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Check out which Australian startups raised the most capital in 2025, including the two that raised huge amounts twice. The post Ten of the biggest Australian startup raises of 2025 appeared first on SmartCompany.

Aussie innovation was on peak display throughout 2025. Here's five local startups we're excited to watch in the upcoming year. The post Five Aussie startups we’re excited to watch in 2026 appeared first on SmartCompany.

This year our most read stories included tax, tax and more tax. The post SmartCompany’s most read stories in 2025 appeared first on SmartCompany.

Brisbane-based baby toy brand Mizzie The Kangaroo has teamed up with the Australian Open to launch a limited-edition tennis-themed range for babies and toddlers, marking a major milestone for the resilient Aussie startup. The post Brisbane baby to...

Australia’s business pages in 2025 were on the spicier side, as controversies across retail, tech, consulting and policy certainly brought out the trust issues in the sector.  The post From Richard White to Kiki: Australia’s biggest business ...

McAlary-Smith will officially step into the role on March 11, 2026, taking over from Bruce Billson when his five-year term wraps up. The post Vic small business commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith to lead ASBFEO appeared first on SmartCompany.

SmartCompany asked local entrepreneurs for their thoughts on the business trends, storylines, and practices we'll leave behind in 2025, and what might face founders and leaders in 2026. The post What’s in and what’s out for Australian business in ...

Here are the key signals founders and executives should watch for — and why the right rebrand can unlock growth. The post Five signs it’s time for a business rebrand appeared first on SmartCompany.

In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, a local resident shares practical ways to support victims, small businesses, and charities. The post A Bondi local shares how you can turn grief into action appeared first on SmartCompany.

Business groups say the Productivity Commission’s reworked corporate tax plan could push up prices and slow growth. The post Businesses reject Productivity Commission’s tax overhaul – even after rate cut appeared first on SmartCompany.

Melbourne-based women founders community One Roof has appointed Frances Goh as CEO. Goh will be replacing founder Sheree Rubinstein. The post One Roof names Frances Goh CEO as founder Sheree Rubinstein steps aside appeared first on SmartCompa...

Booksellers at Harry Hartog and Berkelouw will strike until Christmas Eve over a decade-old pay deal, penalty rates and job security. The post Booksellers escalate pay dispute with five-day Christmas strike appeared first on SmartCompany.

This week saw $93.1 million spread across startups working in energy infrastructure, agtech, legal AI and more, led by IND Technology's massive $50 million raise. The post Seven ANZ startups that raised $93.1 million this week appeared first on S...

Founders are tired, stressed and impossible to shop for. Here’s a light-hearted gift guide with ideas they might actually use. The post What do you buy the founder who has everything? A surprisingly practical gift guide appeared first on SmartComp...

OpenAI has launched an in-chat app store for ChatGPT and opened submissions to developers, creating a new platform for third-party apps within the chatbot. The post ChatGPT gets an app store, as OpenAI opens submissions for developers appeared fir...

Heartful is seeking a buyer after an AI bot attack wiped out its founder’s main revenue stream, putting the platform at risk of closure. The post Airbnb competitor Heartful faces closure after AI bot attack appeared first on SmartCompany.

Small businesses affected by the Bondi Beach terror attack will receive grants of up to $25,000 to help them, as part of a broader support package from the federal and NSW governments. The post Bondi small businesses offered $25,000 grants in wak...

SmartCompany has put together a state-by-state guide to the Christmas and New Year trading hours and restrictions for Australian businesses. The post A state-by-state guide to public holidays and retail trading over the Christmas and New Year’s pe...

From a national cash mandate and merger reforms, to new state-based laws, changes are on the way for Australian businesses in 2026. The post New year, new laws: January 1 changes for Australian businesses appeared first on SmartCompany.

The makeup artist whose social accounts were disabled. The fraudulent GST claim that came out of the blue. The IT service that couldn't fulfil their contract. They're all real disputes resolved by the ASBFEO. The post From fake reviews to tax issu...