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Kiteworks and A-LIGN extend IRAP data protection push in Australia
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Kiteworks has extended its partnership with A-LIGN to give Australian public sector agencies and regulated enterprises access to an application-level IRAP PROTECTED assessment plus adjacent compliance frameworks.
Horses for Mental Health launches HORSETOBER braid campaign
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Horses for Mental Health has launched HORSETOBER™ and its #PassTheBraid challenge, a monthlong campaign running Oct. 1-31 that uses celebrity ambassadors, weekly prizes and social sharing to promote the horse-human bond.
Australian manufacturing M&A deals cluster at 3x to 5x EBITDA, report finds
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Morgan Business Sales says verified mid-market manufacturing transactions in Australia mostly price at 3.0x to 5.0x EBITDA, with higher multiples reserved for scale, technology and competitive sale processes.
The Ocean Cleanup warns Australian beaches could see more foreign plastic by 2050
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New modeling from The Ocean Cleanup projects overseas plastic on Australian beaches could rise from 440 tonnes in 2020 to more than 850 tonnes a year by 2050 without stronger action.
Barnes & Brown rides Australia’s non-alcoholic drink boom
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Barnes & Brown Distilling is positioning its non-alcoholic spirits for a summer market increasingly defined by moderation, ritual and premium choice.
Australian AI governance framework AISOF opens to global partners
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Sydney-based Web Dance has opened its assessor-verified AISOF AI governance frameworks to organizations and partner firms worldwide.
EZVIZ launches subscription-free smart home security ecosystem in Australia
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EZVIZ has rolled out a dedicated smart home security ecosystem in Australia, bringing cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and a control screen into one app-backed platform.
HtAG launches free map of 8,000 Australian infrastructure projects
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HtAG Analytics has launched HtAG Projects, a free national map that lets buyer’s agents and investors verify infrastructure claims against named sources, project stages and stated costs.
Medela earns three MumPower Approved seals from Australian mums
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Medela has been named one of six inaugural MumPower Approved brands after survey results from 2,391 Australian parents showed strong trust, recommendation and satisfaction scores.
Business process modelling market seen reaching $43.65B by 2030
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The global business process modelling market is forecast to grow from $29.85 billion in 2026 to $43.65 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Business rules management market to hit $42.11B by 2030
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The business rules management market is forecast to rise from $23.95 billion in 2025 to $42.11 billion by 2030 as companies push harder into automation, compliance and real-time decisioning.
Australia’s outdoor movie screen market gains momentum as event demand expands
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Outdoor movie screens and projectors are seeing growing use across Australia as councils, schools, businesses and event planners add open-air entertainment to public and private programs.
Pens.com backs START UP Season 14 in first TV sponsorship
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Pens.com is sponsoring Season 14 of the PBS and PTV series START UP, marking the company’s first brand partnership and first move into television as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Music utilities market seen reaching $1.3B by 2030
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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.
Reddit tops AI citations in Australian buying advice, Findrix study finds
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Findrix’s Australian AI Source Index looked at 23,000 buying questions across nine markets and found Reddit cited more than any other site by ChatGPT and Google AI tools.
Simplot taps Erik Brandenburg to lead Global Food division
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Simplot named Erik Brandenburg president of Simplot Global Food, effective Nov. 1, 2026, as the company prepares for a leadership transition ahead of Graham Dugdale’s retirement on Dec. 15, 2026. Brandenburg will report to CEO Garrett Lofto and…
Australia’s 2026 skilled migration rules open new paths for senior managers
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Australia’s 2026–27 skilled migration settings could give experienced managers more options through employer-sponsored and points-tested visas.
Sicona pushes for faster construction finance for Australian battery plants
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Sicona Battery Technologies is urging Australia to move faster on construction finance for battery materials plants as the UK and US back rival silicon-carbon anode projects with major public funding.
ATPCA taps Australia India Sports Bridge for India expansion
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The Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association has named Australia India Sports Bridge™ to help develop market opportunities and partnerships in India.
Done Right Safety sees demand for PPE and workwear keep growing in 2026
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Done Right Safety says customer growth and sales in 2026 are outpacing expectations as demand rises for its workwear and personal protective equipment across industrial and high-risk sectors in Australia.
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