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Cyber extortion up as Feds push bill

The Australian Signals Directorate’s annual threat report has revealed a nine per cent increase in ransomware attacks for the year, as parliament...

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Pesticide resistance mapped in new tool

A Perth-based geospatial tech firm has unveiled its latest innovation, a data visualisation tool which can display the distribution and severity of...

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Bunnings facial recognition breached privacy

Bunnings Group’s use of facial recognition technology breached the privacy of thousands of Australians, Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind has found.

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SRG books $700m of work

SRG Global has announced over $700 million in contract wins in the water, dairy, health and resource sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

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Lixa move NeoX-101 to clinical trials

A promising new drug invented at UWA is set to begin clinical trials, which will observe whether, when paired with antibiotics, it can help treat...

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FBR director bullish on year ahead

FBR managing director Mike Pivac says he expects an extraordinary period of growth for the company as it transitions from research and development to...

monday 6

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At Close of Business podcast November 13 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the past year of WA's professional services sector.

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Dutton hints changes to tax policy

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has hinted he could scrap plans to reverse changes to stage 3 tax cuts for high income earners, saying it would...

13.11.2024 9

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Wage growth slowest in two years

Australians working in healthcare and retail trade led the way in wage growth for the September quarter, with figures revealing the lowest annual rise...

13.11.2024 10

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Navigating growth, technology and trust

WA generally outperformed national office numbers for the big four accounting firms, while mid-tier players bolstered their presence in the state.

13.11.2024 10

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Actuaries’ dire SME cyber warning

The Actuaries Institute is warning Australian small and medium businesses are being left behind in the fight against cyberattacks, and called for more...

13.11.2024 10

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HSF to merge with US-firm Kramer Levin

A merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and US-based firm Kramer Levin to form Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is on the cards, a move they claim will...

12.11.2024 10

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US patent for NXT Spacedeck

Perth-based NXT TEC has received its fifth US patent, this time for its NXT Spacedeck prefabricated concrete design for high rise buildings.

12.11.2024 10

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‘Nobody wins’: Chalmers on US-Sino trade war

Treasurer Jim Chalmers expects higher inflation and lower output as a result of the US election result, and warned “nobody wins” in a US-Sino...

12.11.2024 10

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Major rental company allegedly hacked

One of Australia’s leading vehicle rental companies has allegedly fallen victim to a cyber-attack in which the emails and passwords of around...

08.11.2024 6

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Major rental company hacked

One of Australia’s leading vehicle rental companies has allegedly fallen victim to a cyber-attack in which the emails and passwords of around...

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Nufarm, CSIRO’s plant oil breakthrough

A partnership between Nufarm and the CSIRO has achieved a breakthrough in the production of plant oils, providing higher yields in hopes it can be...

08.11.2024 10

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Gunningham to take StartupWA helm

Former Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Charlie Gunningham has been appointed to chair of the StartupWA board, bringing more than 25 years of...

08.11.2024 10

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Nufarm, CSIRO's plant oil breakthrough

A partnership between Nufarm and the CSIRO has achieved a breakthrough in the production of plant oils, providing higher yields in hopes it can be...

08.11.2024 20

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At Close of Business podcast November 7 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss Capricorn’s unique and orderly approach to a transfer of power.

07.11.2024 9

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Trump takes lead in US presidential race

UPDATE: Donald Trump is leading in the US presidential election although the result remains unclear in battleground states that will decide the...

06.11.2024 10

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Cost-of-living drives Spudshed profit surge

Cost-of-living pressures have driven a sharp uptick in both customer numbers and revenue for Tony Galati’s Spudshed, almost tripling its previous...

06.11.2024 10

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Goodline 'shut down' by ransomware

Mining services company Goodline has suffered a cyber-attack which saw the company locked out of some of its own computer systems for close to three...

05.11.2024 6

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Goodline 'shutdown' by ransomware

Mining services company Goodline has suffered a cyber-attack which saw the company locked out of some of its own computer systems for close to three...

05.11.2024 5

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RBA holds line with rates pause

The Reserve bank has kept the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, marking a year since the last change in the cash rate.

05.11.2024 10

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At Close of Business podcast November 4 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss proposed amendments to federal cybersecurity laws.

