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Allume Energy wins top Australian Good Design Award
Featured • Sustainability

Allume Energy wins top Australian Good Design Award

about 11 hours ago

Apartment residents using the system have cut electricity bills by an average of 30 to 40 per cent, as it wins the 2026 top prize.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
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Renewable energy

Atmos Renewables picks Valo for Queensland battery

The 400 MW Teebar battery is expected to strengthen Queensland's grid as coal retires and renewable generation expands across the state.

about 15 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Productivity

Australian manufacturers slash stock as cash pressure mounts

Lower sales and tighter balance sheets are forcing manufacturers to unlock cash, with average stock on hand down 60% to AUD $185,134 in the second quarter.

about 16 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech unveils pro AV speakers for large meeting rooms

The systems could simplify installations for big meeting spaces, while also helping multinational firms run simultaneous language feeds in one room.

about 21 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Video conferencing

Logitech unveils new workplace video collaboration range

Businesses will get room sensors and new controls as Logitech broadens kit for hybrid meetings and office tracking, with prices from AUD $2,249.

about 21 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Television

NRL Grand Final lifts Australian online spending & searches

Australian retailers saw a pre-finals lift in spending on food, TVs and cleaning products, while searches for motor neurone disease also climbed 23%.

about 21 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Forensics

Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia

Only 31% of Australian businesses have a central view of AI agents, raising concerns over security gaps as Elastic rolls out new tools.

about 23 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Investigation

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

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