Australia Bloghttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/Australia Blogen-auWed, 25 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/static/blogv2/images/google.pngAustralia Bloghttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/How Aussie workers are using AI to get aheadhttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/technology/how-aussie-workers-are-using-ai-to-get-ahead/People across Australia are getting curious about AI, and they aren't waiting for permission to start using it. According to a new survey from Google Workspace of more t…Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/technology/how-aussie-workers-are-using-ai-to-get-ahead/Google WorkspacearticleHow Aussie workers are using AI to get aheadGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/technology/how-aussie-workers-are-using-ai-to-get-ahead/Haydn SallmannGoogle WorkspacePixel 10a: More of what you need.https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/pixel-10a-more-of-what-you-need/Video showing the new Pixel 10a.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GP10a_Thumbnail2_Blog_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The new Pixel 10a packs core Pixel experiences into a sleek, durable design starting from just $849 RRP.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/pixel-10a-more-of-what-you-need/PixelarticlePixel 10a: More of what you need.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/pixel-10a-more-of-what-you-need/Rory CharlstonDirectorDevice and Services BusinessGoogle Australia and New ZealandHelping Australian families stay safe onlinehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/helping-australian-families-stay-safe-online/An image depicting Google family controls<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The internet has brought incredible opportunities to our doorsteps, but it’s just as important that it remains a safe space for families to explore and make the most of …Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:23:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/helping-australian-families-stay-safe-online/Safety & SecurityarticleHelping Australian families stay safe onlineGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/helping-australian-families-stay-safe-online/Melissa ChinGovernment Affairs and Public Policy ManagerEnsuring a safer online experiencehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/ensuring-a-safer-online-experience/We’re expanding age assurance in Australia to help us further protect young people as they use Google products, following its rollout in the US and other markets. These …Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/ensuring-a-safer-online-experience/Safety & SecurityarticleEnsuring a safer online experienceGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/ensuring-a-safer-online-experience/Google Australia team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa is backhttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/feed/telstras-free-calls-to-santa-is-back/Children waiting in line to see Santa at a phone booth by the beach<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Telstra_-_Free_Calls_To_Santa-Q.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa hotline is ringing again. From now until Christmas Eve, kids across Australia can dial #HOHOHO (#464646) from any of Telstra’s 14,000+ payp…Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/feed/telstras-free-calls-to-santa-is-back/Google CloudarticleTelstra’s Free Calls to Santa is backGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/feed/telstras-free-calls-to-santa-is-back/Google Australia<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>We’re making it easier to fix your Pixelhttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/were-making-it-easier-to-fix-your-pixel/We know how important your Pixel is, and while we’re proud of its great quality, we also know that when things go wrong, you want a fast and reliable fix from a name you…Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/were-making-it-easier-to-fix-your-pixel/PixelarticleWe’re making it easier to fix your PixelGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/were-making-it-easier-to-fix-your-pixel/Google Australia<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Year in Search 2025: Here’s what Aussies searched this yearhttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/australia-year-in-search-2025/An artwork with many different illustrations and symbols, representing the top trending searches in Australia in 2025, created by Australian artist George Rose.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Australias_Illustrated_Y.max-600x600.format-webp_qHaAhIg.webp">From cyclone warnings and election news, to cricket and KPop, to Labubu and lava lamps – our searches this year covered it all.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/australia-year-in-search-2025/SearcharticleYear in Search 2025: Here’s what Aussies searched this yearFrom cyclone warnings and election news, to cricket and KPop, to Labubu and lava lamps – our searches this year covered it all.