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    <post_id>135</post_id>
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    <post_title><![CDATA[Meet the Board: Dr Valentina Tiporlini]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Meet one of WAITTA's newest Board Directors, Dr Valentina Tiporlini, in this quickfire Q&A! Find out why Vale put her hand up to be a
WAITTA Board Director, and her aspirations for WA's technology innovation talent and ecosystem.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7462638244896223232</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-20 01:41:14</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>134</post_id>
    <post_category_id>31</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Partner News: WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Kick-Off]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<strong>Launch of the 2026 WiTWA Tech [+] Awards:</strong> Learn how the Tech [+] Awards work and get practical nomination tips from past
	winners. Hear their experiences, gain useful insights, and connect with a community of women and allies in Tech<strong>.</strong>
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_date>2026-05-12 01:16:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>133</post_id>
    <post_category_id>31</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Partner News: WiTWA Breakfast Networking Series]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) for the next <em>Monthly Breakfast Networking Series</em>, featuring guest speaker Mikaela Kurtes.
	This is a welcoming, community-driven space designed to bring women (and allies of all genders) together to build meaningful
	connections, share insights, and grow both personally and professionally.
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://events.humanitix.com/witwa-breakfast-networking-series?utm_content=419063232&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=linkedin&amp;hss_channel=lcp-1601281</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-12 01:13:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>131</post_id>
    <post_category_id>31</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Partner News: Connect with the State government's SMARTT network]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join the WA State Government's SMARTT network. Connect Western Australian technology innovators with industry, academia, and government
to shape WA's innovation future. Subscribe today.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/131/Website-and-YouTube-thumbnails.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/partner-news-join-state-governments-smartt-network/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-10 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>132</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Meet the Board: Dr Julie Boston]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Meet one of WAITTA's newest Board Directors, Dr Julie Boston, in this quickfire Q&A! Find out why Julie put her hand up to be a WAITTA
Board Director, and her aspirations for WA's technology innovation talent and ecosystem.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/132/Julie-Boston.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>url</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7457576121681952768</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-29 04:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>121</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2025 Annual Report: President's Report]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[President Premila Jina reflects on the 2025 year for WAITTA, from a new name and renewed purpose, to growing STEM impact and celebrating
success.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/121/Presidents-Report.svg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/about-us/annual-reports/2025/2025-message-from-the-president/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-31 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>119</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2025 in Review: Message from Patron Lyn Beazley AO]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA Patron Professo Lyn Beazley AO reflects on Western Australia's innovation achievements across 2025, and the organisation's
renewed identity as the Western Australian Innovation, Technology & Talent Alliance.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/119/Presidents-Report-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/about-us/annual-reports/2025/2025-message-patron-lyn-beazley-ao/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-31 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>118</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2025 Annual Report]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA has released its 2025 Annual Report sharing insights into its three core programs as well as ongoing strategic work to uplift Western
Australia's technology sector.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/118/2025-Annual-Report.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/about-us/annual-reports/2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-31 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>116</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[New WAITTA directors announced: Strengthening succession, skills and sustainability]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Western Australian Innovation, Technology & Talent Alliance (WAITTA) has appointed five new Board Directors, marking a significant milestone as the organisation celebrates 35 years of championing WA technology innovation.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/116/Holding-slide.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/new-waitta-directors-announced-35-year-milestone/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-02-25 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>103</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[WAITTA celebrates blockbuster year, announces new leadership for 2026]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA celebrates a landmark year with new executive leadership announced for 2026 with Premila Jina being appointed President and Jess
Etheridge appointed Vice President.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/103/Premila-Jina-and-Jess-Etheridge.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/waitta-celebrates-blockbuster-year-announces-new-leadership-for-2026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-10 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>98</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[President's reflections: Dawn of a new era for WAITTA]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[With WAITTA announcing a new name, President Con Polkinghorne reflects on what the change means for the 34-year-old Alliance.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/98/17c905ae-1b45-4d49-af9f-ba6bf2206bbd.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/presidents-reflections-dawn-of-a-new-era-for-waitta/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-05 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>97</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[WAITTA Reimagined: Meet the Western Australian Innovation, Technology & Talent Alliance]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Not-for-profit WAITTA begins a new era in its 34-year history: Adopting a new name, the Western Australian Innovation, Technology &
Talent Alliance.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/97/GameChangerAwards2024-572.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/introducing-the-western-australian-innovation-technology-and-talent-alliance/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-05 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>94</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[WAITTA appoints global health technology leader Anita Ghose to Board of Directors]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA has appointed Adjunct Professor Anita Ghose, a leading voice in digital transformation and health technology, to its Board of
