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This new Australian technology is defending local wine exports against predicted $4.3 trillion global...
A new Australian-developed technology suite called eBottli has launched, with the potential to defend our wine export industry against the booming global trade in counterfeit wines.
Meet this Australian agtech startup that is growing food in shipping containers
An ambitious agtech startup based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Sprout Stack is where technology meets traditional agriculture.
NAPLAN no more: Why coronavirus disruption is already having a positive impact on Australia’s...
The value and effectiveness of summative assessments like NAPLAN have long been debated by education experts in Australia. Now, the disruption caused by coronavirus is forcing a change in the way student learning and performance is measured.
COVID-19 restrictions may ease but payments have moved online for good
For the payments industry, the biggest difference is the fact that we have a virtual world to replace aspects of the real world in ways we did not at the height of the GFC in 2008.
B2B beverages marketplace Kaddy has secured $3.5 million in funding
The idea for Kaddy was born in between surfs and beers where the pair would discuss a shared frustration with the antiquated ordering and payment methods in the beverages industry.
DentalTech startup Pearlii launches to deliver free dental screening and education
Founded in Melbourne, Pearlii provides people with access to free, fast, and safe at home dental check-ups, no matter their income or personal situation.
Investible joins Alston Elliot Graphics to invest in the future of sports broadcast
Much like Canva has disrupted the traditional graphic design industry, LIGR has developed an automated, templated, and easy to use graphics software platform for live sports streams.
Getting a cure for COVID-19 to market: the truth behind how clinical trials work
As the number of people infected by COVID-19 surpasses 2 million, its impact on every aspect of our lives continues to escalate....
Will robots take over? How automatisation will influence different jobs [SPONSORED]
Even though technology is an amazing invention, it sure has downsides. Automation will streamline operations in different sectors, but it will displace many jobs as well.
How Australian SMEs can find and grab online opportunities during COVID-19
As Australian businesses continue operations during these unprecedented times, we know many within the community are reaching out for guidance and support.
Do you trust your cloud provider to protect your data? Well… maybe you shouldn’t
Can businesses rely solely on their cloud service provider such as Google or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for data protection?
The Seafood for Good Accelerator is looking for B2C solutions to support sustainable seafood...
The future of our oceans depends on making ethical, sustainable choices that positively impact our environment.
Singapore-based Australian entrepreneur launches a mobile crypto trading app
Asia-Pacific digital asset provider Zipmex has launched a mobile trading app for all levels of cryptocurrency traders, enabling expanded trading opportunities, low fees and greater liquidity options on-the-go.
La Trobe launches new program to help Victorian businesses adapt to COVID-19
The COVID-19 Industry Response Program is a joint initiative developed in partnership with Investible, a leading early-stage investment firm that specialises in entrepreneurial and business development.
Sydney construction manager creates new platform to improve health & safety during COVID-19 period...
Today on World Health & Safety Day, Talk 5, the world’s first patent-pending voice-activated auditing tool, with inbuilt language translator, has been unveiled
Fintech startup Cenario is using AI to help Aussie businesses manage the financial impact...
Cenario co-founder, Vaibhav Namburi said that the impacts of COVID-19 on Australia’s economy had led to many business owners questioning how their businesses would survive through the different financial challenges to come.
Entrepreneur Andrew Banks launches free online learning for Aussie parents during COVID-19
Business entrepreneur Andrew Banks today in partnership with ReadingIQ and ABCmouse has launched a free initiative to allow Aussie families to access its digital library and literacy platform for free.
How a Sydney restaurant went online in a day to keep the cash –...
One of the worst hit industries is hospitality, with restaurants, bars and cafes across Australia forced to close their doors and focus on take-out only.
Meet these 3 innovative Aussie startups that are tackling the COVID-19 crisis head on
Startups from Australian venture capital fund Tempus Partners’ second fund are tackling the impact of COVID-19 with their individual specialities.
Australian start-up launches blockchain system to fight food fraud and future pandemics
The connection to our food source has been lost, their regions invisible and the supply chain unknown. This lack of transparency, along with food chain supply inefficiencies, costs the global economy over USD$100bn annually.
