Queensland stories

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
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Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

AI cuts invoice processing time at Queensland injury agency
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Queensland’s National Injury Insurance Scheme has cut invoice processing from five days to under 24 hours using AI, boosting accuracy and staff productivity.

USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
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The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.

BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth
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BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.

Lockyer Valley council completes ERP upgrade to boost services
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Lockyer Valley Regional Council has upgraded its ERP system to TechnologyOne’s platform, enhancing services for 45,000 residents and improving staff efficiency.

Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.

Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
Fri, 16th May 2025
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Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.

Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Five Australian startups join Lander & Rogers' 2025 LawTech Hub, focusing on AI tools to transform legal drafting, research, and due diligence processes.

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.

Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.

Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland is engaging gamers to fundraise via streams, boosting emergency healthcare in rural communities through their May campaign.

Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Woolworths has expanded its Virtual Net Metering project, optimising solar energy usage across seven stores in Townsville to enhance sustainability efforts.

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.

Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.

Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.

Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

Gallagher Security expands Australian team for regional growth
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Gallagher Security has announced key promotions and appointments within its Australian team, aiming for regional expansion ahead of 2025.

AI initiative boosts Brisbane school writing scores
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Brisbane Catholic Education schools have achieved remarkable NAPLAN writing score improvements, with AI programme Writer's Toolbox enhancing student outcomes significantly.