Over 70 Australian artists, producers and composers will undertake career-defining activities around the world, backed by investment through Music Australia’s Export Development Fund. The fifth round of the Export Development Fund sees $997,787.95 invested in 78 projects, involving a range of artists; from solo acts to bands, producers, composers and songwriters to support headline tours, debut […]
Catch a current
A UNSW academic’s innovative research uses ocean currents to optimise shipping routes and reduce the environmental impact of sea transport. Each day more than 50,000 cargo ships ply the world’s oceans, carrying about 90% of all the goods that are traded worldwide. Global shipping is an enormous industry – and it’s responsible for 3% of […]
Complexity stops investors opening SMSFs: moomoo launches one-stop service for them
Investors want to open self-managed super funds, to invest in cryptocurrency, and make use of artificial intelligence, found investment platform moomoo Australia and New Zealand in its recent survey of share investors. But a key finding was that the complexity and cost of opening a SMSF is stopping those interested in opening a fund from […]
Schneider Electric announces multi-year initiative building an AI-native ecosystem for sustainability and energy management
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a landmark multi-year initiative dedicated to building a new kind of integrated ecosystem for sustainability and energy management, backed by a significant growth model that represents the company’s commitment to forward-thinking software and innovation. At the core of this initiative […]
Is now a good time to invest in space resources?
The space economy presents new investment opportunities as commercial space resource ventures grow, but investors must assess risks and regulatory challenges. Most investors build their portfolios through traditional assets such as shares, property and bonds. However, a new investment horizon has emerged that extends beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The space economy represents a potential opportunity for […]
Half of Australian workers live paycheck to paycheck: ADP Report
Despite employment reaching a record high in 2024, half of Australian workers (50%) are living paycheck to paycheck, according to ADP Research’s People at Work 2025 report. The study, which surveyed nearly 38,000 workers across 34 markets, uncovers stark regional disparities and generational divides in the global workforce’s financial resilience. The findings reveal a complex financial picture, […]
Galcon Contractors Helps Improve Access Across Melbourne Schools with Smart, Practical Upgrades
Melbourne-based Galcon Contractors was commissioned by the Department of Education to deliver concrete paths and compliant access ramps across multiple schools during holiday periods, improving safety, accessibility, and movement while minimising disruption. Across Melbourne, schools are quietly improving how students and staff move through their grounds — with new access paths and ramps helping bring […]
New telco rules to assist most vulnerable only weeks away
ACCAN has today welcomed the announcement from Minister for Communications Anika Wells that the Telecommunications (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Consumer Protections) Industry Standard 2025 has been finalised and will come into effect on 1 July 2025 as a crucial milestone for Australians experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.This outcome follows sustained advocacy from ACCAN […]
UNSW Sydney achieves electrification milestone
UNSW leads the way for Australian universities, transitioning to renewable electric energy across all Sydney residential colleges. The replacement of outdated gas systems is a key milestone as the University strides toward its net zero emissions goal. UNSW Sydney has ditched gas and adopted clean, renewable electric power for all student accommodation sites, kitchens, childcare, sports and […]
Telstra emergency service outage ‘a near-miss’ – with lessons to be learnt
Peak communications consumer body ACCAN has expressed concern following today’s news that Telstra has been fined for failing to maintain access for more than 12 hours to the 106 emergency call service used by Australians with hearing and speech impairments.This represents a critical failure in Telstra’s duty as the nation’s designated emergency service call provider […]