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Australia leading international study to tackle loneliness epidemic

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/March 11, 2020March 12, 2020

Australians are being asked to participate in a challenge to build deeper real-life connections with their neighbours, as part of a global study into how random acts of kindness impact loneliness. 

The Studio celebrates 2-years of smashing success

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

The Studio, an innovative Sydney incubator for media startups will celebrate two years of successful operations during a free Open Day and Birthday Celebration this Friday at the Sydney Startup Hub.

Consumer Data Rights rollout now a full-blown crisis

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

The Federal Government’s new standards around Data Sharing Rights (CDR) was created with little consultation from the fintech and data sectors with a problematic rollout now based mostly on advice provided by the big banks.  

Cannabis therapy slow to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Cannabinoid treatments now available in Australia will disrupt the pharmaceutical pain sector, but the new industry is far from reaching its full potential, according to Australian company FreshLeaf Analytics, that analyses industry data.

Data champion named finalist in Telstra Business Women’s Awards

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Data freedom champion and founder of ID Exchange, Joanne Cooper, has been named as a finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards in the NSW Small Business Category.

Advance’s new board member signals new direction

Partner: Advance
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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

The organisation that has been connecting Australian expats since 2001, has appointed KPMG’s Doug Ferguson to its board as it looks to actively connect expats with jobs back home, as well as business opportunities with Australian companies.

Big-spending Potentia buys into CompliSpace

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/ January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Big spending private equity firm Potentia Capital has added software company CompliSpace Technology to its impressively growing portfolio as part of its a $300 million investment budget.

Supermarket chain withdrawal means job losses and intrigue

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/ January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Mystery continues to swirl around the sudden decision of major European supermarket chain Kaufland to abandon its multi-million dollar attempt to establish itself in Australia and whether an alleged conspiracy to keep them out could be duplicated to block leading technology companies from opening here.

Trivago website misleading says Federal Court

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/ January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Start-ups and budding entrepreneurs trying to stretch their scarce dollars as far as possible will have second thoughts about using the once popular Trivago hotel comparison website following an Australian Hight Court ruling.

Elbaite drives cryptocurrency trading to the next level

Partner: Stone & Chalk
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/ January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Stone & Chalk cryptocurrency startup, Elbaite, was founded in 2017; enabling Australians to exchange cryptocurrency with fewer fees, more trust and control, and better trade conditions.

The Aussie Entrepreneur whose blockchain-based company is combating the global blood diamond trade

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Everledger​ recently raised $20 million for its expansion into China but the story behind the company’s rapid growth is as compelling a tale as the story of its resounding success.

NSW Government rolls out red carpet for transport apps

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/ January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Apps, and what they can do to ease pressure on public transport and roads in NSW, are assured of a warm welcome from the State Government.

NSW spending $200m to make the M1 into a tech savvy freeway

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/ January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

The NSW government is spending $200 million on new technology to convert the outdated M1 going north out of Sydney into one of the most tech savvy roads in the State.

Lifting the curtain on an electronic future of flying taxis and AI kitty litter

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/ Ray Chesterton/Sydney/January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

A mesmerising look into a future that includes flying electric taxis, bigger TVs with startling options, washing machines that can detect different fabrics and alter its cycles accordingly and an electric bike that can travel on water.

Bushfires take top spot on Google information searches

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/ Ray Chesterton/Sydney/January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Raging bushfires that took lives and caused a billion dollars in damages as they horrifically scorched the face of Australia for decades to come, dominated searches on Google in 2019.

AI promotes more sweeping changes at supermarkets as check-outs replaced

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/ January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Artificial intelligence is poised to make even more sweeping changes to already disrupted supermarket business principles in Australia, including reducing the number of check-outs, and using phone apps to charge customers when they take products from shelves.

The new on-demand transport for the elderly and disabled

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/ Lance Northey/December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

Clive and Alison Vaz were driven by personal experience when they decided to create an on-demand transport service for the elderly, those with a disability and those in care.

Finder’s clever new app compares home loan and credit card deals from your mobile phone

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/ December 19, 2019December 20, 2019

Finder will release its new app in February 2020, which will allow consumers to compare loan, credit card, health insurance and energy packages from their mobile phones. 

Aussie company DigitalMaas rockets into the rankings as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Asia Pacific region

Partner: DigitalMaas
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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

Australian digital marketing company DigitalMaas has rocketed onto the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM Asia Pacific rankings for 2019 after reporting a growth of 235 per cent over three years. 

Charitable merger hopes to reap new rewards

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/ December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

A newly announced merger between Good2Give and ShareGift Australia has the potential to release millions of previously under-utilised share capital to charities.

E-scooter start-up looking for fast route into Sydney

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/ December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Singapore e-scooter start-up Neuron Mobility has put the brake on an immediate entry into the Sydney market despite setting up agencies in Auckland, Darwin and Brisbane.

Drones soaring as they become society’s best weapon against disasters

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/ Ray Chesterton/Sydney/December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Drones have changed the world with their versatility and are now Australia’s favourite mechanical friend as they fight bushfires, rescue stranded surfers, deliver vital medications and monitor shark sightings.

Nothing adding up as Australian uni students fail basic sums

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/ December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Nothing is adding up for Australian mathematics students.

First year university students are so poorly educated in mathematics that university professors are dropping it from tertiary courses.

Tracking bushfire news tops Google’s information sites

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/ December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Information about the devastating fires along the east coast of Australia, especially in NSW, was the most searched for item by Google in 2019.

How Tech Royalty and Aspiring Founders share their experiences to grow

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

New Economy Media discovers that the Morgo getaway for super-successful tech entrepreneurs and aspiring tech founders is a learning experience like none other.

Buoyant non-bank Xynapse in talks with fund managers

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/ December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Non-bank lender Xynapse has started pitching to Australian
fund managers for an initial public offering priced at 16.5-times forecast
profit.

TechnologyOne’s 44pc revenue jump after switch

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/ December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

A change is as good as a holiday – or at least a financial boost – when you’re technology enterprise resource planning software company TechnologyOne.

Siteminder looking for $100m boost

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/ December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Hotel booking platform SiteMinder is said to be looking for $100 million plus in venture capital from new and current investors to facilitate its next wave of development.

Innovate or die. Former PM Malcolm Turnbull’s advice for Australia

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/ Jennifer Havilah/Sydney/November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told Startcon conference that Australia can’t deny the crucial significance of the innovation sector, in the same way, we as we can’t deny climate change.

Pool-sharing app diving in the deep end in Australia

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/ Ray Chesterton/Sydney/November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

The greatest opportunity to incorporate
Australia’s passion for having fun in the water into a successful business has
been lost – again.

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