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Heidi plans to use the blockbuster funding to scale its AI "care partner", capable of handling more background tasks for time-poor clinicians. The post Heidi raises $475 million, hits $1.26 billion valuation in blockbuster funding round appeared f...

Victoria has tightened the rules for new data centres, with industry welcoming greater certainty but warning some restrictions could push investment interstate. The post 150-metre setback could make Victorian data centre projects unviable appeared...

Taxibox storage units are now available to book through the growing Move with Bunnings platform. The post Taxibox moves into Bunnings as the superstore grows its services wing appeared first on SmartCompany.

Register now for this must-see virtual roundtable for your chance to WIN a 2-night getaway. The post Virtual roundtable: Reality check: The new rules of small business growth in 2027 appeared first on SmartCompany.

The telco could restrict the use of smart glasses in its retail stores, as well as its offices. The post Optus considers ban on smart glasses in-store as retailers confront controversial tech appeared first on SmartCompany.

The search is now underway for Australia's Favourite Family Business. Enter today! The post Could your family business be Australia’s favourite? appeared first on SmartCompany.

The competition watchdog is urging Canberra to consider elements of European and Japanese trading rules to protect small businesses. The post ACCC urges Canberra to consider EU-style blacklist for unfair business practices appeared first on SmartC...

The latest Intergenerational Report highlights the critical role AI will play in the future of the Australian economy. The post Australian economy in 2066 will be determined by AI-fuelled productivity boost appeared first on SmartCompany.

A $37 million package, cheaper power and hundreds of jobs are on the table as AirTrunk seeks support for its Kurri Kurri data centre. But not everyone is convinced the benefits will outweigh the costs. The post AirTrunk unveils $37 million data ce...

Loyalty programs are shifting away from being stand-alone to integrating seamlessly within marketing. Here’s how to get your program ready for the future. The post Gamifying loyalty: The savvy new way brands are driving repeat purchases appeared f...

The ATO shared data from the Phoenix Taskforce, a cross-agency initiative designed to prevent collapsed companies from shirking their debts. The post $190 million clawed back, billions more identified in ATO phoenixing crackdown appeared first on ...

digiDirect has paid $99,000 in penalties for allegedly making misleading discount claims during its Black Friday sales. The post Misleading ‘strikethrough’ discounts see digiDirect pay $99,000 penalty appeared first on SmartCompany.

Third-party monitoring website Downdetector recorded a spike in users reporting problems with Facebook and Instagram around 10.35am. The post Instagram, Facebook appear to go down in widespread Meta outage appeared first on SmartCompany.

Victorian businesses are counting the cost of Grand Final Friday as a renewed push puts the controversial public holiday back under scrutiny. The post Two interstate teams, one Victorian day off: Businesses question AFL Grand Final public holiday ...

A red flag has been raised about the county's waste management following Recycling Plastics Australia entering voluntary administration. The post Australia’s plastics recycling problem is now a business problem appeared first on SmartCompany.

Consultation is open on a plan to boost transparency between growers and large winemakers. The post Government puts the squeeze on dodgy wine deals through new consultation appeared first on SmartCompany.

The defect affects under-car wheel storage in thousands of BYD Shark 6 utes. The post BYD recalls Shark 6 ute models in major test to EV manufacturer appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Beijing controversy is what people will remember this month, but its latest multi-million dollar deal is what's really interesting. The post What the $983 million Hyrox strategy can teach small businesses appeared first on SmartCompany.

Experts say government-encouraged consolidation of Australian defence companies could open up a new wave of contracts for local SMEs. The post Could defence become Australian manufacturing’s new car industry? appeared first on SmartCompany.

Australian clothing retailer Cue is set to close five stores across its network as news of its voluntary administration and receivership hit earlier this week. The post Cue, Veronika Maine to close five stores as receivers chase potential buyers ...