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Aerial slope checks urged for Australia's high-risk roads

Authorities could miss dangerous slope hazards on steep routes unless aerial checks become routine, Civil Geotechnical Consultants says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Inflation

RBA may hike again as business & consumer strain grows

Rising fuel and borrowing costs are squeezing Australian households and firms, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank may lift rates again in September.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Women in Technology names finalists for 2026 WiT Awards

Queensland's technology and STEM sectors will gain wider recognition at the 2026 WiT Awards, which span 11 categories and 29 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Human Capital Management

Amazon Australia hires 3,000 seasonal workers for Christmas

Higher online shopping demand will see Amazon Australia add 3,000 seasonal jobs nationwide, with most openings in New South Wales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Mastercard

Nectr launches Power Perks energy plan with bill credits

Households in New South Wales and Queensland could cut power bills as Nectr offers recurring credits to reward customers who stay put.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case

Trust is shifting from plastic cards to phones as states align mobile licences with international standards for everyday identity checks.

By Jean-Baptise Milan • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Australia jobless rise does not signal labour weakening

The slight lift to 4.5% in July was mostly rounding, with labour demand still holding up enough to avoid signalling a broad slowdown.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Cropify AI lentil grading to go commercial this harvest

Endorsement from grain traders could speed adoption of AI grading as pulse growers face faster, more consistent assessments this harvest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

High Performance Computing

Queensland opens Australia's first quantum testbed

The open-access facility gives start-ups and researchers a cheaper way to test quantum ideas on real hardware after access shortages slowed progress.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

MMG Dugald River AI boosts zinc recovery & profits

The system paid for itself in under three months, as Dugald River's AI control tool lifted zinc recovery and profits at its Queensland plant.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Canon

Canon Oceania names four Australian grants winners

Grassroots groups will get Canon equipment and funding to back projects from sea turtle rescue to student journalism and First Nations healing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Queensland stories

Edge Computing

The Aussie AI Data Centre debate: profit, power & public trust

Australia's AI boom could add GBP £58 billion, but energy shortages, bubble fears and local backlash are clouding the data centre rush.

By Anthony Caruana • 9 min read • This month

Supply Chain

Ablano tests boron nitride coating on rocket flight

Lower launch costs could hinge on whether Ablano's coating survives repeated flights, with rocket panels now under analysis after a Swedish recovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

PT Blink opens first construction technology centre

The Gold Coast site gives developers and builders a chance to test an industrialised building model as PT Blink eyes commercial scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Partner Programmes

Gallagher returns to Queensland with security forum

The Brisbane event will give installers and customers direct access to Gallagher's executives and specialists on integration, critical assets and support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month