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Neural Notes: Perplexity AI says it’s not an AI company
Perplexity AI's Ryan Foutty speaks to SmartCompany about its business model and why it doesn't want to be Google.
What Apple’s 30% App Store blow means for Australian businesses
A US court ruling against Apple’s 30% App Store commission could reshape how Australian developers and businesses handle ...
From lab to launch: How CSIRO ON Accelerate 9 is powering the next big deep tech startups
CSIRO on Accelerate 9 is designed to help startups refine and validate their ideas for commercial success and secure funding.
“Nothing to be happy about” in Australia’s GDP data
Growth figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics paint a gloomy picture of the economy of Australia.
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This startup wants pet stem cell therapy to be as simple as Netflix or Spotify
Melbourne's Elita Genetics allows pet owners to bank stem cells retrieved from their pet's desexing procedure at the cost of ...
Minimum wage decision: What government and business groups are asking for
The Fair Work Commission will reveal its National Minimum Wage decision on June 3, setting a new baseline for Australia's ...
“No way in hell”: Coalition fumes over super changes, as Albanese welcomes talks
The federal Coalition has drawn a red line on the government's plan to double the tax on superannuation balances above $3 million.
Two Aussie startups that raised $56 million this week
We've spotted two Australian startups, Amber and Superhero, that have together raised a total of $56 million in fresh funding.
South Australian budget: Eight things small businesses and startups need to know
The 2025-26 South Australian budget delivers $20 million in small business energy grants, a $50 million VC fund to support startups and more.
Scammers are pretending to be me on TikTok and winning
While TikTok does have verification, it’s not available to the majority of accounts. Unlike Instagram or Facebook, where you can buy your way into a blue tick (and the protection that comes with it), ...