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Australia Post is lifting fuel surcharges for contract customers, who says they have little choice but to pass those costs on to consumers. The post Australia Post’s “massive” new fuel surcharges eat into business margins appeared first on SmartCo...

Supervisors and operational leaders are often promoted based on technical capability, yet are expected to make high-stakes decisions, manage risk and lead teams in complex environments with limited formal development. The post Risk-Based Leadershi...

OpenAI has sensationally closed its Sora video generation app, turning away from a technology founder Sam Altman called the "ChatGPT for creativity" just six months ago. The post OpenAI closes Sora app in surprise reversal on generative AI video a...

Kim Teo shares what it actually took to survive the messy first year of the Mr Yum and me&u merger and come out profitable. The post Everyone said merging Mr Yum and me&u would fail. Here’s what actually happened appeared first on SmartCom...

Regional NSW startup Cauldron has also been named among the most innovative companies in the Asia-Pacific. The post NSW startup Cauldron adds $13.25 million to its funding pot appeared first on SmartCompany.

Jules Robinson has relaunched her $5,000 Fuel Fund grant to support women-led businesses across Australia after overwhelming applications in its first round. The post Jules Robinson brings back $5,000 Fuel Fund grant to back women founders appeare...

Australia’s AI edge may lie in data-rich industries, not frontier models, says National AI Centre’s Lee Hickin. The post Neural Notes: Lee Hickin on why Australia’s AI edge isn’t what you think appeared first on SmartCompany.

Halter was founded in 2016 by CEO Craig Piggott, and its virtual farm fences are now used across more than 2,000 cattle farms in New Zealand, Australia and the US. The post Holy cow! NZ agtech startup Halter raises $314.4 million at $2.9 billion ...

In 2026, the discussion around AI in Australia will shift from “can it work?” to “how quickly can it bridge our productivity gap?”, writes Stephanie Wells, Salesforce’s area vice president of sales for emerging and small businesses, Australia and ...

It is the first time the ACCC has leveled hefty financial penalties for allegedly misleading influencer reviews, a growing area for concern for the competition watchdog. The post Not an #ad: VIC business fined $40,000 over allegedly dodgy influen...

Surging fuel prices are exposing a costly gap between businesses reliant on road transport and workplaces capable of working from home. The post The two-speed fuel crisis: SMEs forced to pass on costs as others WFH appeared first on SmartCompany.

After a brutal crypto crash nearly wiped it out, Aussie-founded IREN has reinvented itself as an AI infrastructure giant. The post Financial teardown: The Aussie brothers behind IREN’s explosive $17 billion rise appeared first on SmartCompany.

The ASX-listed business said the price of high density polyethylene, PVC, and stormwater pipes is rising as supply challenges mount. The post From petrol to PVC: Reece announces 36% pipe price hike due to Middle East conflict appeared first on Sma...

At SmartCompany and Startup Daily's Growth Summit, headline partner Xero hosted an executive roundtable bringing together founders, investors, policymakers and advisors for a frank conversation about what it really takes to grow a business here in...

Australia is on the verge of signing a long-awaited EU trade deal that could supercharge red meat exports, cut car tariffs and settle years-long disputes over product names like prosecco. The post Australia-EU trade deal to bring cheaper luxury ca...

Silicon Quantum Computing has secured $20 million from the National Reconstruction Fund to scale its quantum chips and Watermelon system. The post Silicon Quantum Computing receives $20 million NRF boost appeared first on SmartCompany.

Perhaps you've been preparing since last year. Maybe this is the first time you've looked into the overhaul. In any case, here's what your business ought to know ahead of July 1, 2026. The post Payday super is 100 days away. Here’s what employers ...

Australia’s tech future depends on talent, infrastructure, and how well the entire ecosystem works together, writes Assistant Minister for Productivity and Competition Andrew Leigh. The post Andrew Leigh: The “lone genius” founder myth is dead; in...

The temporary emergency relief program from DoorDash started on Saturday and will continue through to April 30, 2026, with DoorDash set to absorb the cost of the program. The post DoorDash offers drivers cash payments to help cover rising fuel pri...

The business estimates its new 'no bottled water' policy equates to 5.7 million foregone single-use bottle sales each year. The post Why Yo-Chi is proud of losing millions in water bottle sales appeared first on SmartCompany.