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Five Faces unveils digital hub for surgical patients

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Five Faces launches a Unified Patient Hub to streamline perioperative journeys, linking surgical preparation, admission and recovery in one platform.
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Nectr to power Panthers' Penrith hotel & venue with solar

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Nectr to install 172kW solar system at Panthers' Pullman Penrith and Western Sydney Convention Centre, cutting costs and emissions.
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Apple & Sydney Opera House launch yearlong arts tie-up

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Apple and the Sydney Opera House launch a yearlong digital arts tie-up, spotlighting iPad creativity and a new international children's festival.
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Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech

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Women in tech gain real power not just by innovating, but by mastering legal literacy to protect their work, legacy and leadership.
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Fast food chains drive record QSR growth across Australia

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Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.
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myPlates names Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance

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myPlates appoints Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance to drive data-led digital growth and transform into a consumer-focused brand.
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LHD Lawyers acquires Taylor & Scott in NSW expansion

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LHD Lawyers buys long-established Taylor & Scott in Sydney, boosting its NSW footprint and signalling further plaintiff-side consolidation.
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Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reform

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Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reforms, cutting complaints and boosting trust in one of Australia's most diverse cities.
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Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards

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Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.
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JCDecaux offers matched media to First Nations firms

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JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country, doubling ad spend and support for eligible First Nations-owned firms across its Australian network.
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Macquarie boosts profit as Sydney data centre spend rises

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Macquarie lifts half-year EBITDA 3% to AUD $57.9 million as it ramps up Sydney data centre capex and extends profit growth to 22 halves.
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Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers

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Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.
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PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

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PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.
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Anker SOLIX cracks top three in SolarQuotes battery list

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Anker SOLIX has surged into SolarQuotes' top three home battery brands, as reviews and backup reliability reshape Australia's solar storage market.
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AI tools slash labour time for four out of five firms

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Four in five Australian businesses now use generative AI tools, with many reporting cuts of at least a quarter of total labour time.
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Cake.Shop hires Rhiannon Brown to lead commercial push

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Cake.Shop hires Rhiannon Brown as Commercial Director in Sydney, targeting transparent programmatic growth with independents and brands.
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CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

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Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
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Daikin unveils DeVap evaporator range for Australia

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Daikin launches DeVap evaporator range in Australia, targeting supermarkets, hospitality and cold chain sites with locally tailored designs.
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Call for new antenna designs to boost emergency Wi‑Fi

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A nationwide call has opened for novel antennas to turn emergency vehicles into rugged mobile Wi‑Fi hubs when normal networks fail.
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Whiddon adopts Telstra Health tech to modernise care

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Whiddon will deploy Telstra Health software across 23 aged care homes to cut admin burdens and meet tougher compliance demands.