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Australia rates more likely to rise again, warns economist
Households and firms face renewed pressure, as mixed survey data point to the Reserve Bank of Australia staying tight and possibly lifting rates again.
AML Partners signs 300 firms as property rules tighten
Smaller agencies face steep new compliance costs as Australia widens anti-money laundering rules to property businesses ahead of a 29 July deadline.
Audible announces Marc Fennell AI series on human impact
The six-part series explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping grief, love and identity through human stories rather than technical debate.
Beaten Zone passes AUD $20 million fundraising mark
Investor appetite for defence tech is rising as the Brisbane-based fund draws fresh capital amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.
monday.com flags Australian firms' coordination tax
A survey of 385 workers suggests poor handovers, rework and meeting overload are draining productivity across Australian and New Zealand firms.
OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra
Public servants tested ChatGPT and Codex on drafting and research, as agencies weigh whether AI can speed up routine work without losing human oversight.
New AI era defined by agents, rising costs and maturity gaps
Enterprises face higher AI bills and governance gaps as only 17 per cent have reached high maturity, Gartner says.
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Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.
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Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins
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Rising fraud pressure is boosting demand for mobile-network identity checks that cut account takeover risk without slowing sign-ups.
Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools
Developers are using the queue to smooth AI traffic and protect services from spikes, as AWS adds higher throughput, security and recovery tools.
AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops
Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.
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Breaches are hitting lenders harder as AI adoption speeds up, with 98 per cent of affected firms saying the impact was material.
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Most organisations are exposed to AI security breaches, with AvePoint finding 88.4% suffered at least one incident in the past year.
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