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From sold-out arenas to understaffed convenience stores, FamilyMart is calling in Lady Gaga as Japan grapples with a labour shortage. The post Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah, recruitment: Lady Gaga joins Japan’s hunt for workers appeared first on SmartCompany.

Nicholas Carlton rejected AI in his first startup. His new creative agency Gobstopper embraces it. Here's what happened. The post How this Aussie founder went from AI sceptic to generative filmmaker appeared first on SmartCompany.

Here are the best things to do in Brisbane this weekend. 

Melbourne’s rooftop bar season has kicked off with a burst of sunny days, with plenty more on the horizon. And we know exactly where you should be spending them. 

The food and drink news has been coming in thick and fast in Hobart, so we're dropping the latest openings, pop-ups and culinary buzz in one spot. 

Businesses have built brands around .com.au domains they legitimately registered years ago. Proposed new rules have raised questions about whether they will still be able to keep them. The post Could your business lose its .com.au? Domain name rul...

The Smart50 Founder of the Year Award celebrates the founder of a fast-growing Australian business who leads with excellence in their business and industry. The post Vote for the 2026 Smart50 Founder of the Year appeared first on SmartCompany.

From Pinot Noir to premium sparkling and biodynamic vineyards, Tasmania's wineries among the best, with cellar doors you'll want to add to your next visit.

The category finalists for the 2026 Smart50 Awards have been revealed. Find out which fast-growing businesses are in the running. The post The 2026 Smart50 Awards category finalists, revealed appeared first on SmartCompany.

As retailers gear up for Black Friday sales and Christmas, brands like THE ICONIC, Oz Hair and Beauty and Southside Streetwear share timely reminders about keeping delivery on track. The post Last-minute peak season tips: Retailers share the littl...

The advert shows how OpenAI is embracing the old-school power of celebrity endorsement to bring its products to a wider audience. The post OpenAI promotes Sachin Tendulkar to the top of its advertising order appeared first on SmartCompany.

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, all of September, and beyond. 

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, all of September, and beyond. 

From a cosy fisherman’s cottage to a private glamping experience and a shack with a stunning sea view, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best romantic getaways in South Australia.

The Hayley Williams Show is headlining Laneway Festival 2027, with Slayyyter, Kim Petras, Ninajirachi, MUNA, Rico Nasty and more joining the bill.

The Gold Coast is set to score a five-storey health and fitness club with ocean views and a rooftop magnesium pool.

Brisbane's new open-air gig series features a vibrant atmosphere and a killer lineup of international and Aussie acts.

Time to pull off those oversized hoodies and ditch the trackie dacks—spring is in the air. And with it comes the promise of purple rain, thanks to Brisbane’s vibrant jacaranda scene.

Loan Market Group (LMG) has tackled a problem many businesses face: information sprawl. The post Meetings out, momentum in: The smart way LMG is using Slack to scale its broker business  appeared first on SmartCompany.

Green lawns, bigger-looking rooms and disappearing mould: AI is giving property listings a makeover. Now NSW wants renters told when what they see isn’t entirely real. The post Realty check: NSW demands disclosures for AI-altered property photos a...