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Eloise Keating is the news editor of SmartCompany and Inc Australia. Prior to joining SmartCompany, Eloise was news editor at Books+Publishing, the trade press for the Australian book industry. Eloise has degrees in media and communications, marketing and business management, and political science. You can follow her on Twitter at @ellykeating.

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Five startups that raised $109.8 million this week

The capital raises came thick and fast this week, with an impressive $86.8 million raised by Aussie startups across industries as diverse as space tech, climate tech, and student recruitment.

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Victorian budget: Small businesses get payroll tax relief, but big businesses will pay more

The Andrews Labor government says it plans to make payroll tax “fairer” for Victorian small businesses by lifting the payroll tax-free threshold in two stages over the next two years.

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Aussie enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco teams up with Lululemon to create infinitely recyclable textiles

Aussie enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco will partner with activewear giant Lululemon to create what the company says will be the world’s first infinitely recycled textiles.

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The power of Barbie: How Mermade Hair founder Tara Simich landed a deal with the iconic brand ahead of the biggest film of the year

Australian entrepreneur Tara Simich has spent more than two years working with Mattel to create a limited edition Barbie range of her popular Mermade Hair styling appliances and accessories.

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Budget 2023: ACCC to begin work on “super complaints” pathway to fast-track small business grievances

Work is set to commence on a new pathway for small business representative bodies to fast track their complaints to Australia’s competition regulator.

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Queensland edtech unicorn Go1 acquires popular German book app as valuation hits $3 billion

Queensland-based edtech unicorn Go1 has pulled off a rare feat for an Aussie startup: acquiring a well-established international startup that itself has raised millions of dollars in VC funding.

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65% of SMEs don’t expect the federal budget to help them: MYOB survey

An even greater percentage say they are either dissatisfied or ambivalent about the federal government’s current level of support for businesses like theirs.

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Future Super pays $13,000 ASIC fine over Facebook post that ‘overstated’ its green impact

Sustainability focused superannuation fund Future Super has become the latest Australian company to be handed a fine by the corporate regulator for so-called 'greenwashing'.

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“A no-brainer”: Ready-made meal platform Efoodz buys CoLab out of administration

Exclusive: Gourmet ready-meal and pantry goods delivery service CoLab has been rescued from voluntary administration by Melbourne-based meals platform Efoodz.

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Beds and beyond: Cult linen brand Bed Threads to launch “tightly curated” furniture range

Members of the Bed Threads’ loyalty program, Dream Club, will get early access to the pieces ahead of the general release.

Mother's Day

Aesop, Go-To and more give customers the option to opt-out of emails this Mother’s Day

A growing roster of Australian brands are giving their customers the option of opting out of receiving Mother’s Day marketing emails, as recognition of the sensitive nature of the occasion for some grows among marketers.

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Stephen Kamper to lead NSW small business policy in Chris Minns’ new cabinet

Former accountant and shadow small business minister Stephen Kamper has been tasked with leading New South Wales' small business policies, as part of newly elected Premier Chris Minns' first cabinet.

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