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Australia’s 2026 skilled visa priority rules now favor some onshore applicants
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Australia’s new skilled visa processing priorities took effect July 25, 2026, and may change how quickly certain onshore and offshore applicants are processed.
Gastech 2026 day two pushes LNG, power and AI grid investment to the front of energy talks
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Day two of Gastech 2026 in Bangkok drew more than 50,000 attendees as ministers, CEOs and regulators focused on LNG, electrification and the infrastructure needed to meet rising demand from industry, AI and emerging markets.
HtAG Spatial lands in Claude’s connector directory for Australian property data
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HtAG Analytics says HtAG Spatial is now listed in Anthropic’s Claude connector directory, giving property professionals a way to pull Australian market data into AI workflows.
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
Strike Group Australia to show school device protection tools at i-Educate 2026
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Strike Group Australia will showcase education-focused device protection and mobility accessories at i-Educate 2026 in Brisbane on Sept. 16-17, with a focus on reducing damage, extending device life and supporting school technology programs.
Indian professionals weigh Australia over U.S. for permanent settlement
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GIEC Global India says more Indian skilled workers are looking at Australia for long-term migration in 2026/27 as they prioritize permanent residence, family stability and clearer pathways over job-only opportunities.
SCX.ai partners with DDN to expand sovereign AI inferencing cloud in Australia
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SCX.ai and DDN have teamed up to scale what they call Australia’s largest sovereign AI inferencing cloud, pairing ASIC-accelerated infrastructure with DDN’s Infinia platform.
Timor-Leste licenses first local Steel Camel operators
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Ten members of Timor-Leste’s defence force have become the country’s first locally trained and licensed operators of Australian Defence Force M730 Steel Camels after a month-long capability program.
Australia's telco M&A heats up as mid-market deals hit strongest pace since 2021
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Morgan Business Sales released a 2026 report on Australia’s telecommunications services sector, saying verified mid-market deal activity is at its strongest level since 2021 and four ASX-listed buyers are actively consolidating.
Australian suburbs split from the national housing slump
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PropCred says Australia’s housing market is now moving in two directions at once, with premium inner-city areas falling while affordable outer suburbs and resource regions keep posting strong gains.
Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia as community service providers face rising expectations for digital access, clearer communication and faster support.
Les Parsons OAM remembered as a founder of Australia’s olive industry
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The death of Leslie “Les” Parsons OAM on Aug. 3 has renewed attention on the volunteer growers who built the Australian Olive Association before it became the national peak body in 1996. His legacy includes helping launch the industry group,…
Quantum Australia says its programs generated $83.1M in economic value
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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.
Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia, a platform built for community service providers facing higher expectations for digital access, clearer communication and easier support coordination.
GIEC GLOBAL Australia lists 10 visa mistakes that can trigger refusals in 2026
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GIEC GLOBAL Australia is warning applicants that small errors in Australian visa applications can lead to delays, extra costs or refusals.
Content creators become Australia's biggest fame category
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A new Rocket Agency study finds content creators now make up the largest share of Australia’s 50 most famous people, edging out actors, musicians and athletes.
Australia’s data center buildout set to top $4.1 billion in 2026
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Australia is accelerating spending on new data centers as AI demand drives a national infrastructure push, with direct construction investment forecast to rise above $4.1 billion this year from $3.8 billion in 2025. The expansion is creating major…
Salt Security opens Australia with local AWS infrastructure
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Salt Security has launched in Australia with AWS-hosted infrastructure in Sydney and a dedicated in-country sales and technical team.
I News Australia launches with independent reporting focus
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Independent journalist Nelly Yoa has launched I News Australia in Melbourne, aiming to deliver audience-first coverage of Australian and global news.
I News Australia launches with international reporting focus
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Independent journalist Nelly Yoa has launched I News Australia in Melbourne, positioning the outlet as an audience-first news brand built on original reporting, transparency and exclusive access.
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