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RBA likely to watch unemployment as job ads soften
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RBA likely to watch unemployment as job ads soften

Rising unemployment and softer hiring demand may keep the Reserve Bank of Australia cautious as it weighs the labour market outlook.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Australia map shows AI risk for clerks & telemarketers
Unified Communications

Australia map shows AI risk for clerks & telemarketers

Clerks and telemarketers are among 417,000 workers facing the highest AI displacement risk, according to a new Australian occupations map.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA
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AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA

Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
SEEK restores API access as court dispute with Employment Hero ends
Software-as-a-Service

SEEK restores API access as court dispute with Employment Hero ends

SEEK and Employment Hero end court battle, restore API access and scrap competition claims, avoiding a ruling on digital market power.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Chris Ellis joins Collabra to drive AI automation for business
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Chris Ellis joins Collabra to drive AI automation for business

Chris Ellis, ex-Finder CEO, joins Sydney AI firm Collabra as CEO to lead its shift from product development to scalable automation for mid-market firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns with focus on Kubernetes & AI
Virtualisation

CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns with focus on Kubernetes & AI

CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns in September to unite experts on Kubernetes and AI, offering workshops and insights at the International Convention Centre.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market
Artificial Intelligence

Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption
Security Information and Event Management

AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference to highlight AI disruption

The AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference will gather around 900 delegates and over 50 speakers, including leading AI experts, at The Star Gold Coast, 20-23 May 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

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Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks
Data Analytics

AI agents reshape workplace roles, freeing employees for key tasks

AI agents are transforming workplaces by automating routine tasks, freeing employees to focus on complex, strategic work across industries like recruitment and manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
SEEK unifies systems with Workday for streamlined growth
Unified Communications

SEEK unifies systems with Workday for streamlined growth

SEEK has adopted Workday Financials and HCM to unify operations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, enhancing data-driven collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
JobAdder appoints AI expert Joel Delmaire as new CPO
Artificial Intelligence

JobAdder appoints AI expert Joel Delmaire as new CPO

JobAdder has appointed AI specialist Joel Delmaire as its new Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance recruitment efficiency through innovative technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

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What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
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SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024

SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
SEEK launches Better Matches campaign with AI job matching
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SEEK launches Better Matches campaign with AI job matching

In response to rising global talent shortages, SEEK launches 'Better Matches', an inventive campaign for their amalgamated Jobstreet and Jobsdb platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024