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AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Nvidia's CEO calls AI agents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, highlighting their potential to transform tech with autonomy and emotional intelligence.
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
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Beyond Blue boosts collaboration with Microsoft Teams upgrade

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Beyond Blue has enhanced its communication with a Microsoft Teams rollout and new meeting tech, boosting collaboration and hybrid work efficiency.
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WHO endorses Australia's dementia care training framework

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia's national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.
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Australian workers report highest stress in Asia-Pacific region

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Over half of Australian workers report high stress, with 23% feeling overloaded, the highest in Asia-Pacific, reveals ADP's People at Work 2025 report.
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Australian programme fosters resilience amid cost pressures

Tue, 6th May 2025
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XVenture launches MindZen(xv), a program to boost resilience and emotional wellbeing for Australians amid rising cost-of-living pressures and economic challenges.
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AI offers vital support for dementia care but risks remain high

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.
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Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.
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New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
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Phonak's new hearing aid with AI chip boosts speech clarity

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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This World Hearing Awareness Month, Phonak aims to shift perceptions of hearing loss in Australia, promoting early assessments and its innovative AI-powered hearing aids.
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Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.
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IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.
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IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.
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IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.
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Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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online gambling
A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.
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HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.
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AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
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Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.
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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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job seekers
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The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
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Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.