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/australia-year-in-search-2025/Camilla IbrahimSearch Trends Communications Manager, Google AustraliaWhat’s changing for under 16s and parents on YouTube in Australiahttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/whats-changing-on-youtube-in-australia/Today we shared an update with our users and creators about what to expect from the YouTube experience for under 16s in Australia as a result of the Social Media Minimum…Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:50:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/whats-changing-on-youtube-in-australia/YouTubearticleWhat’s changing for under 16s and parents on YouTube in AustraliaGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/whats-changing-on-youtube-in-australia/Rachel LordPublic Policy Senior ManagerGoogle and YouTube AustraliaGoogle continues long-term support for Australian journalismhttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/google-continues-long-term-support-for-australian-journalism/Google continues to build on its long-running support for the Australian news industry, renewing a series of partnerships with Australian publishers.This includes a rang…Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/google-continues-long-term-support-for-australian-journalism/Google NewsarticleGoogle continues long-term support for Australian journalismGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/google-continues-long-term-support-for-australian-journalism/Google Australia<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>November Pixel Drop: 'Wicked' theme packs, Remix in Google Messages and morehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/november-pixel-drop-wicked-theme-packs-remix-in-google-messages-and-more/Image of Pixel Drop wording<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/PixelDropNovember_Hero_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Explore the latest Pixel features, including Remix in Google Messages, ‘Wicked: For Good’ theme packs and AI-powered notification summaries.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/november-pixel-drop-wicked-theme-packs-remix-in-google-messages-and-more/PixelarticleNovember Pixel Drop: 'Wicked' theme packs, Remix in Google Messages and moreGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/november-pixel-drop-wicked-theme-packs-remix-in-google-messages-and-more/Google Australia<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>5 new features to help YouTube content shine on TV screenshttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/5-new-features-to-help-youtube-content-shine-on-tv-screens/Image showing the new AI-powered feature that automatically generates higher resolutions for videos<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled_design_3_yoQaqZ8.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">5 new features to help YouTube content shine on TV screensWed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/5-new-features-to-help-youtube-content-shine-on-tv-screens/YouTubearticle5 new features to help YouTube content shine on TV screens5 new features to help YouTube content shine on TV screensGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/5-new-features-to-help-youtube-content-shine-on-tv-screens/Kurt WilmsSenior Director, Product ManagementYouTube on TVBringing Gemini to students in Australia for freehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-for-students-australia/Graphic of a cute Gemini character holding a phone in front of maths equations<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Keywork_header_image.png">Exam season is upon us, and we want to help you study smarter. Now, students in Australia (ages 18+) can sign-up for a 12 month Google Gemini Pro plan for free.Gemini Pr…Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:11:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-for-students-australia/Learning & EducationAIarticleBringing Gemini to students in Australia for freeGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/gemini-for-students-australia/Google Australia team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>New YouTube mental health & wellbeing tools – built just for teenshttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/new-youtube-mental-health-wellbeing-tools-built-just-for-teens/At YouTube, we’ve built specific age-appropriate experiences for our younger users for more than a decade. Today, we’re announcing our newest offering – mental health & …Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/new-youtube-mental-health-wellbeing-tools-built-just-for-teens/YouTubearticleNew YouTube mental health & wellbeing tools – built just for teensAt YouTube, we’ve built specific age-appropriate experiences for our younger users for more than a decade. Today, we’re announcing our newest offering – mental health & wellbeing content in a dedicated surface built just for teens.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/new-youtube-mental-health-wellbeing-tools-built-just-for-teens/Dr. Garth GrahamDirector and Global Head of YouTube HealthOur Opening Statement to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committeehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/our-opening-statement-to-the-senate-environment-and-communications-references-committee/This opening statement summarises YouTube and Google's position on the Social Media Minimum Age Act: The Government’s plan to ban social media use for under 16s may be w…Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/our-opening-statement-to-the-senate-environment-and-communications-references-committee/Company announcements (DEPRECATED)YouTubearticleOur Opening Statement to the Senate Environment and Communications References CommitteeThis opening statement summarises YouTube and Google's position on the Social Media Minimum Age Act: The Government’s plan to ban social media use for under 16s may be well-intentioned but in practice risks unintended consequences. The legislation will not only be extremely difficult to enforce, it also does not fulfill its promise of making kids safer online.