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How Australian government is transforming cybersecurity to better support vulnerable communities
Microsoft
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August 14, 2025
The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety conducts important community work in Queensland, Australia. It supports many of the state’s residents in need by providing child protection services, elder abuse prevention...
Ampol to acquire EG Australia in $719mn deal to expand retail network
Petrol Plaza
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August 14, 2025
Move follows sale of EG’s business in Italy and a possible sale of its U.S. operations. Australia’s Ampol Limited has struck a binding agreement to acquire EG Group’s Australian fuel station business, EG Australia, in a deal worth A$1.1 billion...
Australia urged to set ‘rules of the game’ to harness the productivity potential of AI
Global Government Forum
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August 13, 2025
Image by Arek Socha via Pixabay The Australian government must set clear rules on the use of artificial intelligence if it wants to secure the consumer and productivity benefits of the technology, the Australian Productivity Commission has said....
Cambodian Dried Fruit Exports Reach New Markets in Australia
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 14, 2025 -- Cambodia and Australia celebrated growing trade between the two countries, as Cambodian business Royal Trust Trading Co., Ltd. (RTT) officially launched its first shipment of nuts and dried fruit to Australia...
NAB, AFSH fined for neglecting customers in financial distress
Retail Banker International
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August 14, 2025
The Federal Court has mandated that National Australia Bank (NAB) and its subsidiary, AFSH Nominees (AFSH), pay a total of A$15.5m ($10.1m) in penalties for their inadequate response to customers experiencing financial difficulties. In May 2024,...
Australia develops world-first biodegradable foot and mouth disease vaccine
The Fence Post - Nebraska
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August 13, 2025
By Chris McCullough, for The Fence Post The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed in Australia, a country that remains free from the dreaded livestock killer for over 150 years. FMD is a highly...
What parts is Australia supplying for the F-35s striking Gaza – and should shipments be halted?
The Guardian
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August 14, 2025
The Greens have urged the Albanese government to stop supplying F-35 parts to a global supply chain that can be accessed by Israel, in addition to direct sanctions on senior members of the Netanyahu government.But the federal government denies it...
Australia Prohibits Polymarket in Latest ACMA Ban Wave
Gambling News - New York
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August 13, 2025
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has banned several illegal online gambling sites. Among these was Polymarket, a popular crypto prediction market. ACMA Asks ISPs to Block Four More Sites In its official...
The $6.90 item from Coles shoppers can't get enough of - and it's a go-to for one of Australia's top athletes
Daily Mail
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August 14, 2025
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more A $6.90 item from Coles has taken 'girl dinner' and 'grazing boards' to the next...
Bacardi-Martini Australia, CCEP sign distribution agreement
Food & Drink Business
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BCA will lead both the consumer marketing and influence for its brands and the on-premise channel. The company said its goal is “to strengthen relationships and set new standards for brand advocacy and execution” in Australia’s most respected...
'There are so many great beauty products on sale. Here are my best recommendations under $100.'
Mamamia
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August 14, 2025
The best part about a beauty sale is that feeling when you score a product you already love - or have been low-key stalking online for months - for a fraction of the price. And guess what… if you've been waiting for that feeling to kick in, now is...
CBD Insomnia Clinical Trial Researchers Seeking to Recruit 500 Patients in Australia
Cannabis Science & Technology
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August 13, 2025
Avecho Biotechnology Limited (Avecho) announced in a recent press release that the company is looking to recruit Australians for a clinical trial exploring the use of a pharmaceutical cannabidiol (CBD) product for insomnia (1). Researchers are...
SeaLink leverages technology to improve accessibility for customers
Breaking Travel News
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August 14, 2025
Creating a brilliant experience for every customer, from the moment they go online to book, to the time they step onboard, is central to SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s customer-first approach. With an estimated 5.5 million Australians (21.4% of the...
Australia’s Maxwell Wines acquires local brand Fox Creek Wines
Just Drinks
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August 13, 2025
Maxwell Wines has acquired fellow McLaren Vale wine label Fox Creek Wines, pledging to keep it “in local hands”. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a statement, Maxwell Wines founder and winemaker Jeremy Maxwell said: “Maxwell...
Snapchat research reveals Gen Z’s social-first approach to shopping in Australia
Mumbrella
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August 14, 2025
New research from Snapchat shows young Australians are prioritising authentic connections, self-expression and interactive shopping experiences over brand loyalty this holiday season. With brands of all sizes gearing up for the major moments on...
Vietnam is confirmed as K9 SPH’s first Southeast Asian customer
Asian Military Review
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August 14, 2025
A loosely held secret has now been confirmed – Vietnam is the latest customer for the K9A1 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) from Hanwha Aerospace. This means Vietnam becomes the first Southeast Asian customer for this popular tracked artillery...
Australia’s top polluter bets on batteries as fossil fuel costs climb
The Age
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August 13, 2025
AGL, the largest Australian power generator, will accelerate plans to invest in big batteries as it seeks to blunt the impact of higher costs caused by outages at unreliable coal-fired power stations and increasingly expensive coal and natural gas...
Infosys to purchase 75% stake in Australia’s Versent for $152m
Verdict
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August 14, 2025
Indian tech major Infosys, has agreed to purchase a 75% stake in Australian digital transformation solutions provider Versent Group from Telstra Group for A$233m ($152.4m). The deal also includes an additional deferred payments contingent on...
Netflix quietly hikes prices in Australia again
Forbes Australia
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Published on August 14, 2025 Netflix has quietly raised subscription prices for Australian users – yet again. With the Premium tier now nearing $30 a month and cheaper plans disappearing, competition is heating up for the streaming giant. Netflix...
Canyon Solar installs 250 kW modular PV canopy overnight in Australia
pv-magazine
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August 14, 2025
Modular PV manufacturer Canyon Solar has successfully installed 250 kWp of solar in a single night as part of a three-week build at a shopping center in northeastern Australia. August 14, 2025 David Carroll From pv magazine Australia Canyon Solar...