Crypto marks the dawn of ‘web 3.0’, say Aussie tech leaders Senator Jane Hume has countered claims that cryptocurrency is a ‘fad’, while tech leaders have likened the industry to the internet in the 90s — one that’s barely getting started.
Queensland businesses face $13,785 penalties for serving unvaccinated customers COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease in Queensland for fully vaccinated people only, meaning small businesses will have to check customers’ vaccination status on arrival.
Melbourne hospitality industry is far from recovered, says beleaguered bar owner Maz Salt Restrictions may have eased for Melbourne hospitality businesses, but debt and staffing challenges are still pushing them to breaking point.
Ten Aussie startups that raised a total of $267 million this week The influx of cash into Aussie startups isn’t slowing down. Here are some of the startup funding stories you might have missed this week.
COP26 ended with a coal-fired fizzle, but tech leaders are feeling “eternally optimistic” COP26 ended with a fizzle, not a bang. But when it comes to tackling climate change, startups and SMEs were never waiting for direction.
Trade apprenticeships hit all-time high, but Aussie businesses still face a growing skills gap Aussie businesses are still facing a growing tech talent gap, with small businesses and startups struggling to find skilled staff.
Aussie non-alcoholic spirits startup Lyre’s raises a glass to $37 million in fresh funding Non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre's has raised $37 million as it ramps up global growth, and founder Carl Hartmann has his eye on teetotal unicorn status.
The Great Reassessment: Morrison promises 280,000 new jobs, but Aussies’ work priorities are shifting Prime Minister Scott Morrison is promising hundreds of thousands of new jobs in the lead-up to Christmas. But as the so-called Great Resignation looms and businesses struggle to find the staff they desperately need, employers can't go back to a pre-COVID 'normal'.
Microsoft’s Annie Parker to head up Sydney’s Tech Central precinct Parker will be bringing her passion for diversity and inclusion into her new role, building a tech hub that celebrates diversity, culture and creativity as much as innovation.
Sydney shopping mall gets non-fungible this Christmas with an NFTree The Galaries mall in Sydney is embracing non-traditional Christmas decorations, while supporting local digital artists and likely bamboozling a few shoppers while it’s at it.
What does Google’s $1 billion investment in Australia mean for the local tech scene? Google's investment in Australia both proves the ongoing maturing of the sector and contributes to it further.
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar back e-bike startup Zoomo in $80 million raise Aussie e-bike subscription startup Zoomo has raised $80 million, with Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar both investing.
