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BaptistCare boosts workforce training with Altura Learning partnership
Online courses

BaptistCare boosts workforce training with Altura Learning partnership

BaptistCare partners with Altura Learning to enhance aged care training across five Australian states, offering flexible, industry-specific online courses for staff.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Regional towns lead Australia in decluttering enthusiasm, study finds
Online shopping

Regional towns lead Australia in decluttering enthusiasm, study finds

Victor Harbor and Bathurst lead Australia in decluttering interest, while Wodonga, Newcastle, and Sunshine Coast show lowest engagement, Howards Storage World finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 18th May 2025
AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
Artificial Intelligence

AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work

Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Economics

Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows

Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million
Phishing

Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million

Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Abel Labels boosts digital printing with new UV inkjet press
Customer service

Abel Labels boosts digital printing with new UV inkjet press

Jet Technologies has bolstered Abel Labels in Tasmania with a Screen Truepress L350UV inkjet press, enhancing digital printing and efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania
Telstra

TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania

Motorola Solutions and Telstra have expanded Tasmania's Government Radio Network to 400 sites, enhancing emergency communications for first responders.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Itron partners with TasWater to modernise water data
Data Analytics

Itron partners with TasWater to modernise water data

Itron has partnered with TasWater to implement its Temetra platform, enhancing water meter data collection and boosting efficiency in Tasmania.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Gallagher Security expands Australian team with new hires
Risk & Compliance

Gallagher Security expands Australian team with new hires

Gallagher Security has announced new appointments to its Australian Sales Team, highlighting growth as it welcomes key talents across the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania
Firewalls

Genetec appoints Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania

Genetec has appointed Dale Simons as Account Executive for Victoria and Tasmania, aiming to boost business development from its Melbourne base.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Camille Evans joins Gallagher Security in senior role
Security industry

Camille Evans joins Gallagher Security in senior role

Gallagher Security has appointed Camille Evans as Senior Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, enhancing its sales team amid significant growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Solstice Energy expands into electricity market with Gentrack
Power / Energy

Solstice Energy expands into electricity market with Gentrack

Solstice Energy has entered into the electricity market, focusing on providing comprehensive energy solutions with Gentrack's support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
Crypto

MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform

MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Health Technologies

Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth

Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Health Technologies

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Platform-as-a-Service

AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost

Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

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WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania
Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania

WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

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