Perth startup WeVolt raises $2 million for app bringing the shared economy to EV chargers
Perth startup WeVolt has raised $2 million for its community-led 'people-powered' charging app that addresses the EV infrastructure gap.
Perth sushi cafe operators slugged $193,000 for falsifying wage documents and presenting them to Fair Work inspectors
Federal Circuit and Family Court found the former operators of a Perth cafe falsified pay slips, provided Fair Work with doctored wage documents and warned staff against speaking up.
ULUU raises $8 million to combat plastic with seaweed and saltwater brewing
Perth biotech startup, ULUU, has secured $8 million in funding for its seaweed alternative to plastics. And it's using brewing techniques to do it.
Perth’s Nuheara lands ‘monumental’ FDA approval for self-fitting hearing aids, but Australia won’t get them anytime soon
Perth company Nuheara is one step closer to democratising hearing aids. It just received FDA approval to sell its over-the-counter (OTC) HP Hearing PRO device in the US. But Australians will miss out.
With no end to border closures in sight, WA families and businesses are tiring of being kept “safe”
The promise of the West Australian borders opening on February 5, now taken away with no indication of a new opening date, is devastating news for business and families in WA.
Outsourcing your experts: Why engage local suppliers
One of the biggest ongoing struggles for business owners is finding and hiring the right talent for short or contract jobs. So, what are the top five benefits of sourcing experts from your local pool of suppliers?
ATO to visit 700 businesses as it hunts for black economy bandits
The tax office will knock on the doors of 700 businesses in Western Australia next month as part of ongoing efforts to address black economy activity.
Four years’ jail for business owner convicted of almost $600,000 in tax fraud
A Brisbane-based business owner has been convicted of defrauding taxpayers by nearly $600,000.
Labor announces $3 million pledge for Perth-based blockchain academy
Perth will be home to an Australia-first $3 million blockchain academy if Labor wins government on May 18, with the goal of upskilling students.
Four years’ jail for accountant who lodged tax returns without permission
A Perth-based accountant has been jailed for four years for trying to obtain over $250,000 from clients and the ATO fraudulently.
Coco’s Restaurant taken to Court over allegations director said worker looked “disgusting”
A Perth-based restaurant has been taken to court by the fair work ombudsman over allegations that it discriminated against a pregnant worker.
All bang, no Bux: Startup that raised over $65 million collapses after promising investors an ASX listing
Perth-based startup Bux Global that received over $65 million from investors has been placed into liquidation with just $50,000 left in the bank.
