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Qantas passengers on Sydney-bound flight recount panic after seeing flames spit from engine
Risk & Compliance

Qantas passengers on Sydney-bound flight recount panic after seeing flames spit from engine

Passengers described screaming and panic after flames shot from a Qantas engine, forcing an emergency diversion to Christchurch.

By Gavin Coote and Paulina Vidal • 4 min read • Last month
It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground
Supply Chain

It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground

Passengers will begin using Sydney's long-delayed second airport next month, despite a shortage of hotel beds and a metro line not due until 2027.

By Mike Bishara • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs
Generative AI

Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs

AI fears have not dented demand for coders, with Australia's software and applications programmer workforce reaching a record 216,000.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Cooee lands Qantas deal for native snacks on flights
Supply Chain

Cooee lands Qantas deal for native snacks on flights

The airline deal puts an Indigenous-owned snack brand in front of hundreds of thousands of passengers and tests its ability to scale supply.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Cooee Cookies launch in Drakes across South Australia
Supply Chain

Cooee Cookies launch in Drakes across South Australia

Broader supermarket access in South Australia could boost demand for Indigenous-sourced native ingredients and regional supply chains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal
Smart Cities

JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
Internet of Things

Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Cooee expands Foodland reach with Indigenous cookies
Supply Chain

Cooee expands Foodland reach with Indigenous cookies

Indigenous-owned Cooee secures shelf space in about 90 Foodland stores, taking its native ingredient cookie range across South Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
Firewalls

Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Qantas to serve 196,000 Cooee Indigenous Christmas cookies
Supply Chain

Qantas to serve 196,000 Cooee Indigenous Christmas cookies

Qantas will serve 196,000 allergen-friendly Indigenous Cooee Christmas cookies, giving the native superfoods brand major national exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

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Avetta appoints Lynda Richards as APAC health chief
Airlines

Avetta appoints Lynda Richards as APAC health chief

Greater scrutiny of contractors and supply chains in APAC is driving Avetta to strengthen its safety and risk advisory team with a new hire.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Marketers turn to AI as personalisation revolution arrives
Customer Experience

Marketers turn to AI as personalisation revolution arrives

Australian marketers are turning to agentic AI to keep pace with fragmented customer journeys and rising demand for personalised content.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Marketplacer joins Snowflake programme for marketplace data
Data Analytics

Marketplacer joins Snowflake programme for marketplace data

Retailers can tap seller and customer data without duplicating systems after Marketplacer expanded its integration with Snowflake's AI Data Cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links
Space

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links

Extra capacity for airlines, ships and remote broadband users in Asia-Pacific is expected later this year after the satellite’s deployment and testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Qantas tops System1 ranking of Australia's funniest ads
Marketing Technologies

Qantas tops System1 ranking of Australia's funniest ads

Qantas has topped System1's first annual ranking of Australia's funniest TV ads, ahead of Australian Lamb, AAMI and a strong auto line-up.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume
Digital Transformation

Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume

Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point
Software-as-a-Service

AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026