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/

National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) and YouTube today announced a partnership to celebrate First Nations talent, culminating under the stars at the annual award ceremony and music festival on August 9 in Garamilla/Darwin.

"It’s a truly special year for both YouTube and the NIMAs as we each celebrate two decades of impact. For 20 years, YouTube has been a launchpad for artists worldwide, and the NIMAs have been championing Indigenous music in Australia," said Ed Miles, Head of YouTube Australia and New Zealand. "This partnership underscores our common vision: to empower artists and ensure their stories and sounds resonate with audiences everywhere."

On the Awards, NIMAs 2025 Creative Producer Libby Collins says: “The NIMAs are excited to be back for 2025 and continuing to celebrate First Nations achievement on the big stage, here on Larrakia Land. Alongside our new partner YouTube we look forward to seeing everyone in Garramilla (Darwin) in August!”

For the first time, the NIMAs will be globally livestreamed on YouTube, showcasing incredible Indigenous music to a worldwide audience.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 NIMAs, presented by YouTube.

Google I/O 2025 reveals a new phase in the AI platform shift, as decades of research become reality for people worldwide. Sundar Pichai highlights that AI adoption is faster than ever, making more intelligence available to everyone, everywhere.

We're making AI profoundly useful in your daily life through personalisation. Gemini models can use your personal context across Google apps—with your permission—in a private, transparent, and controlled way. This means Gemini understands your world and anticipates your needs.

Expect powerful new features like Gemini Live, now with camera and screen sharing on Android and iOS, and coming to glasses from partners like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.

AI Mode in Search transforms your experience with Gemini's core capabilities and Project Mariner’s agentic features, helping you with tasks like purchasing tickets.

And for creatives, Flow is a game-changer, an AI filmmaking tool that effortlessly crafts cinematic stories and scenes.

Read all the news from I/O 2025 here.

As Australian Fashion Week (AFW) kicks off, Google Australia is releasing the top Search Trends that reveal the styles and trends capturing Australians' attention. From trackies to cardigans, the office siren aesthetic to skorts and tabi shoes… here’s the scoop:

• Search Interest in Australian Fashion Week is soaring (up 90% in the last 30 days), and Carla Zampatti is piquing Aussies’ interest, showing that timeless elegance is always in vogue!
• Beyond the excitement of AFW, we’re creatures of comfort: casual wear searches are at a record high, and we're seeing strong interest in athleisure, wide-leg jeans and tracksuits (search interest in tracksuits is the second-highest on record nationally since the pandemic in May 2020).
• Practicality is also key, with high interest in Gore-Tex and searches for “gore tex jacket,” “gore tex shoes,” and “rain jacket.”
• Aussies are curious about fast and slow fashion. “What is fast fashion” and “fast fashion and climate change” are two of the top trending related searches in the past month.
• As we cosy up for winter, search interest in cardigans is at an all-time high in Australia. We're looking up "knit cardigan," "long cardigan," and "cardigan jacket.”
• Search interest in “skort” reached an all-time high in Australia in November 2024 and Australia is the top country in the world searching for the topic in the past 12 months. Top trending related searches include: "leopard print skort", "gingham skort", "micro skort", "brown skort", and "linen skort".
• Top aesthetic searches include "Nancy Meyers," "coastal grandma," and "office siren."
• In the footwear department, ballet flats, tabi shoes, Golden Goose, loafers, riding boots, and mules are all having a moment.
• For a bit of sparkle, synthetic diamonds and Moissanite engagement rings are shining bright in search trends.
• And because we all need a little help putting it all together, Aussies are seeking styling advice, with top trending searches being "how to style flare leggings," "how to style barrel jeans" and "how to style loafers women.”

Like what you see? Get the look with Lens!

Have you been following or searching any of these fashion trends? Here's where it gets really fun: if an item catches your eye, Google Lens can help you search and style what you see – even if you don’t know the brand name or don’t know how to describe the style or pattern. To give it a whirl, simply open Lens and point your camera to search for items, find similar pieces, see how other people have styled it and compare pricing. You can also snap or screenshot a gorgeous pattern or fabric, and then use Lens or the Lens feature in Google Photos to find items in a similar style. Lens can also show you new ways to style clothes you already own, like that vintage cardi at the back of your wardrobe. Simply snap a pic and use Lens to see how others wear similar items!