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Australian firms hold cash amid rising supply chain costs
Featured • Procurement

Australian firms hold cash amid rising supply chain costs

about 1 hour ago

Rising logistics, property and construction costs are leaving Australian companies wary of expansion as Christmas trading prospects soften.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
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Digital Transformation

Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs

Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.

about 1 hour ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Customer service

GENERAL Australia names 2026 partner awards winners

Ambience Air Airconditioning emerged as the top winner as the rebranded air-conditioning group used its first annual awards to reward sales and service.

about 2 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
IT Department

Heidi II expands AI scribe into clinical admin work

Clinicians could see less after-visit paperwork as the new system takes on referrals, forms and follow-up tasks, while keeping judgement with doctors.

about 2 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Online shopping

Returns policy drives Australian fashion shoppers away

More than half of Australian online fashion shoppers have walked away over returns terms, underscoring a costly retention risk for retailers.

about 19 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Business Intelligence

Australian manufacturers cut stock as sales revenue falls

Cash is being freed up as Australian factories slash stock levels, but weaker sales suggest margins remain under pressure.

about 22 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Public Sector

AI use drives home pages below accessibility standards

The failures could leave millions of Australians struggling to read or use key online services as low-contrast text and vague links persist.

about 22 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Investigation

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

3 months ago • 5 min read
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

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