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FreightInsure says lost freight doubles in December
Supply Chain

FreightInsure says lost freight doubles in December

Australian retailers face a January wave of complaints and replacement costs, as missing consignments drive 69% of December transit-claim growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era
Storage

Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era

AI is pushing boards to weigh local control against cloud convenience, with 80% of respondents saying sovereignty matters more in vendor selection.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • This month
Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions
Power / Energy

Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions

That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Qatar Airways tops Vuelopedia airline ranking again
Airlines

Qatar Airways tops Vuelopedia airline ranking again

The Gulf carrier led 178 airlines again as Vuelopedia's latest quarterly table rewarded punctuality, product quality and network strength.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Build Paperless opens construction platform to AI agents
Artificial Intelligence

Build Paperless opens construction platform to AI agents

Access to building records is now being offered to AI assistants, with human sign-off still required for contract changes and variations.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Arrow Ventures seeks USD $125 million for animal health
Venture Capital

Arrow Ventures seeks USD $125 million for animal health

The fund aims to fill a gap in animal health investing, backing veterinary drugs that can reach US approval with specialist capital and expertise.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines
Apple

Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines

No longer the flagship in Apple's line-up, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's longer battery life, sharper camera and faster chip will still sway upgraders.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas
eCommerce

Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas

Independent retailers can now buy 5,000-plus products without fees or minimum orders as Are Direct gears up for a busy Christmas period.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
SolShare wins Australian Good Design Award of the Year
Sustainability

SolShare wins Australian Good Design Award of the Year

The Melbourne-designed system is already linked to more than 10,000 apartments, helping residents cut electricity bills by 30 to 40 per cent.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • This month
Allume Energy wins top Australian Good Design Award
Artificial Intelligence

Allume Energy wins top Australian Good Design Award

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Atmos Renewables picks Valo for Queensland battery
Clean technologies

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.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
1KE appoints NEXTGEN Founder John Walters as Chairman
Partner Programmes

1KE appoints NEXTGEN Founder John Walters as Chairman

The beta rollout aims to help channel partners turn proposals around faster, with eight customers already involved and 17 more set to follow.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • This month
Australian manufacturers slash stock as cash pressure mounts
Manufacturing

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.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Australian businesses face AUD $37 billion AI cyber risk
Ransomware

Australian businesses face AUD $37 billion AI cyber risk

A basic security upgrade could cut projected annual losses from AI-driven cyber attacks by AUD $24 billion, the research says.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Only 23% of Australian new home builds finish on time
Property Market

Only 23% of Australian new home builds finish on time

Planning delays, labour shortages and weaker small builders are slowing Australia's housing pipeline, with only 23% of new home builds finishing on time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Humankind appoints Anna Muir Acting Chief Executive Officer
Human Capital Management

Humankind appoints Anna Muir Acting Chief Executive Officer

The leadership reshuffle is designed to preserve client continuity as the New Zealand consultancy expands services and enters a year-long parental leave cover.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Royce Stone urges investors to weigh direct loan returns
Credit risk

Royce Stone urges investors to weigh direct loan returns

Sophisticated investors could keep more of a borrower's payments by selecting loans directly, though they would take on extra work, risk and concentration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month