Keep up with Australian startups.
Local tech headlines, roles worth a look, and a map of investors and startups when you need to dig in.
Latest news.
Stories from the Australian tech press.
Data centres prop up building pipeline as housing dips
Australia's construction outlook to 2027 shows a decline in residential building approvals due to higher interest rates and falling house prices, while a surge in large-scale data centre projects driven by AI demand is buoying non-residential construction. This shift is changing
- data & infrastructure
- ai infrastructure
- building approvals
- data centres
Australia and Turkey float voluntary pledge on climate AI
Australia and Turkey have proposed a voluntary global pledge on climate AI to encourage governments to use artificial intelligence responsibly in the energy transition, while addressing AI's own energy consumption. The pledge aims to set early standards in a fast-moving area befo
- government & policy
- climate ai
- energy
- diplomacy
Students weaponise ‘rage bait’ and AI bots in mock election
An Australian classroom exercise using AI bots and provocative content demonstrated how easily online debates can be manipulated through automated misinformation campaigns, highlighting the mechanistic ease of producing and spreading disinformation with generative AI.
- research & education
- ai bots
- disinformation
- media literacy
Ex-trader turns AI and market nous into a Cup contender
A former financial markets trader has applied AI and data analytics techniques to assess and buy horses for the Melbourne Cup, illustrating a data-driven approach to bloodstock selection traditionally reliant on intuition and pedigree knowledge.
- ai
- bloodstock
- data analytics
- horse racing
Dotz Nano secures $2m placement to fund GridFeed deal as energy strategy widens
Climate-technology company Dotz Nano (ASX: DTZ) is advancing its energy strategy by signing a non-binding term sheet to acquire the DeepSolar/GridFeed AI software platform from Nasdaq-listed PRF Technologies, alongside securing commitments for a $2 million placement to fund the d
- climatetech
- ai
- funding
‘The wave is coming’: health sector braces for AI cyber storm
Australia’s healthcare sector faces increased risk from AI-empowered cyberattacks as attackers gain access to tools formerly exclusive to nation states, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures amidst old systems and limited budgets.
- government & policy
- artificial intelligence
- cybersecurity
- healthcare
Who is doing the thinking? Westwell’s warning on AI in class
Professor Martin Westwell highlights the importance of ensuring students carry the cognitive effort in learning despite the introduction of AI and classroom technologies, arguing that thoughtful educational design should preserve meaningful mental challenge for effective learning
- research & education
- ai in education
- cognitive load
- explicit instruction
How Nanoveu is bankrolling its edge AI chip ambitions
Nanoveu has repositioned from nanotechnology surface coatings to developing low-power edge AI chips, raising questions on how the small ASX-listed company finances its ambitious semiconductor development roadmap.
- funding
- asx
- edge ai
- nanoveu
Avocado Consulting buys AI Consulting Group in local push
Avocado Consulting acquired AI Consulting Group to expand its AI advisory capabilities, allowing the combined firm to offer end-to-end enterprise AI services from strategy to implementation and assurance amid growing demand for AI expertise in Australia.
- enterprise
- ai consulting
- avocado consulting
- mergers and acquisitions
Open roles.
Jobs at portfolio startups, including remote roles Australians can apply for.
Wattlecore Technologies
Canberra
Lead Data Analyst
Data
This Lead Data Analyst role focuses on specialist data analysis and management to support complex ICT programs and digital services. The position requires working within cross-functional delivery teams to explore and interpret datasets, develop detailed data requirements and mappings, and ensure data quality through profiling, validation, and cleansing efforts. The analyst collaborates closely with business owners, data engineers, and technical teams throughout the full data lifecycle, mainly utilizing SQL, SAS tools, and the Snowflake data platform to deliver accurate and usable data solutions.
Heidi
Melbourne
Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer
Engineering
The Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer works within an engineering team based in Melbourne, focusing on the development, maintenance, and scaling of AI infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the robustness and efficiency of systems that support AI applications, collaborating cross-functionally to advance the company's technological capabilities.
- Healthtech
Nourish
Remote
Registered Dietitian
Health
Registered Dietitians delivering telehealth nutritional counseling will work remotely, providing evidence-based care tailored to patient needs. This role allows dietitians to focus on clinical services while administrative functions like insurance and marketing are managed by the organization. Dietitians collaborate to improve patient outcomes through personalized nutrition therapy across a broad patient population.
- Food
Sphere
Remote
Remote Pilot
The Remote Pilot operates unmanned aerial systems from a CASA-approved Remote Operations Centre, focusing on safe and professional flight missions. Responsibilities include planning missions, conducting live flight operations, monitoring outcomes, and delivering collected data. This role supports client operations, demonstrations, and contributes feedback for improving operational workflows and technology.
- Space
QuantX Labs
New Product Introduction Engineer
Engineering
The New Product Introduction Engineer leads the process of transitioning complex hardware products from development into reliable production. Working closely with teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, this role coordinates pilot builds, develops manufacturing readiness plans, and drives continuous improvements to ensure efficient and consistent product manufacturing.
- Quantum
Gridcognition
Senior Energy Analyst
Customer Sales
The Senior Energy Analyst works within the Customer & Sales department to support the development and deployment of energy project modeling software. This role involves analyzing energy data to inform investments and accelerate the transition to clean energy by capturing detailed physical and commercial project information.
- Energy
- SaaS
HammerTech
Senior Business Analyst
Business Analysis
The Senior Business Analyst role in Melbourne involves analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. The person in this position works with various departments to gather requirements, evaluate performance data, and support strategic decision-making.
- Construction tech
- SaaS
Zeller
Sydney
Account Executive
Sales
The Account Executive at Zeller Health in Sydney plays a key role in driving growth and enhancing performance across sales, partnerships, and account management. This position involves analyzing sales funnels and pipelines to identify growth opportunities and improve operational workflows. The role is client-facing and includes leading meetings and presentations, supporting the sales process in person, and collaborating directly with partners to achieve beneficial commercial outcomes.
- Fintech
Haast
Sydney
AI Implementation Strategist
Engineering
The AI Implementation Strategist leads AI deployment projects within enterprise legal and compliance teams. This involves analyzing existing workflows to identify process bottlenecks, designing AI strategies to automate manual tasks, translating legal documents into actionable AI logic, and managing end-to-end project rollout while collaborating with stakeholders across legal, compliance, and marketing teams.
- Media