Australia

Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report

Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.

Charles Sturt University secures win at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025

The university’s Data Science & Engineering Research Unit advanced sustainability and innovation through AI-driven research in agriculture, health, and education across Australia.

WA Health expands digital messaging to boost emergency response

The platform replaces pagers, phone calls, and text messages to cut delays.

Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween

Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.

Declining China, SEA coal demand puts Australia’s coal industry at risk

The decreasing demand is coupled with the market’s shift to cleaner power sources.

MUFG Pension & Market Services scores win at Asian Experience Awards 2025

The company won the award after delivering a significant global rebrand in record time, led completely by a small in-house team.

Suzlon Energy Australia emerges victorious at Asian Experience Awards 2025 for service excellence initiatives

It has implemented several continuous improvement initiatives to provide the best service experience to its clients.

HYDAC wins at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for mixed reality training

The programme integrates virtual and augmented reality to deliver safe and scalable skills development in hydraulic systems.

Why Australian parents say Gen Z least likely to contribute to insurance bills

Only 22% of parents reported that their adult dependants pay their full share.

Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

Australian firms expect financial crime surge in 2025

Only a fourth of firms admitted their programmes are adequately equipped.

Ageing Aussies may lead to more reverse mortgages

Older borrowers can retain their homes whilst getting equity, according to a bank.

NSW issues new planning framework for RE development

This includes five new and updated guidelines.