Conservation stories
AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.
AirTrunk secures AUD $16 billion in largest APJ green financing
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
AirTrunk has secured AUD $16 billion in the largest sustainability-linked refinancing in APJ, supporting green data centres and social impact initiatives.
Indigenous knowledge & eDNA unite for climate resilience in Australia
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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conservation
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climate change
An Australian project combines Indigenous knowledge with eDNA technology to empower local communities in climate-resilient biodiversity monitoring and conservation.
AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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conservation
Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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drones
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.
Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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storage
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edutech
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uc
A breakthrough in fossil tracking, combining RFID from HID, InfraMarker's system, and Esri's mapping software has boosted excavation efficiency.
Smart Water Meters set to revolutionise Australian utilities
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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cloud services
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bi
Australian utility adopts smart meters, partnering with Amdocs for data-driven water conservation and enhanced digital metering capabilities.
IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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recruitment
IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
Google and CSIRO use AI to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
Tue, 17th May 2022
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Google has partnered with CSIRO in Australia to implement AI solutions that help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Commvault joins Business Avengers for sustainable development
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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clean technologies
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commvault
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sustainability
Commvault has joined the Business Avengers, a coalition of 17 global companies, to champion SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production.
Aruba and Taronga Zoo partnership to transform visitor experiences
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has partnered with Taronga Zoo to deliver networking solutions and transform the visitor experience.
New app launches to protect our oceans
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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clean technologies
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apps
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sustainability
OceansCam, a new app aimed at ocean conservation, allows users to share positive experiences and concerns, earning rewards to support The Lewis Pugh Foundation.
Kakapo makes Small Worlds debut
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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computer game
Small Worlds players can purchase a Sirocco item which transforms their avatar into a walking, albeit slightly odd-looking Kakapo.