Australian stories

Sony’s LinkBuds Clip are open-clip earbuds with three listening modes, designed for all-day wear and situational awareness at AUD $329.95.

Governments are taking a cautious, experimental approach to AI, prioritising public trust, security and stability over rapid innovation.

Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.

Australian Spatial Analytics has created over 230 data careers for young neurodivergent adults while delivering AUD $18 million in projects.

Social media creators urged to treat content as a business as dashboard payouts ignore platform cuts, tax and rising running costs.

Grundfos has launched a smart CU 302 pump controller in Australia, adding wireless monitoring to stabilise bore water pressure in homes.

iVvy debuts its iVvyAI Instant Proposal tool at Edgbaston Stadium, automating venue sales emails with AI-driven proposals and lead scoring.

CFOs are devoting more time to investors as AI accelerates research, driving faster, higher-volume engagement and tighter response demands.

AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.

Dubai Health and ARM Hub will deepen AI-driven health collaboration in Brisbane under a long-term Australia-UAE innovation programme.

In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.

Australia’s Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.

GenAI, risk worries and values-driven younger buyers are rapidly reshaping complex B2B purchasing across Asia Pacific, Forrester finds.

Most APAC banks are failing to meet customers’ financial wellness needs, an Adobe index finds, leaving a trust gap ripe for fintechs.

Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.

Gallagher Security will host a free Tasmania Security Forum in Hobart in March, showcasing new Command Centre features and integrations.

Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.

Author-it unveils a refreshed brand and AI-focused roadmap, promising smarter content reuse, stronger security and improved collaboration.

Australian subscription brands are turning to hyper-automation to replace clunky billing, scale complex pricing and stay ahead of rivals.

Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.