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Regional Victoria tech coverage
Tech and innovation stories from regional Victoria.
We focus on practical tools and local wins across Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Horsham, Stawell, and the wider Grampians region.
Local focus
- Regional business success stories
- NBN upgrades and connectivity changes
- City tools that work for country teams
- Jobs and skills in regional tech
Community signal
- Events and programs worth attending
- Funding and grants for local operators
- Practical how-to guides
- Tech news with a regional lens
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Bendigo's New Co-Working Spaces Are Changing Regional Work Culture
How tech-enabled co-working spaces are creating new professional communities in regional Victoria and changing where people choose to work.
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Why Regional Victorian Accountants Are Switching to Cloud-First Practices
The practical story of how regional accounting firms are moving to cloud platforms, and what's actually driving the change beyond the marketing hype.
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Choosing the Right Internet Plan for Your Regional Business in 2026
NBN, Starlink, 5G fixed wireless - regional Victorian businesses have more options than ever. Here's a practical comparison to help you pick the right one.
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How Regional Victoria Businesses Are Quietly Adopting AI Bookkeeping
From Ballarat cafes to Bendigo tradies, regional businesses are finding that AI-powered bookkeeping tools are saving hours each week. Here's what's actually working.
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Ballarat's Growing Tech Scene Is Pulling Melbourne Remote Workers West
Cheaper housing, better lifestyle, and a genuine tech community. Ballarat is becoming a serious option for Melbourne tech workers who are tired of the commute and the rent.
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How a Grampians Winery Is Using Simple AI Tools to Run a Smarter Operation
You don't need a six-figure tech budget to bring AI into a regional business. One Grampians winery started with free tools and common sense, and the results speak for themselves.
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Starlink vs NBN in the Grampians: What Remote Workers Actually Need to Know
NBN fixed wireless still isn't cutting it for many Grampians residents working from home. Starlink and other alternatives are filling the gap. Here's what's working and what isn't in 2026.
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How a Bendigo Logistics Outfit Is Using AI to Crack Regional Delivery Routes
Regional freight has challenges city-based companies never face. One Bendigo logistics company is using AI to optimise routes across country Victoria, and the results are worth paying attention to.
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Ballarat Council's Digital Services Upgrade: What It Means for Local Business
Ballarat is going digital-first on council services. Here's why that matters more than you think for regional business owners.
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Bendigo Food Producers Are Switching to Online Ordering — Here's What's Working
Small food producers around Bendigo are finding that online ordering isn't just for city businesses. Here's how they're making it work.
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AI Agents Are Giving Regional Victorian Businesses an Edge Over City Firms
How regional businesses in Ballarat, Bendigo and beyond are using AI agent platforms like OpenClaw to automate customer service and compete with Melbourne's best
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Geelong's Tech Corridor Is Quietly Becoming Victoria's Second Hub
While everyone watches Melbourne, Geelong's building something special - tech companies, co-working spaces, and a lifestyle that's making regional Victoria hard to ignore.
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How to Set Up a Remote Tech Team from Regional Victoria
A practical guide for regional Victorian businesses on hiring, managing, and retaining remote tech workers - from internet setup to attracting Melbourne talent.
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Bendigo's Quiet Tech Boom: What's Actually Happening
While everyone's watching Melbourne and Sydney, Bendigo's quietly building something interesting in the regional tech space. Here's what I've been seeing on the ground.
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The Best Remote Work Setup for Regional Victoria (On Dodgy Internet)
Practical tools and tricks for working remotely from regional Victoria when your internet connection isn't cooperating. Tested in Ballarat, Bendigo, and beyond.