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Medibank, Woolworths hacked as 2022 becomes Australia’s worst year for cyberattacks
It’s shaping up to be Australia’s most dangerous year for cyberattacks as the identity of nearly one in two Australians has been embroiled in several high-profile company breaches spanning telecommunications, health and retail.
Cybersecurity expert and founder of StickmanCyber Ajay Unni says the key takeaway for business is that a transparent, proactive and accountable reaction to a cyberattack is the best way to protect the reputation and operation of an organisation moving forward.
Food tech startup Vow wants to make Australia a world leader in cultured meat
Meat is delicious. Whether you choose to eat meat or not, you know it’s bloody good food. This is why I, and billions of others, eat meat. And it’s why a staggering 339 million tonnes of meat were eaten globally in 2021, up 5% from 2020. But meat production is deeply problematic. From land clearing, to water use, to the rising zoonotic disease outbreaks, to the repeated mass culling of diseased animals, our growing appetite for meat is creating increasingly dire problems.
Australia’s biotech industry is thriving, with ASX-listed companies up 19% since 2019
Australia’s biotech industry is on a strong growth trajectory, having grown more than 40% in two years, with the market cap figure of those listed on the ASX up almost $16 billion in six months.
Cheers to Tasmania
For decades, the sparkling wines produced on this rugged Australian island have remained a closely guarded secret. Now they’re winning awards—and luring travelers.
Aussie Super Bowl champ reveals NRL, rugby players keen to make NFL jump
Super Bowl champion Jesse Williams has revealed that “a lot” of high profile NRL and rugby union players have messaged him about jumping codes, to pursue an American Football career.
Williams wasn’t the first Australian to play in the NFL, but his disrupted career was by far the most inspirational, and continues to motivate others to chase their own dreams.
After a stellar career with collegiate powerhouse Alabama, which included two national championships, the defensive tackle was picked 137th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013 Draft.
Welcoming our newest board member, Martin Gorman
Introducing our newest board member, Martin Gorman, who will serve as one of our events coordinators.
Aussie Startup with US headquarters in Seattle lays off 12% of staff
Australian shipping startup Sendle, which has its U.S. headquarters in Seattle, has laid off 12% of its staff, according to a report from the Australian news outlet Startup Daily.
The layoffs account for about 26 positions, the report noted. Sendle didn't respond to multiple requests for further information from the Business Journal.
Temporary Passport Interview Location Coming to Seattle in September
The Australian Embassy (@ausintheus) has announced a temporary passport interview window for September. Stay tuned as we update you with exact dates as soon as we know. #ausPassport #AusEmbassy #SeattleAussies #aacc