Meta to Produce Custom AI Chips as Compute Expansion Continues
The company's in-house Iris processor is part of a multi-generation AI chip program designed to power Facebook, Instagram and future AI services.
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Sovereign Funds Toward Strategic Investments
Artificial intelligence, semiconductors and domestic infrastructure are attracting growing sovereign wealth fund investment as governments strengthen economic resilience.
US Existing Home Sales Fall as Record Prices Weigh on Buyers
Higher mortgage rates and record home prices pushed existing home sales lower in June, highlighting persistent affordability challenges across the US housing market.
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Mesoblast Sees Revenue Growth From Ryoncil Rollout
The biotech's FDA-approved cell therapy generated US$36 million in June quarter revenue, contributing to annual sales of US$115 million.
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Japan’s Producer Inflation Climbs to Three-Year Peak
Higher fuel prices and a weaker yen pushed wholesale inflation to its strongest level since 2023, reinforcing expectations of further monetary tightening.
China Producer Inflation Reaches Near Four-Year High
Factory-gate inflation rose to 4.1% as higher energy prices pushed it to its strongest level since 2022, adding pressure on manufacturers as consumer price…
Elon Musk Wins Court Approval for SEC Settlement
The settlement over Musk's Twitter share purchases has been approved, though the judge criticised aspects of the agreement and the SEC's approach.
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WA Gold Advances Abercromby Gold Project With Expanded Drilling
The company has completed the first phase of a drilling campaign at its 518,000-ounce Abercromby project, with further exploration planned to grow resources and support future mine development.
Deloitte Downgrades Australia’s Growth Outlook
The consultancy has lowered its forecast for Australia's economic growth to 1.3% for 2026–27, warning the economy is likely to remain below 2% annual…
Australian Job Ads Dip 0.2% in June, ANZ-Indeed Data Shows
Hiring demand eased slightly during the month, although job advertisements remained higher than a year ago and well above their decade average.
News Shorts
Trump says U.S. could strike Iran again, comments on being No. 1 on its ‘kill list’ #trump #iran
Narendra Modi meets Anthony Albanese at Australia-India CEO Forum #albanese #modi #australia #india
US hits 80 targets in strikes on Iran. Civilians injured, no deaths reported #Iran #USA #geopolitics
NATO allies launch new multinational project focused on Airbus A400M #NATO #airbus #geopolitics
NATO allies announce joint procurement of Saab GlobalEye aircrafts #NATO #aircraft #geopolitics
Australia’s Albanese & Fiji’s Rabuka sign Vuvale Union & Ocean of Peace Alliance #australia #fiji
Trump warns Iran, says ‘either make a deal or we will finish the job’ #Iran #Trump #Geopolitics
Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv, 9 reported dead, 15 injured #russia #ukraine #war #geopolitics
Mystery ‘space balls’ wash up on Australia’s Forrest Beach #space #rocket #fuel #queensland
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi plays traditional instrument with Indian PM Narendra Modi #japan #india
Marriage proposal gone wrong? Couple arrested after banner stunt at Empire State Building #NewYork
‘We are getting along very well’, said Trump while commenting on Iran #trump #iran #denuclearization
Trump says giving away Panama Canal was a ‘stupid mistake,’ warns ‘China trying to take over’ #trump
Caracas witnesses ‘blood-red’ sky after tragic earthquakes in #Venezuela | #earthquake #caracas
Rescuers pulled a puppy alive from the rubble in Caracas, days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela
‘We had a man who couldn’t speak, couldn’t think:’ Trump mocks Joe Biden in fiery speech #news
Trump says ‘nobody wants to be leader of Iran’ after nuclear agreement claim #DonaldTrump #IranWar
After #Starmer’s exit, #Trump says the UK is ‘dying’ — claims this one move could change everything
Iran cannot charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio #Iran #straitofhormuz #MiddleEast
‘World’s most luxurious plane’: Trump’s new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
Trump claims Meloni ‘begged’ for photo at #G7. Italian PM hits back: ‘Neither Italy, nor I…’ #trump
‘Priye mitra Narendra…’: French President Macron’s heartwarming Hindi note for Indian PM Modi #G7
Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery in one of the biggest drone attack #Moscow #Ukraine #Russia
‘12.5 million oil barrels passed through the Strait of Hormuz’: JD Vance #Iran #Oil #StraitOfHormuz
‘He was in hotel, we met & fell in love:’ Trump recalls meeting with Egypt’s prez #G7 #Trump #France
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What Went Wrong at Oroton? The $14.2 Million Collapse of an Australian Luxury Brand
How a failed Gap partnership and costly expansion pushed Australia’s luxury brand into voluntary administration.
