Brisbane stories

Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

Karmo boosts its debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue jumps 35%, aiming to add 5,000 vehicles to its already largest Australian car subscription fleet.

Brisbane’s Hypersonix has raised USD $46 million to develop reusable, hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft, advancing sustainable aerospace technology.

Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.

Zara Cobb has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club, bringing over 20 years of marketing expertise across fintech and eCommerce sectors.

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

Libertas launches as a leading independent SAP partner in Australia and New Zealand, offering end-to-end services amid growing S/4HANA migration demand.

AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett as Emerging Technology Lead to steer cloud and AI strategies amid rising client demand across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.

Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme ‘Stronger Together’.

Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI as Head of Strategy and Growth, aiming to enhance AI-driven marketing with a focus on smarter business outcomes.

JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.

HP’s new Latex R530 printer helps small and medium print providers boost signage production, cut waste, and improve turnaround with eco-friendly hybrid printing.

Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.

Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.