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Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link

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SUBCO finishes final splice on Australia's 5,000km SMAP cable, moving the Sydney-to-Perth system into testing before it enters service.
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Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW

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Amazon boosts Australian clean power with battery-backed deals in NSW and Victoria, lifting its contracted renewable capacity to 990MW across 20 projects.
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Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment

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Australian business and household sentiment slumped after fuel costs jumped, with CreditorWatch warning of rising insolvency risks if oil markets stay strained.
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Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

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Gallagher Security expands its Australian leadership team with a national SMB and perimeter appointment plus two regional hires in NSW and the ACT.
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Fuel costs push NSW firms to review staffing levels

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Business NSW says soaring fuel, freight and supplier costs are forcing 47% of surveyed firms to review staffing, with regional employers hardest hit.
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Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar

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Recludo deepens Melbourne mortgage push with 51% Astar Financial buy as it lifts residential loan book to GBP £3 billion.
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Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy

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Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
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Wildstone enters Sydney with key Cremorne billboard buy

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Wildstone makes its Sydney debut with a landmark Cremorne digital billboard buy, marking its biggest single-site deal in Australia yet.
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AI pressure rises as Australian startups face cash crunch

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Australian startups face cash squeeze as AI hype drives costly pivots, shorter runway and delayed IPO plans, Carta research finds.
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Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ

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Island launches a secure AI-ready enterprise browser in Australia and New Zealand as CIOs boost AI spend but fret over data governance.
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Healthtech startup unveils approach to scaling with AI

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Australian healthtech AirHealth uses on-prem AI and cloud storage for real-time pollen forecasts, reshaping asthma and allergy care.
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Rescue dog teams join Victorian network for safer searches

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Victorian volunteer rescue dogs gain direct radio links to emergency services, boosting coordination and safety in remote bushland searches.
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HCLTech backs new Melbourne Cobras with fan platform

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HCLTech will build a digital fan platform for new Hockey One side Melbourne Cobras, linking hockey audiences in Australia and India.
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Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m

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Arcadian's AI logistics integrations are set to deliver more than USD $20m in efficiency savings for four Australian operators.
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Fast food chains drive record QSR growth across Australia

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Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.
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Auror named Vendor of the Year at Australian Fraud Awards

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Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.
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Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.
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Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.
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Mercy Health taps Data Agility for 24/7 digital support

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Mercy Health has chosen Melbourne-based Data Agility to deliver 24/7 managed services for its clinical integration and digital systems.
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Community wi-fi project targets 100 remote communities

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Community wi-fi project plans to connect 2,030 premises in 100 remote communities by 2030, backed by AUD $5 million and new low-cost devices.