Melbourne stories
Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools
Yesterday
Zerocap unveils instant Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap, letting big investors move into BlackRock’s spot ETF structure without exiting BTC exposure.
Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
2 days ago
Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Last week
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia
Last week
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne
Last week
DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.
Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push
Last week
Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.
Lander & Rogers opens 2026 LawTech Hub to AI startups
Last week
Lander & Rogers opens applications for its 2026 LawTech Hub, a six‑month, equity‑free accelerator for AI and legal tech startups worldwide.
Artificial intelligence express entry underused as fans queue in heat
Last week
AI express lanes at the Australian Open went largely unused, leaving fans queuing for hours in near 40C heat despite record attendance.
Observability & AI spark Australia’s business edge
Last week
Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.
Okta warns of AI security gaps across Asia Pacific
Last month
Okta warns APAC firms that rapid AI adoption is outpacing governance and identity controls, leaving “shadow AI” and non-human access unchecked.
AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA
Last month
Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.
Melbourne to host Data Centre World & new AI awards
Last month
Melbourne will host Data Centre World in 2026, signalling Australia’s rising status as a global AI and data centre investment hub.
AutoGrab raises AUD $80m to drive UK, Europe expansion
Last month
AutoGrab secures AUD $80m Series B at AUD $230m valuation to fuel AI-powered automotive data expansion across the UK and Europe.
Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
Last month
Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.
AI security gaps expose ‘shadow AI’ risk in Australia
Last month
Australian firms race ahead with AI, yet weak governance and identity controls leave ‘shadow AI’ as a growing security blind spot.
SMEs warned of hidden ‘productivity tax’ from IT sprawl
Last month
Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.
Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent
Last month
Australian Spatial Analytics has created over 230 data careers for young neurodivergent adults while delivering AUD $18 million in projects.
Amperity unveils tool to monetise first-party data
Last month
Amperity launches Audience Monetization, an AI-powered tool to package and sell permissioned first-party audiences to advertisers.
Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Last month
Australia’s Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.
Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east
Last month
Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.