While Sydney as a tech ecosystem bemoans the looming ‘relocation’ of their Sydney Startup Hub, we here in Melbourne, even as a ‘4th Most Liveable City in the world’ aren’t even currently a good place to build a tech company, period. We don’t have a ‘home’ for startups. We don’t have a thriving scene. We… Read more »
There’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next month. This will coincide with the release of an interim report from the Productivity Commission, which… Read more »
INNOVIC clients invariably begin their startup journey with a bright idea, the kind that keeps them up at night, pops into their head during meetings, or makes them scribble notes on napkins. Maybe it solves a problem they’ve experienced personally. Maybe it’s the next big thing in AI, sustainability, mental health, or remote work. But… Read more »
Aubrey Blanche has been part of building culture at two great Australian tech companies, Atlassian and Culture Amp. The self-confessed “proudly woke” data nerd, who believes that bringing empathy to the numbers is vital, sat down with Startup 360 cohosts Simon Thomsen and Majella Campbell to talk about workplace inclusion, how business is dealing with… Read more »
“And do you work well with AI?” As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity.… Read more »
Younger job seekers are getting a reputation for ghosting workplaces even after they have landed a job, leading some employers to overlook Gen Z candidates entirely, a new report has found. Previous research has found Australian job hunters are increasingly being ghosted by recruiters and companies during the application process. But a survey conducted by Resume.org found… Read more »
It’s often those most entrenched in existing systems (and have benefitted from them) that disparage and deny the usefulness of novel forms of doing, well, anything. While business financing isn’t the only area where this happens, it might be the sector in which this attitude is most harmful, in terms of holding back innovation in… Read more »
Last month, an MIT study confirmed what many educators feared: students leaning on AI tools like ChatGPT for quick answers could stunt their long-term cognitive development. It’s a genuine concern, but also a familiar one. We heard the same warnings when calculators arrived in maths classrooms, or when the internet replaced library catalogues and lesson plans. Each… Read more »
Images of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags consumers should watch out for when they turn to social media for financial advice. Consumers should not believe everything they see on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube from the growing numbers of “finfluencers” – content creators who build their audience… Read more »
The South Australian government has given the go ahead to an 11-storey building office tower at the Adelaide innovation precinct Lot Fourteen. The government will finance, deliver and own the project, known as the Innovation Centre, with the build kicking off next year for tenants to move in by late 2028. The Innovation Centre is… Read more »
Some say it’s em dashes, dodgy apostrophes, or too many emoji. Others suggest that maybe the word “delve” is a chatbot’s calling card. It’s no longer the sight of morphed bodies or too many fingers, but it might be something just a little off in the background. Or video content that feels a little too… Read more »
Founders Factory, the global startup accelerator and early-stage investor, has opened applications for their next WA Nature Tech Accelerator. The WA accelerator is a unique opportunity for founders in the nature tech space. It offers both capital support along with a four-month program. It’s been designed for founders developing and advancing new biodiversity and the… Read more »
Australia has one of the world’s most capital-efficient startup ecosystems analysis of the local venture investment market reveals, creating bigger and better tech companies for fewer dollars. The Australia Venture & Startup Report 2025, from Sydney VC Side Stage Ventures in collaboration with Dealroom and AWS, set out to benchmark the performance of local venture… Read more »
Bitcoin is ubiquitous. It is impossible to open a social media stream or news source without encountering yet another mention of the topic. Many Australians have invested, hoping for a good return. But they may not have considered the tax consequences of their investments. So some might be in for an unexpected surprise. The tax… Read more »
When Sue Keay’s Facebook account was hacked, Meta didn’t warn her of the obvious problem, it preferred to go nuclear and deleted all her accounts. It’s a reminder that digital sovereignty matters. There used to be a lot of different ways that people could connect with me but please know that you are no longer… Read more »
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