US fast-food chain Wendy’s to open hundreds of restaurants across Australia
American fast-food chain Wendy’s has revealed plans to scale the company’s brand footprint by opening hundreds of restaurants across Australia.
“A thriving ecosystem”: Key takeaways from evokeAG 2023
After three long years, evokeAG finally returned, bringing the Australian agri-food tech industry together. Here are the author's key takeaways.
NBN and Starlink are ramping up the bandwidth battle for rural Australia
NBN Co announces faster Sky Muster satellite speeds just hours after a new Starlink speed test is revealed. Here's why that's so important for rural businesses.
We’ve all heard ‘build back better’, but do our leaders really know how to do it?
The ultimate goal of building back better is to make communities stronger and more resilient following a disaster. This is a challenging task that requires a systematic rethinking of how we create the places we live in now – and how we want to live in the future.
“Magically chaotic” retailer Ishka facing NSW Fair Trading inquiries after tidal wave of customer complaints
Heavily delayed deliveries and sluggish communication from eclectic retailer Ishka have caught the attention of Australia's consumer watchdogs, with recent complaints against the brand outnumbering those against industry giants.
Google Workplace integrates Atlassian, Figma and more to make your docs pop
Google has announced some upgrades to its Workspace suite, including third-party integration with Atlassian, Figma, Tableau and more.
Frank Green releases new product after Bunnings hack goes viral on TikTok
The accessory solves a daily problem encountered by owners of Frank Green’s 34oz/1 litre ceramic drink bottles but the story of its design is a quirky one that involves TikTok, Bunnings and painted PVC pipes.
Brisbane returns to Hell Pizza as cheeky New Zealand brand relaunches Australian operations
New Zealand restaurant chain Hell Pizza opened its new Australian venue in Brisbane this week, as the edgy brand attempts to cut a slice out of an estimated $21 billion-a-year industry.
University of Queensland spin-out company to develop medical gels from spinifex grass using traditional Indigenous knowledge
Traditional indigenous knowledge of spinifex grass from the Queensland outback will be used by a University of Queensland spin-out company to develop innovative medical gels that can be used to treat medical conditions.
The Iconic cuts 69 roles in shift from marketplace to platform
Online fashion marketplace The Iconic has dissolved 69 staff roles, equivalent to 6 per cent of its workforce. All of the roles are at the head office level and some of the impacted staff may be redeployed to other parts of the business.
Aesop’s journey from hair salon side hustle to $2.9 billion valuation
Iconic luxury skincare brand Aesop is up for sale: it's come along way from its suburban Melbourne origins as an Armadale small business.
Victoria is about to get $1.3 million in grants for AgTech startups
LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria have partnered up to offer $1.3 million in AgTech grants across the state. This includes a dedicated agriculture-focused angel network.
