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The jump in the ABS' annual consumer price index, from 3.7% a month prior, is the first material sign of the impact of the Middle East conflict on Australia's economy. The post Banks predict another interest rate hike as inflation rises to 4.6% ap...

Small businesses are being told to go all-in on AI. But using too many tools may be creating more problems than it solves. The post Neural Notes: The hidden cost of using too much AI in your business appeared first on SmartCompany.

Brisbane’s South Bank has it all, from bougainvillea-lined walkways to riverside markets and even an inner-city beach. Add a diverse dining scene, culture and entertainment, and you’ve got a sprawling lifestyle precinct worth exploring. 

Brisbane’s South Bank has it all, from bougainvillea-lined walkways to riverside markets and even an inner-city beach. Add a diverse dining scene, culture and entertainment, and you’ve got a sprawling lifestyle precinct worth exploring. 

Brisbane’s South Bank has it all, from bougainvillea-lined walkways to riverside markets and even an inner-city beach. Add a diverse dining scene, culture and entertainment, and you’ve got a sprawling lifestyle precinct worth exploring. 

Founded by Freddie McKenzie and Henry Collinson, Manifest has built an AI-powered intelligence platform that allows ad agencies to automatically capture how work is done. The post Manifest raises $2 million to help ad agencies eliminate timesheets...

The round also saw participation from the National Reconstruction Fund, which tipped in $28.45 million. The post Liquid Instruments raises $70 million to scale tech behind AI chips appeared first on SmartCompany.

It’s another bustling weekend around town, so get excited and take advantage of the fabulous events happening all over Perth.

It’s another bustling weekend around town, so get excited and take advantage of the fabulous events happening all over Perth.

“The most visionary leaders have moved past asking if they should adopt AI. They are asking: What does my business look like when it is no longer constrained by operational drag?” The post “It won’t be the biggest businesses that win this era”: Th...

The administration disrupts five generations of family ownership, during which time A. H. Beard built a reputation for premium mattresses and domestic manufacturing. The post Australian mattress-maker A. H. Beard calls in administrators after 126 ...

Despite calls to treat innovation as a team sport, Australia’s education system continues to overlook and isolate student entrepreneurs already building real businesses, writes Peter Strong. The post Peter Strong: Aussie kids are building real bus...

AI agents are moving into small business payments, with Mastercard testing how the tech can automate routine financial decisions and admin tasks. The post Mastercard tests AI agents for small business payments appeared first on SmartCompany.

Discover the best bars in Hobart for 2026, from cozy whisky lounges to vibrant cocktail spots and speakeasies. Sip on Tasmania's finest spirits and enjoy the ultimate night out in this charming city.

What makes a good wine bar? More than a top-notch vino list. The best wine bars in Hobart encompass everything from bougie and modern to old-school rustic, ultra-hip and low-key lo-fi. 

Australian funding is flowing again, but scaling startups are missing out, as new data reveals a growing gap in mid-stage deals. The post Startup funding is back, but the missing middle is growing appeared first on SmartCompany.

Here's all the best events and happenings coming up in Brisbane soon. 

When the big international opportunities knock, you want your business to be financially ready to answer the call. The post Closing the funding gap: How three fast-growth Australian businesses financed their expansion moves appeared first on Smart...

If your idea of a great night out involves big vocals, bigger dance numbers and a soundtrack you probably know by heart, this one’s for you.

If your idea of a great night out involves big vocals, bigger dance numbers and a soundtrack you probably know by heart, this one’s for you.