Samsung launches broad Black Friday deals in Australia
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Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate to 18-year high
Borrowers face higher mortgage costs after the Reserve Bank lifted rates to 4.85%, its highest level in 18 years.
ShopX launches global retail media group across 27 markets
The group aims to help brands measure in-store sales more clearly as retail media shifts beyond online conversion channels into physical shopping.
Jellis Craig expands digital property tools for vendors
Vendors can now track campaign activity in real time as the agency rolls out dashboards, AI buyer matching and digital brochures.
Australia's Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates again
Borrowers could face higher repayments as economists say the cash rate is likely to rise 25 basis points to an 18-year high.
Australia small business sales steady as jobs growth lifts
Hiring improved in the September quarter as small business jobs rose 3.9%, though wage growth slowed and sector performance stayed uneven.
Zoho adds AI agent workflows to Campaigns platform
Marketers can now run email, SMS and WhatsApp from one workflow as Zoho also adds AI agent controls, while paid plans still start at $4 a month.
Eucalyptus founder urges Australian start-ups to take risks
The acquisition underscored how quickly a pivot can pay off, with Eucalyptus sold to Hims & Hers for USD $1.15 billion after a risky shift.
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VentraIP warns slow landing pages can sink Black Friday
Retailers risk wasting paid media unless campaign pages can cope with Black Friday traffic surges, VentraIP says.
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Sean Mitchell
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Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Anthony Caruana
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Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
David Shilovsky
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David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
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