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Familiar names from the likes of Atlassian, Canva, and Afterpay dot the new Rich 250 List, even as market jitters affect valuations. smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/a…

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This week saw new funding for a GPS alternative, a homegrown legal AI system, and a startup challenging an all-too-common health condition. smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/t…

Most employers already have people with mental health challenges on their team—they just don’t know it. smartcompany.com.au/opinion/breaki…

The watchdog is investigating allegations the nation's four largest fuel suppliers are harming regional fuel businesses through a diesel supply crunch. smartcompany.com.au/transport-logi…

Google’s proposed AI search opt-out promises more control, but publishers and small businesses shouldn’t be convinced just yet. smartcompany.com.au/artificial-int…

Australian online shopping habits are changing, with new data showing individual baskets are shrinking even as overall e-commerce spending reaches new heights. smartcompany.com.au/retail/basket-…

Fresh data from payments technology platform Square shows repeat customers are often more valuable in than big, one-off spenders. smartcompany.com.au/retail/regular…

NSW agencies have been told to prioritise flexible work over higher pay under updated hiring guidelines aimed at addressing skills shortages. smartcompany.com.au/business-advic…

Australia’s jobs data is expected to show unemployment steady at 4.1%, adding pressure on the RBA ahead of its May interest rate decision. smartcompany.com.au/economy/rba-ma…

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged an “ambitious” 2026 budget, with tax changes targeting business, capital gains and negative gearing. smartcompany.com.au/tax/chalmers-t…

Rising costs and changing investor expectations are forcing Australian startups to focus on runway preservation over growth, according to a new sector snapshot. Fresh research from private capital platform Carta,... smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/s…

Australian businesses are caught in the crossfire of rising costs and Tuesday's interest rate hike, industry groups warn, as the Reserve Bank of Australia says tough decisions are needed to ward off a recession. smartcompany.com.au/economy/rba-in…

Elsewhere Pods is fielding a call every 48 seconds after launching DIY tiny homes in Bunnings, as demand for flat-pack backyard living explodes. smartcompany.com.au/retail/how-bun…

Advanced Navigation has raised $158 million in a Series C round led by Airtree, with support from the NRFC, to scale its navigation systems across global markets. smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/a…

The RBA has hiked the cash rate target by 0.25% to 4.1%, as persistent inflation, oil price volatility, and resilient employment figures spook the central bank. smartcompany.com.au/economy/rba-in…

As AI erodes the premium placed on cognitive expertise, universities and employers will need to rethink assessment and recruitment, Andrew Leigh said. smartcompany.com.au/artificial-int…

Lynda McAlary-Smith shared her vision for the role of Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman with SmartCompany. smartcompany.com.au/exclusive/lynd…

Britannica and Merriam-Webster are suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT was trained on nearly 100,000 copyrighted articles and definitions. smartcompany.com.au/artificial-int…

After the collapse of Bluesfest, an expert warns most stallholders will likely sit near the back of the creditor queue, but there are steps businesses can take to try to recover losses and protect themselves next time. smartcompany.com.au/business-advic…