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Villagehood app connects local mums to fight isolation

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Sibling-founded app Villagehood launches in beta, using geo-based meetups to help local mums tackle loneliness and build real-life support.
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Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
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AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.
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Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.
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Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
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To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Australia's new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
Elderly dementia patient music therapy headphones legal shadows

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
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Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
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RingCentral launches AI Receptionist in Australia from AUD $62

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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RingCentral has launched its AI Receptionist in Australia from AUD $62 monthly, automating call handling with generative AI for businesses of all sizes.
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Borderless CS wins Best Employer 2025 for culture focus

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Borderless CS has been named Best Employer 2025 by Cyber Youth Australia for its strong culture of inclusivity, learning, and employee wellbeing in cybersecurity.
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Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.
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The 2025 Telstra Business of the Year Award winners

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Victoria-based Rahma Health won the 2025 Telstra Business of the Year Award for creating vital health resources for multicultural communities, especially refugees.
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My Mind Check reaches 20,000 students in first school year

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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More than 20,000 Australian students accessed free mental health support via My Mind Check in its first year, spanning 200 schools nationwide.
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Personos uses AI & psychology to improve workplace empathy

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Personos launches AI-driven platform using personality science to boost empathetic communication and teamwork in workplaces and nonprofits.
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Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.
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Therappai launches AI video therapy for 24/7 mental health care

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Therappai launches AI video therapy platform offering 24/7 access to virtual therapists, supporting CBT, DBT, and mindfulness for mental health care.
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AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.
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LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes to support creative play

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes in Australia with creative, screen-free activities from local female-led brands to support kids' mindfulness and play.
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Jessie Stephens & Froomes lead brand fit in talent index 2025

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Jessie Stephens tops Australian Talent Index 2025 for tech brand endorsements, while Froomes leads in telecommunications campaigns, reveals survey.