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McGowan to join Australia-China board

Former premier Mark McGowan will join the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, adding to his growing portfolio of board appointments.

04.11.2024 6

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PwC Sydney raided by AFP

Australian Federal Police have raided the Sydney offices of PwC Australia, amid the ongoing investigation into the 2023 tax leaks scandal.

04.11.2024 10

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Grants power up battery recycling

A company which plans to build a battery recycling facility in WA was among 15 to share in $5.4 million of state government grants to combat e-waste.

04.11.2024 20

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MBA calls for action amid inquiry

Master Builders Australia has called for a reduction in red tape for residential construction, amid revelations WA had the slowest approval to...

04.11.2024 10

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Clarity call for cybersecurity Bill

WA businesses are facing increased pressure to bolster their cyber defences against malign actors.

04.11.2024 20

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Local shares down to round out worst month since April

The ASX200 has finished Thursday down 0.3 per cent to record its biggest monthly drop since April, with supermarkets Woolworths and Coles leading the...

31.10.2024 10

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Xplorate marks milestone remote operation

A Perth company has completed a world-first remote pipeline inspection which it says will revolutionise the way the oil and gas industry approach...

31.10.2024 10

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ACCC takes Optus to Federal Court

The consumer watchdog has commenced Federal Court action against Optus for what it describes as unconscionable and deliberate targeting of vulnerable...

31.10.2024 10

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Annual inflation falls to 2.8pc

Annual inflation has returned to within the Reserve Bank’s target band for the first time since 2021, but experts say energy and rent assistance...

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At Close of Business podcast October 29 2024

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss one of WA's most controversial local government councils.

29.10.2024 10

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Uluu, Deimos named Innovators of the Year

WA’s seaweed industry took centre stage at the Innovator of the Year awards, with both the winner and runner up of the emerging innovation award...

28.10.2024 10

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HCF in hot water over misleading contracts

Life insurance provider HCF Life could be set for penalties after the Federal Court found its ‘recover’ range of products was liable to mislead...

28.10.2024 10

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PM defends Qantas upgrades

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend his relationship with Qantas and former chief executive Alan Joyce after it was revealed he scored dozens...

28.10.2024 10

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At Close of Business podcast October 25 2024

Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the 70 year anniversary of private health insurer HIF. Plus, Major MinRes shareholder sells; Perth office...

25.10.2024 5

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Negative gearing reform won’t help: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers seems to have put the nail in the negative gearing reform coffin, saying from Washington that advice received was that it would...

25.10.2024 10

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Nasdaq, S&P both end higher

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 gained on Thursday (Friday morning WST) – driven by Tesla's positive earnings forecast and a decline in treasury yields...

25.10.2024 10

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HIF still working hard at 70

Since its inception as Western Australian Government Railways Employees Hospital and Medical Benefits Fund Inc, Health Insurance Fund has framed...

25.10.2024 10

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Funds boost for silkworm eardrum

A WA medtech company developing a world-first prosthetic eardrum using silkworms is among eight projects to win a share in $1 million of state...

24.10.2024 10

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Perth-founded Savic eyes $12m raise

A Perth-founded e-motorbike company is eyeing up a $12 million capital raise to bring its innovative design to international markets.

24.10.2024 10

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IT investment, leave demand drive loss: St John

Western Australia now accounts for more than two thirds of St John of God Health Care revenue, up nine per cent this year alone to see total revenue...

23.10.2024 9

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IT investment, leave demand drove loss: St John chief

Western Australia now accounts for more than two thirds of St John of God Healthcare revenue, up nine per cent this year alone to see total revenue...

23.10.2024 10

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WA innovators share in $8m grant funds

Three WA innovators will take a share in more than $8 million of Federal funding as part of a grants program to boost the critical minerals and...

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Tech needs incentivised study: ACS

One of Australia’s largest tech advocacy groups has called for an ‘earn while you learn’ incentive for tech education amid a dire shortage of...

22.10.2024 10

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Cook takes aim at Zempilas in Williams move

Roger Cook has taken a swipe at Basil Zempilas' decision to not step down from his Lord Mayor role, as Mandurah Mayor and Labor candidate Rhys...

22.10.2024 10

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