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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.
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- 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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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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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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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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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.
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How a Ballarat Distribution Centre Cut Picking Errors by 40%
A regional Victorian warehouse shares what worked and what didn't when implementing AI-assisted picking systems. Practical lessons for other regional businesses.
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Grain Storage Sensors: What Wimmera Farmers Are Actually Using
Temperature and moisture sensors for grain storage are increasingly common across the Wimmera. Here's what's working for local growers this season.
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How a Ballarat Logistics Company Cut Fuel Costs with AI Route Planning
A regional transport business shares their experience implementing AI-powered routing software, including the unexpected challenges of country roads.
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Deakin Tech Graduates Finding Work Without Moving to Melbourne
New employment data shows more Geelong IT graduates staying local as regional tech opportunities grow, though challenges remain.