Verdict: Retail Collapse
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A$14.2M
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A$11.3M
Cost to exit partnership
95%
Share price wiped out
How It Unravelled
1938
Oroton was founded in Sydney and grew into one of Australia’s leading luxury fashion brands.
2013
Oroton became the Australian franchise operator for Gap, expanding beyond its core business.
September 2017
The company reported a A$14.2 million annual loss after recording A$11.3 million in Gap exit costs.
November 2017
Oroton entered voluntary administration after its strategic review failed to secure the company’s future.
Australian Travel • COVID-19 Crisis
How Flight Centre Lost AU$849 Million: The Crisis That Brought a Travel Giant to Its Knees
Flight centre, Australian travel company, has been helping people around the world to book their holidays and business travel for almost 40 years. Then COVID-19 happened and within…
AU$849.1M LOST
Retail • E-commerce • Australia
The $12 Million Robot Disaster: How Over-Investment Ruined Australia’s Top Bookstore Booktopia
Booktopia was once Australia’s largest online bookstore and one of the country’s most promising e-commerce businesses. At its peak, the company was valued at $315.8 million and benefited…
$60M IN DEBT
Global growth became a costly burden as consumer habits shifted and expansion risks mounted.
How Australia’s Cotton On Got Trapped Under 900 Stores and a $1 Million Retail Disaster
Australia’s Cotton On became one of the country’s biggest fast-fashion retailers through aggressive global expansion and rapid store growth. However, the company later faced slowing sales, failed international…
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Mel Yu: Shaping Brands, Building Experiences, and Leading with Heart
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Mel Yu represents a new breed of business leader, one who understands that authentic brand presence is the currency of modern entrepreneurship. As the Director…
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Leading with Heart: The Inspiring Journey of Sara Murdock
In the heart of Melbourne’s community pharmacy network, a story of courage, compassion, and purpose continues to inspire thousands. That story belongs to Sara Murdock,…
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Resilience, Perspective & Success: The Journey of Rex Afrasiabi
Rex Afrasiabi, trusted legal partner to Australia’s real estate and mortgage sector, could easily be introduced by his long list of accolades, including director of…
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Stripe Takes Aim at Airwallex With Australia Treasury Trial
The payments company is piloting its Treasury platform with Australian startups as it prepares to enter the business banking market.
TechnologyAI Startup Uses Its Own Agent to Raise $100M
Enterprise AI startup Lyzr used its own AI agent to help secure a US$100 million Series B funding round, demonstrating the technology's capabilities throughout the fundraising process.
TechnologyPrivate Jet Demand Soars on SpaceX and AI IPO Windfalls
Business aviation is benefiting from a wave of new wealth generated by high-profile technology listings, with increased aircraft purchases and charter activity.
Technology
US Cybersecurity Firm Aura Heads to ASX Through Qoria Merger
Qoria Aura ASX merger will create AXQ after a US$100 million raise, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
TechnologyAustralia Expands AI Safety Research as Minister Warns of New Threats
The government has launched new AI testing and research projects to better understand risks posed by increasingly capable artificial intelligence models.
TechnologyApple Strikes $30 Billion Broadcom Supply Agreement
Key Highlights Apple's $ 30 billion chip deal with Broadcom will spend over US$30 billion on Broadcom chips through 2031. Broadcom will add to its Fort Collins factory for US$1.5 billion in new chip capacity, producing at least 15 billion…
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The Personal Brand Architect
Mel Yu: Shaping Brands, Building Experiences, and Leading with Heart
Mel Yu represents a new breed of business leader, one who understands that authentic brand presence is the currency of modern entrepreneurship. As the Director of MCO Events and a Fractional Head of Brand for founders and CEOs, Mel has carved a distinctive niche by merging psychology, hospitality, and strategic branding into a powerful framework that transforms how growth-stage companies present themselves to the world. Her journey from corporate event management to personal branding authority reveals critical insights into what truly drives business success in 2025.
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Healthcare With Humanity
Leading with Heart: The Inspiring Journey of Sara Murdock
In the heart of Melbourne’s community pharmacy network, a story of courage, compassion, and purpose continues to inspire thousands. That story belongs to Sara Murdock, an award-winning pharmacist, community health advocate, and leader whose life embodies resilience and transformation. From surviving a childhood marked by war to shaping the future of community care in Australia, […]
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Law, Leadership & Resilience
Resilience, Perspective & Success: The Journey of Rex Afrasiabi
Rex Afrasiabi, trusted legal partner to Australia’s real estate and mortgage sector, could easily be introduced by his long list of accolades, including director of leading law firms, regular media commentator, judge for major industry awards, and strategic advisor to some of the nation’s top business leaders.
