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Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms
Professional services

Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint
Partner Programmes

Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector
Clean technologies

Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector

Australia's family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Advent One & Resilient Asia Pacific merge to boost IT services
Digital Transformation

Advent One & Resilient Asia Pacific merge to boost IT services

Advent One and Resilient Asia Pacific have merged to expand IT services, enhancing support across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales amid rising hybrid IT demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing
Robotics

A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing

Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Bushlink portal brings e-healthcare to outback South Australia
Health Technologies

Bushlink portal brings e-healthcare to outback South Australia

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT launches Bushlink, a digital portal enabling outback South Australians to book and manage healthcare appointments online.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
ANU Solar Racing Team begins outback testing for 2025 challenge
Clean technologies

ANU Solar Racing Team begins outback testing for 2025 challenge

The ANU Solar Racing Team has begun off-grid testing in Coober Pedy of its fourth-generation solar vehicle ahead of the 2025 World Solar Challenge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Western Australia adopts new digital platform for property valuations
Data Analytics

Western Australia adopts new digital platform for property valuations

Western Australia has launched the VM Online platform, replacing legacy systems to deliver over one million annual property valuations digitally and efficiently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth
Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors
Cybersecurity

IT & finance lead pay rises as salary gaps widen across sectors

Australian IT and finance sectors see strong pay rises, with salary gaps widening as some industries face growing dissatisfaction and workforce challenges.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
BaptistCare boosts workforce training with Altura Learning partnership
Online courses

BaptistCare boosts workforce training with Altura Learning partnership

BaptistCare partners with Altura Learning to enhance aged care training across five Australian states, offering flexible, industry-specific online courses for staff.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research
Optus

Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research

An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition
Clean technologies

Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition

Flexible engine power plants, alongside renewables and storage, are key to Australia's energy transition, balancing supply and enabling coal station retirements.

By Kari Punnonen • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending
Productivity

Procure Connect to manage NZD $51.5 billion in public spending

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
DroneShield invests AUD $13 million in new Adelaide R&D centre
Partner Programmes

DroneShield invests AUD $13 million in new Adelaide R&D centre

DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race
Clean technologies

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria

Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025