Rovo and Rovers: Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to go to Mars
The Atlassian billionaire is hatching his own plans to go to Mars – well at least sell software there – and already has a head start on Elon Musk to fulfil a long-held dream.
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Aussie tech needs an attitude adjustment, not subsidies: Cannon-Brookes
Mike Cannon-Brookes says Australian tech companies need governments to ‘just get out of the way’, after the industry was left empty-handed in the federal budget.
Atlassian scores gig with Trump’s public service
Mike Cannon-Brookes’ software empire has secured access to the US public service and federal agencies, saying it can accelerate productivity amid heavy cost-cutting from Donald Trump.
Bowen left behind as big climate goes for F1 and jets
Politicians have a lot to learn from the ability of business leaders to bite the bullet and move on, particularly when it comes to the difficult challenge of climate and energy.
‘Hoon’ Portelli steals the show at F1 GP
Having recovered from some dodgy oysters, Adrian Portelli revelled in the conditions at the big race, where some of Australia’s biggest corporate names – and Luke Sayers – pushed through the downpour.
Has Trump’s war on woke changed our tech bros?
US tech supremos have aligned themselves with the US president. Mike Cannon-Brookes, the climate activist with a private jet and an F1 partnership, says he’s steadfast.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
Software test: How Mike Cannon-Brookes plans to give Williams an edge
Mike Cannon-Brookes believes his flagship software will give Formula One team Williams an edge at the Grand Prix – and it will come down to milliseconds.
How the spreadsheet is killing your productivity
An Atlassian survey of 12,000 workers across six countries has concluded they lose almost 10 hours a week hunting information buried in email threads, Slack channels and siloed systems.
Cannon-Brookes’ Grok seeks investors for SunCable dream
One of the world’s biggest renewable energy projects will seek external funding as Mike Cannon-Brookes tests financiers’ appetite for the giant SunCable project.
No love lost in barney between billionaires
A classic slap fight is unfolding before our eyes between Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes, the splitsville rich-listers trying to make each other blink over the carve-up of their $23bn estate.
Mike Cannon-Brookes wins court battle over ‘highly sensitive’ files
A sacked executive of Mike Cannon-Brookes who used a personal email to send 1000 files to Annie Cannon-Brookes must hand over his phone and other devices after being accused of leaking confidential information.
Team Mike v Team Annie: Cannon-Brookes staffer ordered to hand over phone, laptops, passwords
Amid a $23bn divorce, Mike Cannon-Brookes is suing the absolute pants off of a once-trusted family office executive, claiming corporate skulduggery has been afoot.
Inside Mike Cannon-Brookes’ net zero agenda for F1
As new sponsor for Williams, the Atlassian billionaire says Formula 1 can show the world that it’s possible to achieve net zero emissions.
Push to hit Aussie billionaires with super tax
The Greens are leading the call to force Australia’s richest people to pay a “billionaires’ tax” that they claim could rake in nearly $25bn in four years.
Australia ‘wasting’ chance to expand
China’s DeepSeek is less than two years old – demonstrating that under the right infrastructure and investment, innovation is fast to follow. Australian needs to take notice.
The quiet tech success story built in our own backyard
While names like Atlassian, Canva and Afterpay are well-appreciated tech stars, the dramatic transformation of this local company has been relatively overlooked.
Atlassian founders add $4bn to their personal fortunes
The personal fortunes of two of the nation’s richest businessmen rocketed by a massive $4bn on paper Friday when investors responded to their tech company beating revenue expectations.
Cannon-Brookes’ SunCable energy project unveils new CEO
The Mike Cannon-Brookes-backed SunCable undersea energy delivery project has named a former Origin executive to take on the role of CEO.
Tech Central to ‘breathe life’ into the city: Cannon-Brookes
Atlassian co-founder and chief executive Mike Cannon-Brookes has welcomed a mooted ‘refreshed’ strategy by the NSW government for Sydney’s Tech Central innovation precinct.
Amazon releases six new models
Amazon is significantly undercutting its competitors as it seeks to take the lead in the AI race and overcome one of the biggest hurdles in launching the tech at scale: cost.
Artificial intelligence helps software adapt to customers
American tech entrepreneur Spenser Skates has a stirring vision for the future of artificial intelligence.
Job well done: How to work smarter next year
Almost three quarters of Australian workers will end the year with unfinished tasks at work and many never resume them. But Atlassian has a solution.
Data centre developers flock to Melbourne builder’s start-up
The son of a south Melbourne builder, who has built a software start-up that has been likened to SafetyCulture, has raised $6.6m to develop a platform offering real-time updates on construction projects.
Who Gives a Crap’s ‘big hairy’ goal to rival Kimberly-Clark
The irreverent toilet paper brand has capped off its second-biggest donation since the pandemic as it seeks to ensure everyone in the world has a toilet. But it’s only scratching the surface.
Inside Commonwealth Bank’s quiet AI revolution
The banking major’s early adoption of the cutting edge technology is about to be unleashed on millions of customers.
AI might save you a day’s work, but Aussies think it’s ‘useless’
AI has hit a crossroad in Australia, with many companies struggling to shift projects from pilot studies to production. Software giant Atlassian says it has discovered what’s holding the technology back.
SafetyCulture slashes annual loss as it eyes AI prize
One of Australia’s hottest start-ups is making inroads on becoming a household name in workplace quality and excellence.
Generation of boomers to drive up waterfront house prices
McGrath CEO’s latest report suggests sea-change seekers are driving up prices in coastal towns as a generation accesses super and makes plans for their golden years.
ASX 200 a sea of red; WiseTech rebounds
Bourse has $48bn wiped off. WiseTech rises as Richard White settles fight with ex-lover. MinRes dogged by founder concerns. Broker downgrade weighs on Metcash. Audinate, Iluka updates trigger selloff.
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