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Australian teen Max Scutchings wins junior world gliding title
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Eighteen-year-old Max Scutchings has won the Club Class at the 14th FAI Junior World Gliding Championships in Germany, edging France’s Nicolas Caudrelier by 40 points.
Fire Factory Australia expands nationwide supply of ActivFire certified extinguishers
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Fire Factory Australia is broadening access to ActivFire certified extinguishers across Australia, targeting contractors, building managers and purchasing teams that need compliant fire safety equipment delivered ready for installation.
Cinnabon launches Gabby's Dollhouse giveaway in Australia
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Cinnabon is rolling out a Gabby’s Dollhouse promotion across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria starting Aug. 24, giving shoppers a free headband with select purchases while supplies last.
AIMS Australia Tax Accountants wins 2026 Adelaide tax service award
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AIMS Australia Tax Accountants has been named the 2026 Quality Business Award winner for Tax Service in the City of Adelaide, recognizing its client service, reputation and technical focus on complex cross-border Australian tax matters.
Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia as community service providers face rising expectations for digital access, clearer communication and faster support.
Mandara Biopharma launches Phase 2/3 Alzheimer’s agitation trial in Australia
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Mandara Biopharma has started a Phase 2/3 clinical trial in Australia for agitation linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Les Parsons OAM remembered as a founder of Australia’s olive industry
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The death of Leslie “Les” Parsons OAM on Aug. 3 has renewed attention on the volunteer growers who built the Australian Olive Association before it became the national peak body in 1996. His legacy includes helping launch the industry group,…
Australian indie film Ballad of a Sundowner launches fundraising push
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Ballad of a Sundowner, an independent Australian feature set in South Australia in 1934, has launched a tax-deductible fundraising campaign through the Australian Cultural Fund to finish post-production.
Australian Wildflower explains why its Jarrah honey label stops at TA35+
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Australian Wildflower says its flagship Jarrah honey is labeled TA35+ because Australian accreditation rules will not certify a higher number, even though an independent lab recorded a 53.8 Total Activity reading.
Quantum Australia says its programs generated $83.1M in economic value
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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.
Australian founders launch TraphicLights.ai to govern AI at scale
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Australian SaaS entrepreneurs Alan Moore and Elie Maalouly have launched TraphicLights.ai in London to help organisations understand, manage and control AI across their businesses.
Australia's telco M&A heats up as mid-market deals hit strongest pace since 2021
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Morgan Business Sales released a 2026 report on Australia’s telecommunications services sector, saying verified mid-market deal activity is at its strongest level since 2021 and four ASX-listed buyers are actively consolidating.
PractiTest adds AWS hosting region in Australia
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PractiTest said Aug. 13 it is opening a new AWS hosting region in Australia, giving customers another option for where testing data is stored.
Global brands are eyeing Australia as Launch Story spotlights market entry opportunity
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Launch Story says Australia is drawing more international brands and suppliers across retail, food, beauty and lifestyle categories, driven by demographics, consumer spending and local demand.
Most first home buyers now co-buy, but skip key legal protections
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New lending and survey data show co-buying has become mainstream for Australian first home buyers, yet many still do not sign the co-ownership agreement or choose the title structure that protects them if the arrangement breaks down.
Alvacomm launches Konetic One for Australian community providers
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Alvacomm Pty Ltd has launched Konetic One nationally in Australia, a platform built for community service providers facing higher expectations for digital access, clearer communication and easier support coordination.
Titlespace named a finalist again in women’s small business awards
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Sydney conveyancing firm Titlespace has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards for the second year in a row. The nod highlights the company’s digital-first, fixed-fee model as it expands across five…
Simple Deals publishes first public furniture price index for Australia
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Simple Deals has released a new online furniture price index based on 30,124 products, giving Australian shoppers a public benchmark for common home furnishings in 2026. The dataset shows median prices such as $542 for a sofa, $272 for a queen…
Australian suburbs split from the national housing slump
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PropCred says Australia’s housing market is now moving in two directions at once, with premium inner-city areas falling while affordable outer suburbs and resource regions keep posting strong gains.
my mimi named best menstrual disc in Australia for 2026
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Australian period-care brand my mimi was selected as Best Menstrual Disc in Australia 2026 in an Australian Health & Wellness Awards editorial comparison.
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