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QCase digital platform wins top public sector honour in Queensland

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.
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How automation is setting a new standard for Australian healthcare

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Gold Coast Health uses automation to save 40,000 admin hours yearly, boosting efficiency and patient care across Queensland's largest public health network.
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Queensland celebrates women's achievements at annual STEM awards

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme 'Stronger Together'.
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JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.
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TechConnect boosts Idemitsu's mine data with analytics platform

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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TechConnect has enhanced data management for Idemitsu Australia at Boggabri mine, centralising analytics to boost efficiency and cut costs in coal operations.
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Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim to lead regional sales in Australia

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim as Regional Sales Manager for Australia to boost security operations and expand market presence in key regions.
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Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.
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Home loan pre-approvals surge after rate cuts, says CommBank

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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CommBank reports a 12% rise in home loan pre-approvals after recent 0.25% rate cuts, driven by heightened buyer confidence across NSW and Queensland.
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DigiCo posts strong FY25 results with AUD $99m EBITDA & gains key certification

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.
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Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Nearly a quarter of Australians spend over 10 hours a week on admin tasks, with resistance to AI tools slowing efforts to boost productivity.
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Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.
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Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.
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Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Small business tax refunds surged by 75% in Q1 2024, with average returns reaching AUD $5,000, reveals CommBank data on Australian financial year start.
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Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.
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NEXTDC invests USD $200m in Sunshine Coast AI data centre

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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NEXTDC plans a USD $200m AI-optimised data centre, SC2, on Sunshine Coast, boosting Queensland as a key digital and innovation hub.
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CommBank grants up to AUD $200,000 to support First Nations wellbeing

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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CommBank awards up to AUD $200,000 to First Nations-led groups, supporting initiatives against financial abuse and boosting community wellbeing in 2025.
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IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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Microlise drives fleet technology growth across Australia, NZ

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Microlise's ANZ operations have surged, partnering with major retailers like Woolworths and DHL to boost fleet efficiency and safety across Australia and New Zealand.