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Milestone chooses Australia to launch 2026 MXD series

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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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

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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rocket lab
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nasa
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

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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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

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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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

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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productivity
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

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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physical security
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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martech
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data privacy
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adtech
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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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
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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ai
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healthtech
Dubai Health and ARM Hub will deepen AI-driven health collaboration in Brisbane under a long-term Australia-UAE innovation programme.
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Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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robots
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.
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Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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smart home
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Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.
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Stratoship alliance offers staged lab‑to‑orbit pathway

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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uc
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spacetech
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partner programmes
Stratoship, Orbit2Orbit and Sunburnt Space team up on a staged lab-to-orbit pathway to cut risk, cost and time for small satellite payloads.
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Qantas tops System1 ranking of Australia's funniest ads

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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marketing
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qantas
Qantas has topped System1's first annual ranking of Australia's funniest TV ads, ahead of Australian Lamb, AAMI and a strong auto line-up.
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NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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uc
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power / energy
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clean technologies
NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
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Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.
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Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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partner programmes
Gallagher boosts its Gold Coast training hub with two new hires and expanded digital learning tools for security technicians and end users.
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Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.