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Women Leading the C-Suit
Amanda Blesing: Empowering Women to Lead in the C-Suite
For decades, professional women have faced the pressure to “lead like a man,” often labeled with terms that undermine ambition. Despite progress, executive leadership remains skewed by hidden biases, cultural stereotypes, and systemic barriers, frequently forcing women to choose between flexibility and advancement. Amanda Blesing is changing that narrative. As an internationally recognized mentor, speaker, […]
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Beyond Legal Borders
Traci Chen: The Visionary Redefining Migration Law in Australia
Migration is more than a legal process; it’s a deeply personal journey. For many, it’s a bold leap towards new opportunities, often filled with complexities, uncertainties, and the hope for a brighter future. Among those navigating and illuminating these pathways stands Traci Yan Yan Chen, an innovative, compassionate, and trailblazing force in Australia’s migration law […]
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Smarter Homes, Better Choices
Jo Agresta: Revolutionizing Real Estate with Passion, Grit, and Purpose
Jo Agresta’s entrepreneurial journey embodies the grit, vision, and heartfelt purpose that underpin remarkable innovation in Australia’s property landscape. As the CEO and co-founder of Abodey AI, Jo has redefined what it means to be a challenger in real estate technology, leveraging her lived experience, industry expertise, and unwavering resilience to create genuine solutions for […]
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SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Entry to Drive Billions in Passive Inflows as Wall Street Turns Bullish
SpaceX has officially entered the Nasdaq-100 less than a month after its IPO, prompting bullish analyst coverage and…
Tesla Broadens Robotaxi Rollout With Miami Launch
The move supports Elon Musk’s strategy to position autonomous driving and AI as key drivers of Tesla’s next…
SpaceX, Charter in Talks Over US Phone Service
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Charter Communications have reportedly held executive-level discussions about a consumer mobile phone partnership, as…
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Bank
Citigroup Expands Instant Cross-Border Dollar Payments to Partner Banks
Citigroup has expanded its cross-border instant payments network after completing its first international U.S. dollar transfer with Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, with more than 300 partner banks now connected.
Stocks
Pantoro Gold Shares After Missing FY26 Production Target
Pantoro Gold shares dropped after FY26 production missed expectations due to labour shortages and operational challenges. The miner remains debt free and expects higher gold production of 90,000–105,000 ounces in FY27.
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Craft Beer Australia 2026: Why Independent Breweries Are Closing
Australia’s craft beer industry is shifting in 2026. After rapid growth, breweries face rising costs, changing consumer habits, and stronger competition. Demand for local beer remains, but growth has slowed and closures are increasing. Moderation and alcohol-free trends are reshaping the market, pushing breweries to adapt in a more competitive, cost-sensitive environment.
News
Another Major Australian Music Festival Axed Despite Record Crowd
Key Highlights Adelaide’s Harvest Rock Festival is to take a “fallow year” in 2026, with organisers confirming it will not go ahead next year. Organisers said they were already looking ahead and also have ambitions to return the festival. 2025…
Lifestyle
Underconsumption Core: The TikTok Trend Taking Over Australian Homes
From reusing glass jars to wearing clothes for years, underconsumption core is reshaping spending habits across Australia. The social media trend encourages people to buy less, reuse more, and focus on value over constant consumption.
Lifestyle
Sustainable Living Without Sacrifice: The Smart Home Shift Changing Australian Houses in 2026
Sustainable living is becoming part of everyday life across Australia. From solar power and smart technology to better insulation and water-saving solutions, households are finding practical ways to reduce costs, improve comfort and build homes that perform better for the long term.
Business
Amazon Drops OpenAI Film ‘Artificial’ After Expanding Partnership With OpenAI
Amazon drops film about OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, despite recently expanding relationship with AI firm in just months. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield, the film is currently being pitched to other streaming services and studios.
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Melbourne Artist Richard Lewer Wins 2026 Archibald Prize
Melbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the 2026 Archibald Prize and the prestigious $100,000 award for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder and artist Iluwanti Ken. The life-sized work was created after Lewer spent time with Ken on Country in South Australia’s Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands. Judges praised the portrait for capturing her strength, warmth and cultural presence. Lewer, previously a six-time Archibald finalist, said he hoped the painting would shine a spotlight on Ken’s role as a healer, artist and custodian of cultural knowledge within her community.
