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PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
Partner Programmes

PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate

PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026
Disaster Recovery

Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026

Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Australian firms to prioritise staff upskilling & office upgrades in 2025
Customer Experience

Australian firms to prioritise staff upskilling & office upgrades in 2025

Australian businesses in 2025 will focus on new hires, staff upskilling, and office upgrades, favouring low-cost, high-impact investments amid tight profit margins.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Australian consumers seek value as RBA holds rates steady
Inflation

Australian consumers seek value as RBA holds rates steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps interest rates steady as consumers focus on value amid economic uncertainty, seeking discounts and prioritising essentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs
Customer Experience

Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity
Small Business

MSME Day 2025: Fixing compliance to power productivity

On MSME Day 2025, Australia's small businesses face growing compliance challenges from new laws, risking productivity but solutions through automation offer hope.

By Matt Loop • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia
Digital Transformation

E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia

Full adoption of e-invoicing could boost Australia's economy by AUD $22.5 billion annually through productivity gains, faster payments, and fraud reduction.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
Digital Transformation

Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs

Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Amplified intelligence: Smart business governance in the AI-age
Digital Transformation

Amplified intelligence: Smart business governance in the AI-age

Australian businesses are urged to adopt responsible AI governance to harness innovation while ensuring ethical, secure, and inclusive technology use in the AI age.

By Tony Bailey • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down
Supply Chain

Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down

Ofload warns Australia's freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
Digital Transformation

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
Small Business

Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use
Gaming

'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use

A study reveals 'Tech Neck' affects 68% of Australian women, linked to screen use; ergonomic habits and breaks can reduce prevalent neck pain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management
Recruitment

Talent wins 2024 Deloitte award for company management

Talent has been honoured as one of Australia's top private companies in Deloitte's 2024 Best Managed Companies awards, standing out as the sole recruitment firm on the list.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Unified Communications

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Australian economy stories

New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
Exports

New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand

New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025