Huge congratulations to the Cricket Australia YouTube channel for smashing through 10 million subscribers and earning the coveted Diamond Award!

YouTube Australia and New Zealand head, Ed Miles, presented Ed Sanders and the team with the Award in Sydney recently, celebrating the incredible achievement, that’s a testament to the team's phenomenal content and their ability to connect with a global audience.

Australian creators are truly thriving on YouTube, showcasing the strength and vibrancy of our local creator economy. The platform's unparalleled reach makes it the natural home for growing a worldwide fanbase, and Cricket Australia's success is a shining example of this global potential.

Day of AI Australia, together with UNSW, has been selected to join the prestigious Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI cohort for 2025.

Day of AI Australia is one of 20 organisations globally that will use generative AI to address significant societal problems, and will receive a share of $30 million along with six months of expert technical training and pro bono support from Google's AI specialists. Their mission is to boost AI literacy and confidence for thousands of Australian students and teachers through hands-on AI experiences that seamlessly integrate into existing lessons. This initiative will support critical skill development in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, helping to prepare the next generation.

Marie Efstathiou, Google.org Australia, said: "Day of AI Australia's work alongside UNSW shows us how generative AI can be a game-changer for tackling some of our biggest social challenges. Their programs are about actively working towards a fairer and more innovative future for everyone.

“By equipping Australian students and teachers with essential AI skills and hands-on experiences, they are directly boosting confidence and addressing the need for AI literacy in a rapidly evolving world. We are proud to support their efforts to prepare the next generation to not only understand AI, but to actively leverage it for positive change."

Natasha Banks, Program Director, Day of AI Australia, said: “This is about giving young Australians the opportunity to shape the AI-powered world they’re growing up in. By helping students understand what AI is, how it works, and its limitations, we’re giving them the tools to use it safely and creatively.”

Director of Studies (Computer Science) and Co-Head of the Computing and Education research group at UNSW’s School of Computer Science and Engineering, Dr Jake Renzella, said: “We want to empower teachers and students with the tools and knowledge to use AI responsibly and creatively. This grant allows us to build engaging, hands-on learning experiences that bring generative AI out of the abstract.”

Read more about the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI and the other 19 organisations in the 2025 cohort.

Imagine an Australia where our toughest scientific hurdles – from pioneering new healthcare solutions to safeguarding our precious environment and leading the charge on climate action – are being tackled with the groundbreaking power of AI. This isn't science fiction. This new report from Google reveals how AI is already sparking real breakthroughs across Australia, benefiting industries, businesses and people. It also lays out Australia's roadmap to make the most of the opportunity – covering policy, critical infrastructure, strategic investment, and dynamic innovation – to unleash AI's potential and solve our biggest challenges. Read it here.

As part of our commitment to a digital future for all, Google.org is supporting Good Things Australia with a new program that aims to help empower people with disabilities to navigate the internet safely and confidently. 

A recipient of Google.org funding in 2024, Good Things Australia is developing an innovative program called 'Games for Good' featuring engaging, game-based resources designed to support people with disability to learn essential online skills. Participants will learn how to build safer online relationships, manage money and shop securely online, and generally use the internet with greater assurance. The initiative also extends its support to disability support workers, families, and organisations through easy-to-understand guides and online learning content. By listening to the community and thoroughly testing their materials, Good Things Australia will ensure the program is both effective and enjoyable, ultimately helping more people access the internet's benefits safely.

To learn more, visit: goodthingsaustralia.org/