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/our-opening-statement-to-the-senate-environment-and-communications-references-committee/Rachel LordPublic Policy Senior ManagerGoogle and YouTube AustraliaYou can now virtually try on clothes and shoes with this new AI shopping featurehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/try-on-ai-shopping/Image of three smartphones showing a lady virtually 'try on' a red dress<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Copy_of_Try_on_header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google’s Try On tool is now available in Australia to help you shop with more confidence.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/try-on-ai-shopping/SearcharticleYou can now virtually try on clothes and shoes with this new AI shopping featureGoogle’s Try On tool is now available in Australia to help you shop with more confidence.Googlehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/try-on-ai-shopping/Danielle BuckleyDirector of Product, Consumer ShoppingGoogle Search: Introducing AI Mode in Australiahttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/ai-mode-in-australia/Image showing AI Mode on desktop, featuring a query about coffee brewing methods and details information<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AU_Static_Blog_Header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Imagine being able to ask a question that's very complex or multi-layered and in an instant, receive a comprehensive, AI-powered response that explains it well, complete…Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/ai-mode-in-australia/SearchAIarticleGoogle Search: Introducing AI Mode in AustraliaGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/explore-get-answers/ai-mode-in-australia/Hema BudarajuVice President, Product ManagementSearchYouTube Australia partners with Tropfest to support a new wave of Australian filmmakers and creatorshttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/youtube-australia-partners-with-tropfest-to-support-a-new-wave-of-australian-filmmakers-and-creators/John Polson, Mel Silva, Ed Miles at the media wall at Tropfest launch<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TF_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">YouTube Australia partners with Tropfest to support a new wave of Australian filmmakers and creatorsMon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/youtube-australia-partners-with-tropfest-to-support-a-new-wave-of-australian-filmmakers-and-creators/YouTubearticleYouTube Australia partners with Tropfest to support a new wave of Australian filmmakers and creatorsYouTube Australia partners with Tropfest to support a new wave of Australian filmmakers and creatorsGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/youtube-australia-partners-with-tropfest-to-support-a-new-wave-of-australian-filmmakers-and-creators/Mel SilvaManaging Director, Google Australia & New ZealandHow AI Can Unlock New Opportunities for Australianshttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/how-ai-can-unlock-new-opportunities-for-australians/What if Australia could not only keep pace with the world, but actually set the standard, thanks to AI? A new report from Public First reveals how AI is already deliveri…Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/how-ai-can-unlock-new-opportunities-for-australians/Company announcements (DEPRECATED)AIarticleHow AI Can Unlock New Opportunities for AustraliansGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/company-news/outreach-initiatives/how-ai-can-unlock-new-opportunities-for-australians/Google Australia team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Pixel Watch 4: Design upgrades, new fitness features and expanded AIhttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/pixel-watch-4-design-upgrades-new-fitness-features-and-expanded-ai/Video showcasing Pixel Watch 4<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/PixelWatch4_SS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Pixel Watch 4 is full of firsts, from its long battery life to its domed Actua 360 display. Plus, Gemini is just a raise of your wrist away.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/pixel-watch-4-design-upgrades-new-fitness-features-and-expanded-ai/PixelarticlePixel Watch 4: Design upgrades, new fitness features and expanded AIGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/pixel-watch-4-design-upgrades-new-fitness-features-and-expanded-ai/Google Australia<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Meet Pixel Buds 2ahttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/meet-pixel-buds-2a/Thumbnail image for YouTube video introducing Pixel Buds 2a<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/PixelBuds2a_Announce_YT_Thumbna.max-600x600.format-webp_8ZvnocW.webp">Pixel Buds 2a is our new A-series bud offering Active Noise Cancellation, immersive sound, and all-day comfort at an unreal value.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/meet-pixel-buds-2a/PixelarticleMeet Pixel Buds 2aGooglehttps://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/devices-services/meet-pixel-buds-2a/Rory CharlstonDirectorDevice and Services BusinessGoogle Australia and New Zealand