulting-only prize is aimed at organisations still struggling to turn existing AI spend into measurable returns, with vendor lock-in among the risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Software-as-a-Service

AskNicely & JAVLN partner to boost broker retention

The tie-up could help brokers spot at-risk clients earlier by linking service records with real-time feedback before renewals are due.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

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