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One business, three scenarios: How the budget tax changes would affect the sale of a cafe

Smart Co • Published: May 28, 2026 at 12:57 AM by Mrinaal Datt
New modelling suggests Labor’s proposed trust and capital gains tax changes could dramatically alter how entrepreneurs structure, operate and eventually sell their businesses. The post One business, three scenarios: How the budget tax changes woul...

Most small business websites don’t have a traffic problem – they have a copywriting problem

Smart Co • Published: May 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM by Pearl Bendle
On paper, SEO sounds simple: pick some keywords, sprinkle them into your headings, write a blog post, wait. However, this approach also explains why most small business websites in Australia sit on page three of Google. The post Most small busines...

Labor introduces legislation for its controversial CGT reforms

Smart Co • Published: May 28, 2026 at 12:03 AM by Mrinaal Datt
The federal government will introduce legislation for its controversial tax reforms, including changes to capital gains tax, despite mounting criticism from business groups. The post Labor introduces legislation for its controversial CGT reforms a...

Kmart’s new AI shopping assistant lets customers try on clothes virtually

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 11:49 PM by Tegan Jones
Kmart is launching a Google Gemini-powered AI shopping assistant called Joy, featuring virtual try-ons, visual search and home product previews. The post Kmart’s new AI shopping assistant lets customers try on clothes virtually appeared first on S...

Wrong hires are costing Australian SMEs a staggering $7.3 billion a year

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 11:43 PM by Mrinaal Datt
New research from Seek estimates the real cost of a single wrong hire to Australian small businesses through recruitment, training and more. The post Wrong hires are costing Australian SMEs a staggering $7.3 billion a year appeared first on Smart...

From honey prawns to 110 staff: Inside Zushi’s next phase of growth

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 11:39 PM by Rebel Wylie
As Zushi Restaurant Group has expanded, so has its operational complexity behind the scenes. Co-owner and general manager Serena Ang shares how the family-run business is simplifying purchasing and streamlining operations in an increasingly time-p...

ATO complaints jump 127% as debt collections rise

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM by David Adams
The Tax Ombudsman, which investigates contested ATO decisions, has received 2,989 complaints so far this financial year. The post ATO complaints jump 127% as debt collections rise appeared first on SmartCompany.

Viral videos of graduates booing AI show the risks of replacing junior staff

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM by Mrinaal Datt
Australian businesses racing to automate junior work are eliminating the very people best placed to help them survive the AI transition. The post Viral videos of graduates booing AI show the risks of replacing junior staff appeared first on SmartC...

McDonald’s tumbling stock price is a bad sign for the economy

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 10:14 PM by Mrinaal Datt
McDonald's says low-income consumers are continuing to cut spending as inflation, fuel prices and high interest rates place growing pressure on household budgets worldwide. The post McDonald’s tumbling stock price is a bad sign for the economy app...

Howard Smith Wharves’ Landmark Transformation Is Officially Approved And Making Major Changes

Travel | URBAN LIST • Published: May 27, 2026 at 09:22 PM by Dinushka Gunasekara
The bold new phase will bring a new one-of-a-kind hotel, expansive public spaces and upgraded river infrastructure.

Howard Smith Wharves’ Landmark Transformation Is Officially Approved And Making Major Changes

Things To Do | URBAN LIST BRISBANE • Published: May 27, 2026 at 09:22 PM by Dinushka Gunasekara
The bold new phase will bring a new one-of-a-kind hotel, expansive public spaces and upgraded river infrastructure.

Howard Smith Wharves’ Landmark Transformation Is Officially Approved And Making Major Changes

Travel | URBAN LIST (Generic) • Published: May 27, 2026 at 09:22 PM by Dinushka Gunasekara
The bold new phase will bring a new one-of-a-kind hotel, expansive public spaces and upgraded river infrastructure.

Meet the 15-year-old founder building a swimwear brand between school and surf club

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 05:39 AM by Mrinaal Datt
Fifteen-year-old Ellie Murphy is building swimwear brand Saltè designed for active teenage girls after spotting a gap in the market. The post Meet the 15-year-old founder building a swimwear brand between school and surf club appeared first on Sma...

Adrian Portelli and LMCT+ move closer to opening supermarkets

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 04:43 AM by David Adams
Adrian Portelli's plan to sell groceries through LMCT+ appears to be picking up steam, after he claimed to have bought a Melbourne supermarket. The post Adrian Portelli and LMCT+ move closer to opening supermarkets appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Best Leederville Restaurants And Bars To Pop On Your List

Perth Best Of • Published: May 27, 2026 at 04:37 AM by Maddie Wallman
Home to some of Perth’s coolest cafes, restaurants, bars and shops, Leedy may be small but she’s really carved a space in our hearts over the years. The Leederville strip is brimming with everything from bite-size tapas and Asian eats to iconic p...

The Feed | Sydney Food News You Need To Know About

Things To Do | URBAN LIST SYDNEY • Published: May 27, 2026 at 04:09 AM by Urban List Writers
To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

We All Need Community—These Social Clubs Could Help You Find Yours

Things To Do | URBAN LIST MELBOURNE • Published: May 27, 2026 at 03:51 AM by Kosa Monteith
Book clubs, movie meets, chess tournaments, bootscooting and birdwatching: find your fun and make friends in Melbourne's new wave of social clubs.

You Can Soon Return To Paradise With Lindeman Island’s $60 Million Dollar Redevelopment

Travel | URBAN LIST (Generic) • Published: May 27, 2026 at 03:35 AM by Dinushka Gunasekara
An iconic Whitsundays island is returning to its former glory with a massive revitalisation well in the works. 

You Can Soon Return To Paradise With Lindeman Island’s $60 Million Dollar Redevelopment

Travel | URBAN LIST • Published: May 27, 2026 at 03:35 AM by Dinushka Gunasekara
An iconic Whitsundays island is returning to its former glory with a massive revitalisation well in the works. 

Neural Notes: Is AI making Australia a better place to build startups?

Smart Co • Published: May 27, 2026 at 03:00 AM by Tegan Jones
As AI lowers tech barriers, Australian founders are questioning whether Silicon Valley’s startup advantages matter as much as they once did. The post Neural Notes: Is AI making Australia a better place to build startups? appeared first on SmartCom...