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Bitcoin staged a defiant recovery Friday, recapturing the psychological $70,000 threshold after a harrowing 24-hour period that saw the digital asset suffer its steepest one-day decline since the collapse of the FTX exchange in 2022.

Luxury Sydney retailer Cosette made a surprising announcement that it will be closing down after 11 years in the market.

New Zealand's digital economy continues to accelerate in 2026. With e-commerce sales projected to exceed NZ$9.5 billion and more than 85% of Kiwis shopping online at least monthly, organic search visibility has become a non-negotiable growth lever for both local businesses and export-focused brands.

In 2026, digital marketing has shifted dramatically with AI search engines like Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity reshaping how users discover content.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, also reported that its Q4 2025 revenue reached US$113.8 billion.

In 2026, performance management has evolved beyond annual reviews into continuous, AI-enhanced processes that boost engagement, align goals, and drive measurable results.

In 2026, SEO in Australia is evolving fast with AI-driven search (like Google's SGE and voice/AEO), zero-click results, E-E-A-T emphasis, and core web vitals as ranking factors.

In 2026, Australia's PR landscape is more dynamic than ever. With digital transformation accelerating, crisis management in high demand amid economic shifts, and brands prioritizing authentic storytelling across social, media, and influencer channels, the right PR agency can skyrocket visibility, reputation, and ROI.

For decades, markets were places you entered through permission. A broker. A bank. A credential. Participation came with paperwork, minimums, and a quiet sense that most people were visitors, not stakeholders. That posture no longer holds.

Signage for billionaire Adrian Portelli's LMCT+ has appeared at a former Shell site in Melbourne

As Bitcoin's price hovers around US$78,000 in early 2026 amid global market volatility, a small but growing number of Australian companies have embraced digital assets as part of their treasury strategies.

For decades, the Australian economy has been described as "riding on the sheep's back" or "digging its way to prosperity."

A recovery-rate promise is easy to make. The harder promise is continuity, the ability to keep your operation stable when market pressure rises, when scrutiny increases, and when you need records and controls to hold up. Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd. (PCA) has built its reputation on that harder promise.

Nine Entertainment Co., Australia's Largest Media Conglomerate, Has Agreed To Acquire Digital Outdoor Advertising Leader Qms Media For A$850 Million ($598 Million) While Divesting Its Metropolitan Radio Assets And Restructuring Its Regional Television Operations, In A Bold Strategic Overhaul Aimed At Bolstering Its Digital Revenue Streams.

BPS Financial Limited, the company behind the Qoin crypto token, has been fined $14 million by the Federal Court.

A potential interest rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia next month could push more than 1.2 million mortgage holders into financial strain, according to new modeling from Roy Morgan Research, as persistent inflation prompts major banks to forecast a February hike.

The Australian dollar has surged past the symbolic 70 U.S. cent mark for the first time since early 2023, signaling renewed investor confidence in the nation's economic resilience and sparking what analysts are calling the "Aussie Great Again" trade.

Australia's job market is undergoing a seismic transformation in 2026, with artificial intelligence roles emerging as the fastest-growing and most essential positions across industries.

Australia's wealthiest citizens in 2026 reflect a nation at the crossroads of tradition and innovation

Findings from the Global CEO Survey show that most Australian CEOs believe that junior roles will be slashed due to AI adoption.

As housing prices and living expenses continue to climb in Australia's major metropolitan centers, many residents, students, and new migrants are turning to smaller cities and regional hubs for relief.

Sydney's housing market has long been the nation's most expensive, but the latest figures from Domain show the city's median house price has reached $1.76 million, the highest on record. The surge marks the 12th consecutive quarter of growth, defying predictions of a slowdown.

Around the world, leading technology platforms are responding by strengthening their internal frameworks, investing in compliance, and placing a renewed emphasis on local leadership. One company demonstrating this commitment is KuCoin.

The Queensland government is set to make changes across the construction sector following the report of its productivity commission.

Westfarmers is no longer supporting the largest franchisee of Priceline Pharmacy as part of a rescue deal.

Data from an Oxfam report shows that Australian billionaires were able to increase their wealth by $600,000 a day on average over the past year.

Clothing brand Fletcher Jones that it is closing down its physical stores and online business after a little over 100 years.

Changes to Lucasfilm's leadership has been made as it was announced that Kathleen Kennedy will be stepping down as president.

The recall issued for a hand sanitiser is a result of an adult suffering acute methanol poisoning after ingesting the product.