Artificial intelligence helps software adapt to customers
American tech entrepreneur Spenser Skates has a stirring vision for the future of artificial intelligence.
Mike Cannon Brookes
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.
ReadyTech doubles down on backing Tassie tech talent
Canva co-founder Cameron Adams moved there, so have more Atlassian employees, now a top executive has revealed why Tasmania is fertile ground to develop tech talent.
Atlassian calls for AI ‘clearinghouse’
Tech giant Atlassian has called for a central ‘clearinghouse’ instead of a new regulator to deal with artificial intelligence issues related to consumer law.
AI users ‘not working less’: Atlassian
Australian software giant Atlassian has released an advanced AI product that is generating time savings of up to 40 per cent but its head of AI says employees aren’t working less.
Atlassian co-founder’s half-demolished Point Piper mansion sells for $130m
A local buyer has paid big money to buy ‘Elaine’ from tech billionaire Scott Farquhar, earning him a tidy profit of $60m.
Skip Capital and KKR splash $3bn on Queensland Airports
A private investment fund co-founded by Atlassian billionaire Scott Farquhar has joined forces with global giant KKR to buy a controlling interest in Queensland Airports.
Israeli investment platform eToro acquires Spaceship for $80m
Trading platform eToro is going after a slice of the Australian superannuation market, acquiring a Mike Cannon-Brookes-backed super play in a deal worth up to $80m.
Don’t like return-to-office edict? Atlassian is hiring
Australian software giant Atlassian has taken a dig at rivals’ return-to-the-office order and says it has more than 300 jobs available to those who don’t want to go back.
Atlassian blasts Amazon’s return-to-office mandate
Amazon boss Andy Jassy has ordered workers to return to the office five days a week, but Atlassian – which makes remote-working software – says that won’t stop staff from ‘drowning’.
Aussie tech companies take on giants on world stage
Israel is the traditional small-country source of new global tech. Evidenced by juggernaut Atlassian, Australian technology companies are beginning to get runs on the board.
Cannon-Brookes has designs on neighbour’s backyard
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes already owns five addresses in the Southern Highlands, but he’s keen on expanding his empire further, next door in fact.
This energy folly poses a grave risk for the private sector
As corporate appetite wanes for environmental, social and governance investing internationally, our government is racing to make it part of the legislated architecture for business.
The sun is setting on our renewables ‘superpower’ fantasy
There is increasing evidence the US has reached the point of peak renewables, as the pool of private investors shrinks and winning community approval becomes harder.
SunCable to secure Indigenous agreements after federal green light
The Mike Cannon-Brookes-led mega renewable energy project is now prioritising land agreements as it accelerates the development of what could be the world’s largest solar project.
Australia’s biggest solar farm gets a green tick from Plibersek
The nation’s largest renewables project has won environmental approvals from the Albanese government, with the NT development, backed by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, set to produce enough power for three million homes.
Jobs to go at Sydney solar panel maker backed by Cannon-Brookes
SunDrive Solar, backed by a strong of high-profile names including Mike Cannon-Brookes, Cameron Adams and Robyn Denholm, is reportedly preparing to restructure.
Atlassian’s slow growth cuts Cannon-Brookes, Farquhar billions
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar’s fortunes have taken a $1.8bn hit as shares tumbled 13 per cent after Atlassian warned of slower revenue growth.
Sayers, Seymour grilled at PwC hearing; ASX 200 sinks 2pc-plus
‘People were making good money for good effort. But it wasn’t egregious’: Luke Sayers. Mercer to cough up $11.3m for greenwashing. ASX has worst day in almost two years. JB Hi-Fi falls on downgrades. Afterpay owner among top gainers on strong guidance.
Cannon-Brookes’ SunCable project clears first regulatory hurdles
The mega renewable energy project backed by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has secured in principle environmental approvals.
Cannon-Brookes buys up 19ha beachfront site
Annie Cannon-Brookes, the estranged wife of Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, has bought real estate in Mission Beach as rumours swirl she is considering selling Dunk Island.
‘Stop obsessing over where work is done’: Atlassian
Working from home is here to stay and the office as we know it will more resemble a first-class airport lounge, Atlassian says.
Mike Cannon-Brookes and a billion reasons to read
Atlassian’s billionaire co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes used to dream about ‘world domination’. Now he dreams about teaching girls to read.
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