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Gallagher Security tees off for Bravehearts fundraiser

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Gallagher Security's Charity Golf Day returns to the Gold Coast on 30 April, aiming to top AUD $113,000 raised for Bravehearts.
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Australian DART AE completes landmark hypersonic test

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Australian DART AE hypersonic aircraft hits above Mach 5 in landmark NASA-backed test flight from Wallops Island, Virginia, US.
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Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to boost Australian robotics links

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Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to link Australian robotics startups with Boston mentoring, global investors and a potential Silicon Valley showcase.
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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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Hypersonix to launch DART AE hypersonic test flight

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Australian start-up Hypersonix will flight-test its 3D-printed hydrogen-fuelled scramjet DART AE from Rocket Lab's US site this week.
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Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia

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Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
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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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RFDS gaming drive returns to aid remote Queensland care

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Royal Flying Doctor Service revives its Change the Game drive, rallying gamers to help fund vital aeromedical care across remote Queensland.
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Milestone chooses Australia to launch 2026 MXD series

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Milestone will launch its 2026 global XPerience Days in Port Douglas, uniting South Pacific partners around its open video platform.
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MYOB ANZ partner award winners reflect diverse ecosystem

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Stratus Consulting Group sweeps top honours at the 2025 MYOB Acumatica Partner Awards, leading a strong field of ANZ partners in Melbourne.
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Hypersonix secures NASA slot for debut DART AE flight

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Australia's Hypersonix has secured a NASA launch window in late February for DART AE, its debut hydrogen-fuelled hypersonic test flight.
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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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ORCA Opti plots global AI growth & 2027 IPO roadmap

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ORCA Opti touts defensible AI, rapid global expansion and a 2027 IPO as it targets regulated markets and warns most AI startups will 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.
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Five key trends reshaping Australia's packaging sector

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Regulation, soft plastics revival and cost-conscious shoppers are driving five packaging shifts set to reshape Australia by 2026.
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AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains

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Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.
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GumGum appoints Tim Manton to lead NSW & QLD sales

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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GumGum hires Tim Manton as Sales Director for NSW and QLD to drive attention-led advertising growth across key Australian markets.
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Blue Carbon wins dual KPMG nature prize worth AUD $120,000

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Blue Carbon scoops both top and People's Choice honours in KPMG's Nature Positive Challenge, netting AUD $120,000 for ocean tech.
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Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Australian firm Matter touts fingernail-sized radar sensors to give councils live bin data, cutting overflows, truck runs and complaints.
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Dubai Health, ARM Hub deepen AI collaboration in Brisbane

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Dubai Health and ARM Hub will deepen AI-driven health collaboration in Brisbane under a long-term Australia-UAE innovation programme.