Nvidia Nears $14B Hugging Face Deal as AI Platform Race Intensifies
Nvidia is reportedly nearing a US$14 billion acquisition of Hugging Face, strengthening its position across open-source AI, software and model development.
Pearler Raises $16M as Eucalyptus Co-Founder Backs Growth
Pearler has closed a $16 million Series A at a $50 million pre-money valuation, with backing from Charlie Gearside and Chris Cuffe’s Partners Horizon Fund.
California Just Put AI Lawyers on a Tighter Leash
California lawmakers have approved new rules for lawyers using generative AI, requiring them to verify AI-generated material and prevent confidential information from being exposed. The bill now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision.
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France Imposes New Fees on Shein and Temu Fast Fashion
France becomes the first EU country to fine fast-fashion retailers based on product range, adding pressure on Shein and Temu.
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Trump Administration Plans $4 Million For Right-Wing Media In Europe
The funding includes $3 million to study political and media issues in Europe and $1 million to support a group of independent journalists covering sovereignty, rights and religious freedom.
China’s Carmakers Target South Africa with New EVs and Pickups in Rivalry with Global Giants
Changan, Dongfeng and BAIC unveiled new electric and hybrid models at Johannesburg’s WesBank Festival of Motoring, while Geely and Chery entered the pickup market…
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Victoria’s Labour Government Moves to Scrap Infrastructure Victoria
Victoria’s government moves to scrap its independent infrastructure advisory body, sparking concerns over transparency and facing pushback from opposition parties.
Divorce Tax Battle puts State Stamp Duty Powers before High Court
A High Court battle over stamp duty on divorce-related property transfers is putting the states’ taxation powers under renewed scrutiny, with millions of dollars…
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Russia launches strikes near the Kyiv region, killing 4 and injuring 13 #Kyiv #Ukraine #Russia
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Humanoid robot fails 15kg lift, crashes into judges’ table in Beijing #China #Robot #humanoidrobot
Chinese Humanoid Robot runs 100m in 9.39 seconds, beats Usain Bolt’s record (9.58 seconds) #robot
Trump claims U.S. has ‘total control’ of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran not ready to make ‘right’ deal
‘UK would be rich again if..’, Trump on how Britain’s problems could be ‘solved’ #UK #Burnham #Trump
Helicopter crash in Sifnos, Greece, takes 3 lives #greece #sifnos #helicopter #helicoptercrash
Indonesia’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake leaves mosque in ruins #earthquake #indonesia #environment
Meet China’s new traffic officer: A humanoid robot #China #AI #Robot #technology
Wildberries hit again: Massive fire breaks out at Russian warehouse after Ukraine’s drone attack
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia, tsunami warning issued #Indonesia #earthquake #disaster
‘They are nasty’: Trump slams Canada in Las Vegas speech, defends tariff policy #canada #trump
Massive fire in Sao Paulo’s chemical factory, rescue ops underway #SãoPaulo #fire #brazil
Move over Messi. Humanoid robots play soccer in Hong Kong, wows teachers, students #robot #ai #tech
‘They lie:’ Trump says he is ‘losing faith’ in Iran amid war #trump #iran #geopolitics #iranwar
Anthropic’s Claude goes rogue, hacks 3 organisations during cyber tests #AI #Claude #Anthropic #tech
‘Go back to where you come from:’ New Zealand minister under fire for comment on Chinese-born MP #NZ
‘We have a thousand-year supply of gasoline, China doesn’t’: Trump #china #trump #oil #venezuela
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‘Nobody tells me what to sell’, Trump on F-35 sales to Turkey #trump #turkey #netanyahu #f35 #israel
‘U.S. has spent $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far’: Pete Hegseth #Iran #Pentagon #US #Trump
Awkward moment: Trump refuses to leave Spain’s FIFA celebrations, Infantino ushers him away #FIFA
AI ft. MMA: World’s first humanoid robot league debuts in China #robot #AI #China #URKL #MMA #tech
Donald Trump questions England’s tactics during World Cup defeat by Argentina #FIFA #Trump #Kane
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Before The Oodie: How Davie Fogarty’s Food Business Fell Apart
A Vietnamese food business burned through two years of effort before Fogarty finally walked away.
Verdict: Costly Lesson
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Lost in an Instagram scam
How It Unravelled
Early 20s
Opened a Vietnamese food business in Adelaide.
2020
Lost $40,000 after buying a hacked Instagram account.
2018
Launched the business journey that eventually led to The Oodie.
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The $120,000 Business Failure Behind Jacine Greenwood’s Eclogite
Jacine Greenwood had the expertise, experience and $120,000 to build a successful beauty brand. But Eclogite failed. Here’s what went wrong, and the business lessons she took from…
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Moodswing: A Business Study of Jake McKeon’s Failed Startup
Jake McKeon’s Moodswing showed strong early growth, reaching 100,000 users and attracting investor interest. But the social networking startup ultimately failed as it struggled to turn rapid user…
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Before VGW: How Laurence Escalante’s White Knight Games Failed
Before building VGW, Laurence Escalante founded White Knight Games, a Christian video-game company that struggled with distribution, inventory and publishing problems.
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Why Family Businesses Fail: Andy Gowers on Succession, Wealth & Legacy
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Why Family Businesses Fail: Andy Gowers on Succession, Wealth & Legacy
From an AFL premiership to leading Hawthorn Football Club and advising business-owning families, Andy Gowers shares the leadership lessons behind lasting success. In this conversation…
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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…
By Mel Yu
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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OpenAI’s Astra Signals a New Era of AI Cybersecurity Risk
OpenAI’s upcoming Astra model has become the company’s first AI system to meet its critical cybersecurity capability threshold. Its ability to discover and exploit unknown vulnerabilities is forcing OpenAI to rethink safeguards before wider deployment.
