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Hypersonix secures NASA slot for debut DART AE flight

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Australia's Hypersonix has secured a NASA launch window in late February for DART AE, its debut hydrogen-fuelled hypersonic test flight.
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ORCA Opti plots global AI growth & 2027 IPO roadmap

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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ORCA Opti touts defensible AI, rapid global expansion and a 2027 IPO as it targets regulated markets and warns most AI startups will fail.
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DigiCo posts strong FY25 results with AUD $99m EBITDA & gains key certification

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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DigiCo reports FY25 EBITDA of AUD $99m, outpacing forecasts with strategic certification and growth in Australian and US data centre operations.
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Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer

Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.
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Sunshine Coast connecting to Asia and the US with new submarine cable

Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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A $35m contract has been signed for a submarine cable connecting Australia's Sunshine Coast to Asia and the United States.