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81% of employees confess to sharing confidential business info with free AI tools
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Published: September 17, 2025 at 03:59 AM
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
HP and Microsoft revealed the trend in a study that also showed most SMEs were eager to adopt AI technology, although just over half had done so.
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Tech founder offers to buy The Betoota Advocate after fake News Corp takeover bid
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Published: September 17, 2025 at 02:16 AM
by David Adams
Keeping Australian businesses independent is no laughing matter to Tanda co-founder, CTO, and long-time Betoota Advocate reader Alex Ghiculescu.
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Whisky business: Stuart Gregor on Lark’s global revival plans
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Published: September 17, 2025 at 01:30 AM
by Tegan Jones
Lark has tapped Four Pillars co-founder Stuart Gregor as its new CEO, with big plans to transform the brand into the Penfolds of Australian whisky.
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HEX names Frances Goh as Entrepreneur in Residence as it expands programs for women founders
Smart Co •
Published: September 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
by Morganne Kopittke
Goh's first big task will be co-leading a fully funded program connecting 30 women founders from ASEAN, Australia and Timor-Leste to mentorship, networks and real-world growth opportunities.
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From Wi-Fi to what if?: Andrew Leigh on Australia’s innovation gap
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Published: September 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
by Andrew Leigh
Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh says fixing the nation's “innovation gap” is critical if we want productivity, startups, and scale-ups to thrive.
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The Future of Commerce
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
by SmartCompany
Join this free half-day online event designed for Asia Pacific businesses to connect with fellow business and technology leaders.
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Vodcast: Australia’s SMB outlook
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
by SmartCompany
Our host, Alexandra Cain, is joined by Commonwealth Bank senior economist Belinda Allen to talk through her insights into the outlook for rising costs, credit conditions, and labour market dynamics.
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Rise Of The Unorthodox Cooks: Meet The Young Guns Flipping The Script On Home Cooking
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 08:43 AM
by Bridget O'Donohue
How untrained and unorthodox home cooks are ushering in a new wave of food enthusiasts.
It’s Murder On The Dancefloor, Officially: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Is Touring Australia In 2026
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 06:12 AM
by Alannah Maher
Dust off your disco pants, because British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has just announced that she’s bringing her brand of glossy disco pop back to the land Down Under this summer–but you better not steal the moves.
Fiverr cuts 250 staff, re-enters “startup mode” by going all-in on AI
Smart Co •
Published: September 16, 2025 at 05:59 AM
by David Adams
Named after the $5 odd jobs once available through the service, Fiverr connects copywriters, graphic designers, coders, and marketing consultants, among others, to paying clients.
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3D printing startup H3D raises $5.8 million for customised healthcare products
Smart Co •
Published: September 16, 2025 at 05:39 AM
by Simon Thomsen
The new funding will accelerate the introduction of the startup's tech into dental labs globally and build on its commercial traction in the hearing sector.
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The Coachella 2026 Lineup Just Dropped, And We’re Losing Our Minds
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 05:21 AM
by Renée Ardon-Coppinger
The Coachella line-up just dropped, and it's absolutely bonkers.
Australia’s export grant scheme’s “nonsensical” approach needs urgent reform
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 05:04 AM
by Kate Whitehead
Despite being an entitlement grant, the EMDG application portal closes once funds are anticipated to be fully allocated.
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Having Withdrawals After Smashing Squid Game 3? These Are The Best Korean TV Shows On Netflix Right
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 04:56 AM
by Siriol Dafydd
From heartwarming romances to gripping thrillers, these are the best Korean dramas on Netflix in 2025.
The harsh truth about subcontractors and super that no one wants to hear
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 04:45 AM
by Natalie Lennon
Many subcontractors think they’re worse off when moved onto payroll, but that “extra” cash was never really theirs. Natalie Lennon explains.
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The Emmy Awards 2025 Low-Down: Which Shows Won Big, And Where To Watch Them In Australia
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 03:29 AM
by Elizabeth McDonald
If you missed the actual awards—no dramas. Here’s a round-up of the major winners, along with where you can stream them right now in Australia.
Super Retail CEO fired over workplace relationship
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 02:16 AM
by Derek Rose
The parent company of Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto has fired its chief executive and managing director over a workplace relationship.
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Six key points for small business in Australia’s confronting new climate report
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 02:02 AM
by David Adams
The report shows small businesses servicing coastal regions could be particularly hard-hit in the most severe climate scenarios.
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The Best Thrillers On Netflix To Get Your Heart Racing This Weekend (September 2025)
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 01:09 AM
by Elizabeth Barry
From crime thrillers to suspenseful Christmas terrorist plots, the best thrillers are now streaming on Netflix.
31 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries To Watch In September 2025
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Published: September 16, 2025 at 01:09 AM
by Siriol Dafydd
We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.