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Travel, Hospitality & Leisure

ATAC Marks 40 Industry Years

The Australian Travel Agents Cooperative celebrated its fortieth anniversary at the Future Focus conference, uniting independent travel operators navigating modern technological...

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Technology & Digital Strategy

NVIDIA Expands AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA is collaborating with Australian data center partners to build out up to 2 gigawatts of full-stack AI compute infrastructure by 2027 to meet surging demand from local...

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Startups & Venture Capital

Netwealth Backs AI Startup

Australian wealth giant Netwealth has agreed to acquire AI workflow startup Paradino for $20 million, marking a major startup ecosystem milestone aimed at automating financial...

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Real Estate & Development

Housing Downturn Broadens

Australian home prices fell for the fifth consecutive month as higher interest rates reduced borrowing capacity, with the property market downturn spreading broadly across major...

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Media, Marketing & PR

PR Faces Rising ROI Pressure

A new industry report shows public relations and communications professionals are struggling under stagnant budgets and increasing leadership scrutiny to prove clear business...

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Market Research & Analytics

CommBank Maps Innovation Index

A new 18-year study by the Melbourne Institute and CommBank maps business innovation activity across Australian industries, highlighting key R&D and knowledge-intensive trade...

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M&A & Corporate Finance

Australia M&A Resilient

Australia's mergers and acquisitions market demonstrated strong resilience through FY2025-26, with quality assets attracting robust investor interest despite fluctuating capital...

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Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Digital Duty of Care Bill

The Australian Government released an exposure draft for the Digital Duty of Care Bill, introducing sweeping platform accountabilities, algorithmic opt-outs, and strict penalties...

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Infrastructure & Energy

Batteries Cut Gas Dependence

Analysis reveals that large-scale and home batteries have slashed Australia's evening peak gas generation dependence by nearly 70 percent over the past year as rapid green storage...

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Industrial & Supply Chain

Fuel Costs Strain Supply Chains

Remote Australian communities face mounting supply chain pressures as diesel costs approach four dollars per litre, reigniting national debates on fuel security, logistics...

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Human Capital & HR

Side Hustles Hit Record High

The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that 1.0 million people held multiple jobs in the June quarter, marking a record high and raising complex conflict-of-interest...

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Healthcare & Medical Tourism

Aussies Flock Abroad for Care

Rising domestic healthcare costs and extended waitlists have driven 57 percent of surveyed Australians to consider seeking medical procedures overseas, despite warnings regarding...

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