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Google’s TurboQuant AI Tool Could Reshape Australia’s Tech Industry
TurboQuant, Google Research’s memory compression tool, could cut the working memory AI requires to operate by six, and with zero accuracy loss Revealed on 25 March 2026, the game-changing technology has been likened to Google’s “DeepSeek moment” by some of the world’s leading tech figures, and is even being compared to Pied Piper from HBO’s Silicon Valley. For Australian companies paying to operate AI tools every day, such a technology that reduces those costs is worth keeping an eye on. Full findings will be presented by the researchers at the ICLR 2026 conference in April.
Fine Art
Boyd Women Exhibition Rewrites Australian Art History
The Hidden Line: Art of the Boyd Women stands as one of Australia's most significant recent cultural events, fundamentally reshaping the nation's understanding of its artistic heritage. Opening at the Bundanon Art Museum on 22 November 2025 and running through…
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CASE STUDIES
Nearmap Case Study: From Aerial Imagery to a Full-Stack Property Intelligence Platform
Nearmap’s journey reflects a steady shift from local aerial imagery provider to a global geospatial intelligence platform. Backed by successive capital raises, institutional funding, and private equity acquisition, the company has expanded aggressively across key markets. Its growing population coverage and strategic acquisitions highlight how geospatial data is becoming critical infrastructure across insurance, property, and government sectors.
CASE STUDIES
Audinate Case Study: How an Australian Company Built the Global Standard for AV Networking
Audinate transformed professional audio-video networking through its Dante platform, creating a global standard adopted across thousands of devices and brands.
CASE STUDIES
Halfbrick’s evolution: From console support to mobile-first strategy
Halfbrick Studios’ journey reflects the broader evolution of mobile gaming, tracing its shift from contract-based development in Brisbane to globally recognized titles such as Fruit Ninja. This case study examines its transition to original IP, changing monetization strategies, and position within Australia’s gaming ecosystem, alongside the operational and competitive challenges shaping its direction in 2026.
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Australia Becomes World’s Most Expensive Working Holiday Destination After Visa Hike
Key Highlights Australia has raised its Working Holiday visa fee by 25% and is charging $840. Initial fees for second and third-year visas are now $1,000 additional. Australia has been ranked the world’s most expensive destination for a work holiday.…
Travel · Vacations
10 low-cost weekend getaways from Sydney in 2026
Explore 10 affordable weekend getaways from Sydney that offer the perfect mix of beaches, mountains, and countryside escapes. From Jervis Bay’s white sands to the Blue Mountains’ scenic trails, these destinations are ideal for quick,…
Travel
How to Start a Travel Agency in Australia in 2026: A Structured Guide
Australia’s travel industry in 2026 offers a low-barrier entry for new agencies, with no licensing requirement and startup costs as low as AUD 500. This guide outlines the legal setup, business structures, accreditation options, cost breakdowns, and digital strategies needed to build and scale a compliant, niche-focused travel agency in a steadily growing market.
Travel
How to Travel Australia on a Budget in 2026
Travelling across Australia doesn’t have to be expensive if you plan it right. This guide shows how to explore the country on a budget in 2026 without missing out on great experiences. From finding cheap flights and accommodation to saving on food, transport, and activities, discover practical tips to stretch your travel budget further. Whether you’re backpacking, road-tripping, or planning a short getaway, learn how to enjoy Australia’s top destinations while keeping your costs low and your experience unforgettable.
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Victoria
Victoria Secures Australian Open Golf Hosting Rights Through 2030
Victoria has secured hosting rights for three of the next four Australian Open golf championships, including the 2027 event at Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club. South Australia will host the 2028 tournament, while New South Wales has been overlooked despite its long history with the championship. World No.2 Rory McIlroy is also set to return for this year's Australian Open at Kingston Heath.
Football
Turkey Returns to the FIFA World Cup 2026 After 24 Years Against Australia
Turkey are set to play their first FIFA World Cup match in 24 years when they take on Australia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener. Coach Vincenzo Montella has urged his players to stay focused, manage their emotions and embrace the opportunity to make the nation proud. Turkey last appeared at the World Cup in 2002, where they finished third, and will also face the United States and Paraguay in Group D.
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Centuria Bets on Sydney Office Recovery With $454 Million Brookfield Deal
Property investor Centuria Capital has acquired a 50% stake in two A-grade Sydney CBD office assets from a Brookfield-managed fund for $454 million, purchasing the properties at a reported 60% discount to replacement cost.
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Sydney, Melbourne Lead Australia’s Biggest Housing Decline Since 2022
House prices in Australia’s two largest cities fell sharply in June, marking the biggest downturn since 2022 and raising concerns that weakening housing conditions could become a major economic issue in the second half of 2026.
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