Directors.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/94/Welcome-Anita-Ghose_20250819_182825_0000.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/waitta-appoints-anita-ghose-to-board/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-20 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>86</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Celebrating a year of impact: WAITTA 2024 Annual Report now available]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[We’re proud to share the WAITTA FY24 Annual Report - a look back at a year dedicated to celebrating, connecting and championing WA’s thriving technology profession and community.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/86/Annual-Report-thumbnail.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/news/news-archive/agm/waitta-releases-2024-annual-report/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-13 16:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>83</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[National Volunteer Week: Celebrating the heart of community with WAITTA and Mentor it Forward]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[We celebrated our volunteers during National Volunteer Week with storytelling from past INCITE Awards alum about the power of mentoring provided via WAITTA partner Mentor it Forward.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/83/National-Volunteer-Week-Lyn-Beazley.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/national-volunteer-week-waitta-mentor-it-forward/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-28 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>63</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Vale Bruce Wilson OAM: WAITTA Pays Tribute to Long-Standing WA Technology Community Member]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that WAITTA acknowledges the passing of Bruce Wilson, a long-term stalwart of the information technology industry.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/63/download.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/vale-bruce-wilson-oam-waitta-pays-tribute-to-long-standing-wa-technology-community-member/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-01-02 16:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>62</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2024 - thank you WA tech community!]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WA had a record-breaking year for celebrating technology, innovation and talent. Here are the highlights.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/62/thumb.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/looking-back-on-2024-thank-you-wa-tech-community/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-12-19 03:45:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>59</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Jan Kornweibel: Pearcey Hall of Fame Inductee]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance (WAITTA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Jan
Kornweibel on her induction into the prestigious Pearcey Hall of Fame.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/59/1732234873718.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/jan-kornweibel-pearcey-hall-of-fame-inductee/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-12-01 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>55</post_id>
    <post_category_id>9</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2025 INCITE Awards Co-Chairs announced]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA has announced Cameron Zivkovic and Jess Etheridge as the Co-Chairs of WA's technology and innovation pathway program,
The INCITE Awards, for 2025.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/55/Template-Website-thumbnails-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.inciteawards.org.au/latest-news/news/2025-incite-awards-co-chairs-announced/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-10-05 16:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>48</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[WAITTA announces new leadership]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance has announced the appointment of a new President and Vice
President, and the appointment of three new Board Directors.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/48/Website-thumbnail.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/waitta-announces-new-leadership/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-07-08 16:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>18</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Blockchain Perth Joins the Alliance!]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[We are happy to announce the newest member of the Alliance – Blockchain Perth. Johnny Swanepoel, well-known advocate and facilitator ...]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/18/perthblockchain-custom_crop.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/news/news-archive/alliance/blockchain-perth-joins-the-alliance/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2019-05-29 08:17:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>21</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The VRARA Joins the Alliance]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA is proud to announce our newest Organisational member of the Alliance – the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association
(https://www.thevrara.com/perth). ...]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/21/vrar-custom_crop.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/news/news-archive/alliance/the-vrara-joins-the-alliance/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2019-03-20 08:27:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>20</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Michael Malone Joins the Alliance!]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[WAITTA is proud to announce that Michael Malone has accepted our invitation to join the Alliance as our 5th WAITTA thought ...]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/20/mm-custom_crop.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/news/news-archive/alliance/michael-malone-joins-the-alliance/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2019-03-20 08:25:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>19</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2019 Board Hits the Ground Running]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The newly-elected WAITTA Board is currently finalising its strategies for 2019 and beyond. Two Strategic Planning weekend workshops have now
...]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/19/meeting-custom_crop.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/news/news-archive/2019-board-hits-the-ground-running/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2019-03-20 08:20:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>24</post_id>
    <post_category_id>7</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2019 WAITTA Committee Announced]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The votes are in for the 2019 WAITTA Committee election. Below is a message from the newly elected chair of ...]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.waitta.com.au/media/website_posts/24/meeting-custom_crop.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.waitta.com.au/latest-news/news/news-archive/2019-waitta-committee-announced/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2018-10-05 08:48:00</post_date>
  </posts>
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