Start-upsEarly-Stage Startup Finance: Understanding Funding, Investment and Financial Planning
The choice of whether to start up in Australia is a strategic one, rather than merely a hunt for financing. Funding a startup at an early stage calls for knowledge about funding requirements, cash flow, milestone considerations, and implications of financing.
FintechAustralian Fintech AI Startups: Companies Transforming the Future of Finance
Australia’s fintech industry is quickly embracing the AI revolution to disrupt the way financial transactions are carried out. This can be seen from the example of Airwallex AI that showcases the autonomy of finance and AI-native products. Read more.
Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic strikes cloud deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda worth $35B
Anthropic strikes a $35 billion cloud computing deal with Lambda, adding Nvidia-backed capacity in Texas to meet rising demand for its Claude AI.
Start-upsAustralian Defence Tech Startups to Watch in 2026
From autonomous systems and counter-drone technology to AI, cyber and space capabilities, Australia’s defence-tech ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth. Here are the Australian startups worth watching in 2026 as sovereign capability and AUKUS priorities reshape the industry.
Start-upsStartup Equity Financing vs Debt Financing
Equity and debt can both fund startup growth, but they create very different obligations for founders. Equity reduces ownership dilution concerns around repayment but means sharing future value and potentially decision-making. Debt preserves ownership but requires reliable cash flow, interest payments and repayment capacity. For Australian startups, the right choice depends on business stage, revenue visibility, risk and funding purpose.
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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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CommBank Cuts Merchant Fees as Businesses Lose Surcharge Option
CommBank is cutting eligible merchant fees to 0.99% as businesses lose the ability to surcharge customers from October 1, easing pressure from Australia’s sweeping card payment reforms.
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California, Writers Guild Push Back on Paramount’s $1.9 Billion Bond Request
California and the Writers Guild ask a federal court to deny Paramount’s bond request, arguing the delay costs in its Warner Bros deal are self-imposed.
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Queensland Cuts Screen Funding by $13M a Year, Raising Fears Over Future Productions
The Queensland government has cut annual incentives funding for Screen Queensland by at least $13 million for the next two years, prompting industry concerns that reduced state support, could weaken confidence and push film and television productions to other locations.
Entertainment
Prime Video Pours $2B into Latin America with Originals, NBA and Soccer
The streaming service will invest more than $2 billion from 2027 to 2030, doubling local productions across five countries while expanding NBA coverage and securing Mexico’s national-team home matches.
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Netflix Narrows Gaming Ambitions as It Shuts Two Studios
Night School Studio, creator of the Oxenfree series, will close alongside Moonloot Games as Netflix narrows its gaming ambitions and priorities.
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Australia Raises the Floor for Gig Workers With New Pay and Insurance Rules
Food and grocery delivery workers will be guaranteed at least A$31.30 an hour, above the national minimum wage, and receive personal accident protection under new rules expected to benefit around 250,000 workers from August 17.
Lifestyle
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.
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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.
Fine Art
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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How Computershare Became a Global Financial Services Powerhouse
Computershare’s journey from a Melbourne technology startup to a global financial services powerhouse highlights how strategic acquisitions, technology and long-term client relationships helped the company expand across 22 countries and build a significant presence in shareholder services, corporate trust and financial administration.
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How Redbubble Helped Independent Artists Reach Global Customers
From a simple idea in Melbourne to a global marketplace for independent artists, Redbubble's journey shows how technology and print-on-demand can create new opportunities for creators.
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Nanosonics: Scaling a Recurring Model in Healthcare Technology
A structured overview of Nanosonics, detailing its trophon platform, founder journey, revenue model, and global scale, with insights into how the company standardised infection prevention through automated disinfection and recurring consumables across healthcare systems.
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Jetstar to Charge Up to A$52 for Overhead Cabin Bags
From February, the Australian budget carrier will make passengers pay extra to store larger carry-on bags in overhead lockers, while one small item that fits under the seat will remain free
Travel Guides
How Travel Insurance Works: A Guide for Australian Travellers
Travel insurance can help protect you from unexpected medical expenses, trip cancellations, lost luggage and travel disruptions. This guide explains how travel insurance works and what Australian travellers should know before buying a policy.
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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.…
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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, budget-friendly trips without compromising on experience, making them perfect for couples, families, and spontaneous travellers.
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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.
Sports
South Korea Beat Czech Republic 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Match
South Korea has now gained three points joining Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings. It had a brilliant game with the Czech Republic and scored 2-1 in their come-from-behind victory in the first match of FIFA World Cup…
Sports
Mexico Beat South Africa as Three Red Cards Mark Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener
The FIFA World Cup 2026 began with a dramatic and historic opening match as Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0. The FIFA World Cup first match featured goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, while three players were sent off in a tournament-opening game for the first time in history. South Africa finished with nine men, while Mexico ended with 10 after a late red card. The FIFA World Cup opener delivered goals, controversy and record-breaking moments, providing an unforgettable start to football’s biggest tournament and Mexico’s campaign as tournament co-hosts.
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Australia’s 1.2 Million-Home Target Slips Further as Construction Bottlenecks Bite
Builders are struggling with labour shortages, rising costs and stalled developments, putting the government's 2029 housing target at risk as construction runs well below the required pace.
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