Many meetings could be emails: survey finds work waste
Many work meetings are wasting workers' time, according to a global study by Atlassian, and companies are too slow to use AI tools despite their benefits.
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Australian workers lead AI race but do not trust it
More office workers are testing artificial intelligence technology in Australia than in many other nations, a survey has found, but most do not trust it.
More electric trucks to hit roads after $30m recharge
Battery-powered heavy trucks, courier vans and refrigerated delivery vehicles will be added to logistic fleets as part of a $30 million government investment.
Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft
The Australian Information Commissioner will take Medibank to court over a 2022 data breach, seeking penalties that could reach into the trillions of dollars.
Auto industry prepares for a charge of electric fleets
Fleet firms and charging networks are preparing for a surge in electric car investments after Australia's fuel-efficiency standard begins.
Telstra urged to dial back ‘appalling’ mass job cuts
Telco giant Telstra will axe up to nine per cent of its workers, chasing $350 million in cost savings as it focuses on better-performing parts of its business.
Bonza cancels more flights as fleet poised to soar away
A creditors' meeting for cash-strapped airline Bonza is due to be held within days after its administrators applied to a court.
Atlassian releases do-it-yourself chatbots for business
Australian businesses will be offered the chance to design their own generative AI 'agents' in a move the developer says could keep employees away from ChatGPT.
Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower
Australia Post's new performance standards could impact regional and rural Australians most, an expert warns, as posties are given more time to deliver letters.
Uber ride-share rival Ola hits the brakes in Australia
Ride-share company Ola will end its operations in Australia after six years, warning customers of the closure in an email.
Amazon plans to recruit ‘a handful’ of small businesses
US retail giant Amazon has revealed plans to expand its delivery network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane using local small businesses.
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Aussie firms fall short of global net zero standards
Large Australian corporations are failing to meet global best practice when it comes to reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study.
Aussie investors to lobby for gender balance by 2030
Investors want to see more women in leadership roles and more gender diversity issues addressed by the companies they back, according to a survey.
‘Perfect storm’: insolvency surge threatens businesses
The Australian Taxation Office and other creditors pose the biggest threat to cash-strapped businesses facing an insolvency "surge", an organisation says.
Qantas reports sky-high profit and plans more flights
Australian flag-carrier Qantas will soon be operating more domestic flights that it did before the COVID pandemic, while international capacity is also rising.
Queensland businesses prize digital skills
More than two thirds of Queensland businesses say a need for strong digital skills among their workers would have a moderate to critical impact on their future.
Flooded towns look to help neighbours
Many in flooded communities in NSW and Queensland are choosing to count their blessings and look for ways to help their neighbours