New South Wales (NSW) stories

Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.

OpenAI has appointed Brent Thomas to lead policy in Australia and New Zealand as Canberra tightens AI governance and copyright rules.

Oracle opens a Sydney AI hub to train, test and fast‑track cloud and AI projects for customers across Australia and Oceania.

DHL opens a 21,000m² Erskine Park warehouse to boost tech and auto spare parts distribution, returns handling and energy-efficient logistics.

Employers plan to cut junior hiring as AI expands, leaving most staff feeling unprepared for rapid shifts in work and skills demand.

Anthropic will open a Sydney office as its ANZ hub, deepening Claude AI partnerships and exploring local compute capacity in Australia.

Colter Bay launches Australian private credit fund with AUD $100m facility to plug an estimated AUD $25bn lower mid-market funding gap.

Beyond Key has opened a Sydney office to anchor its APAC expansion, targeting digital transformation and cloud projects across the region.

Women in tech gain real power not just by innovating, but by mastering legal literacy to protect their work, legacy and leadership.

Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.

Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.

DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.

Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.

AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.

Guidewire has appointed Phil Joel as VP of Solution Advisory for APAC, strengthening support for insurers' core modernisation and data projects.

UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.

Charlotte, a new robot by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt, can build eco-friendly homes on Earth and the Moon up to 5,000 times faster than traditional methods.

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

Microlise's ANZ operations have surged, partnering with major retailers like Woolworths and DHL to boost fleet efficiency and safety across Australia and New Zealand.