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Australia coffee sales fall as prices climb higher

Rising café prices are denting demand, with Australians buying 5.9% fewer coffees in 2025 even as the average cup cost climbed to AUD $5.83.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Agricultural Technology

Preparation, coordination and inclusion key to billion-dollar Bruce Highway upgrades

Queensland's road network stands to gain from A$9 billion in works aimed at easing freight delays, crash risks and flood disruption.

By Mike Bishara • 8 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Aerial surveys urged for Australia's road slope risks

Road authorities may be missing hidden hazards as heavier rain and extreme weather increase landslip risks on high-risk corridors across Australia.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

AOVO adopts Orca Opti to speed trial document work

The software has cut some clinical trial document checks from 45 minutes to under five, easing a heavy compliance burden at AOVO's Gold Coast site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

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 month

Construction

Bunnings partners with TAXIBOX on moving & storage

Bunnings customers can now book TAXIBOX storage and interstate moves online, adding a new option for renovation and relocation jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last 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 • Last month

Supply Chain

Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast

Builders and developers will get a new showcase for industrialised construction as PT Blink shifts from development into commercial scale-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Network Infrastructure

Devoli appoints Kent Plummer as Australia Channel Manager

The hire gives Australian managed service providers local support as Devoli intensifies its push to win channel business across the Tasman.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Customer Experience

Chaty.ai raises USD $1.15 million to boost tourism AI

Tourism operators could capture more bookings as an AI receptionist now answers missed calls, checks availability and takes payments automatically.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Power / Energy

VoltX expands into Victoria & ACT with battery push

Local support and faster installations are now on offer for homeowners in Victoria and the ACT as demand for batteries rises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

QR code

The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform

Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Risk & Compliance

The local SEO playbook for Australian IT service providers

Referral-led IT firms risk missing enquiries as local search can still be won with Google profiles, reviews and city-specific pages.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Agricultural Technology

PowerSync launches optimiser for Australian energy users

Australian firms with solar and batteries can now trade flexibility for extra revenue as PowerSync’s new software targets the National Electricity Market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Global Stories

Gold Coast stories

Property Technology

Homhero appoints Pete Smith to board as growth nears

The appointment gives the Gold Coast software group direct operator insight as it nears its 10th year and passes USD $3 billion in bookings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This 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 • Fri, 21st Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Hyperscale

Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ

Homhero’s expansion across Australia and New Zealand will hinge on new technical leadership as it seeks to keep its platform stable for thousands of listings.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026