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Stylish & affordable fashion with Proud Poppy Clothing

Published

4 years ago

August 25, 2021

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Proud Poppy Clothing was launched in August 2019 when store owner Tara McKeon finally made the decision to just “go for it” after months of questioning whether the “dream” was even possible to make a reality.

An emergency nurse by trade, McKeon was coming to the end of her two-year maternity leave after the birth of her son Brodie, so it was a now or never moment. A decision had to be made. And the decision was that life was too short not to follow your dreams!

Pregnancy and life in general had seen her gain over 60kgs weighing around the 140kg mark, squeezing into size 22s and just feeling lost and sad. The cycle of not being able to find beautiful and affordable clothing as my body changed, whatever the cause pushed her more and more into her shell. Not being able to shop in “regular” stores. Avoiding people from her past like the plague. Missing special occasions simply because there was nothing nice to wear that fit. Tara was miserable.

Speaking to some of her petite friends it struck a chord that her size 6 friends were surprisingly in the same position – except being forced to shop in the children’s section. It became so clear that a store like Proud Poppy Clothing is exactly what the women of the world needed. An affordable and stylish fashion store that was for ALL women. A store that was welcoming, inclusive and most importantly somewhere that we could all shop together.

Originally the idea for Proud Poppy Clothing was an online store – the dream of sending out a few orders weekly. But it grew. And fast! There is now have a boutique store in Campbellfield, Victoria, a second store in Doreen on the way and post dozens of orders out weekly worldwide!

This is only the just at the start of her journey and are so excited to grow the range and what we can offer women all over the world. Something we never could have done without your love and support.

We have a beautiful following of over 65k of like-minded, positive women who we refer to as our family. Because that’s exactly how it feels. We support each other through all walks of life and we look dahm good while doing it!

For more information, head to their website.

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AI Baby Sleep Help: How Technology Is Changing Parenting

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10 hours ago

November 5, 2025

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Parents are increasingly seeking effective ways to help their babies sleep, and artificial intelligence is providing a solution. AI is simplifying the overload of information, offering families tailored support. Ticker spoke with Camille Jaramis from Ask Yawn about the challenges of parenting and how technology can help.

She highlights the importance of thoughtful use of AI in baby sleep assistance.

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Businesses overlook global connectivity amidst rising AI investments

Global businesses overlook critical network connectivity amid rising AI investments, prompting calls for reassessment of digital infrastructure needs

Published

2 days ago

November 3, 2025

Nathan Langridge

Global businesses overlook critical network connectivity amid rising AI investments, prompting calls for reassessment of digital infrastructure needs.

In Short:
– Global expansion is crucial, but AI investments often neglect essential network connectivity.
– Most leaders seek growth in new markets, yet secure infrastructure support is widely overlooked.

Expanding globally is increasingly vital for businesses. However, growing investments in AI are leading leaders to overlook seamless connectivity across borders. Tim Sullivan from Coevolve highlighted the importance of global connectivity in a recent discussion. Operating in 82 countries, Coevolve offers insight into the current challenges leaders face.

New complexities in security and compliance are increasing. Although significant investment is directed towards AI, the network infrastructure to support it is being neglected. Research reveals 45% of investment targets AI, yet only about 8% is allocated for secure network architecture. There is a notable discrepancy regarding how global connectivity is achieved across different regions.

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AI transforms business operations and decision-making processes

AI revolutionises business operations, boosting efficiency, innovation, and decision-making while tackling complex challenges across various industries

Published

6 days ago

October 30, 2025

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AI revolutionises business operations, boosting efficiency, innovation, and decision-making while tackling complex challenges across various industries

In Short:
– AI is reshaping organisations by enhancing workflows, customer engagement, and decision-making across industries.
– Companies must adopt responsible AI practices and ensure specialist knowledge within executive teams for informed decisions.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping organisational operations, improving workflows, customer engagement, and strategic decision-making across industries. Lauren Hawker-Zafer from Squirro discussed the key business challenges AI is helping to address.AI is crucial for navigating complex ecosystems. It enhances efficiency and unlocks growth opportunities. Recently, AI transitions from an advantage to essential for resilience and innovation. Squirro focuses on productivity, operational cost reduction, and unifying work processes.

Benefits of AI are measurable, driving tangible results like faster project delivery and reduced operational costs. Improved forecast accuracy and real-time predictive analytics enhance supply chain efficiency with visible impacts on customer experience.

Future Preparations

Organisations must prepare for the next AI adoption wave, with a focus on responsible AI practices. Different countries are adopting varied approaches; the US favours rapid experimentation, while the EU promotes a slower, regulated method. Understanding AI developments is essential, and having AI specialists within executive teams is increasingly important for informed decision-making.

For more information on Squirro, visit squirro.com. Their podcast, Redefining AI, provides accessible insights into AI developments and how to adopt secure, private, and scalable AI solutions in organisations.