Victoria stories
Federal digital controls are reshaping technology spending and services, with Canberra scoring 88.3 to outpace New South Wales by almost 15 points.
Rising unemployment and softer hiring demand may keep the Reserve Bank of Australia cautious as it weighs the labour market outlook.
The sector's 16% annual growth is being driven by a handful of larger operators, even as startups struggle to win early domestic customers.
Households and firms face renewed pressure, as mixed survey data point to the Reserve Bank of Australia staying tight and possibly lifting rates again.
Repeat offenders are driving most violence at Australian shopping centres, prompting calls for technology and police partnerships to protect families and staff.
Thousands of tenants and visitors at 101 Collins Street now use phones for entry, cuts access administration from days to minutes.
The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.
The Melbourne-based provider's top-70 finish signals Australian MSPs can compete on recurring revenue, growth and business health globally.
AUD $22 million in financing will help Woolworths add up to 148 battery electric trucks to its delivery fleet by 2027.
Household demand and government rebates propelled the market to 221,000 installations, making Australia the world's third-largest home battery market.
Investment in AI infrastructure is boosting building work, with non-residential approvals jumping 41% in NSW and Victoria in May.
Unemployment held above the Reserve Bank of Australia's forecast in May, keeping interest rate markets guessing despite a 40,300 jobs rebound.
Population growth and tight supply are pushing 10 suburbs towards the million-dollar mark, with Queensland and Western Australia dominating the list.
Australian buyers can now find nearby, compliant suppliers faster as Avetta adds AI search and richer benchmarking to its platform.
Rural farming districts in New South Wales and Victoria are emerging as data centre sites, raising concerns over food production and land use.
The deal could save millions of litres of drinking water a year as growing data-centre demand strains supplies in western Melbourne.
The new local base aims to speed up commissioning and maintenance support as demand for load testing rises across Australia's data centre boom.
Closer monitoring of cyber risks is now a priority for regional utilities, as Coliban Water seeks faster threat detection and response.
Local support and faster installations are now on offer for homeowners in Victoria and the ACT as demand for batteries rises.
Higher borrowing and living costs have pushed household sentiment close to the survey's weakest level in 50 years.
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