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AirTree Ventures invests US$1 million in Estonian jobs platform Jobbatical to help build APAC presence
AirTree Ventures has announced an investment of US$1 million (approximately $1.35 million) into Estonian jobs platform Jobbatical.
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New York-based logistics software startup GetSwift heading back to Melbourne to open global HQ
After 18 months in New York, logistics software startup GetSwift is heading back home to open its global HQ in Melbourne ahead of an ASX listing next month.
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Grant program launches for small businesses and organisations innovating through the NBN
The $150,000 program, Grow with NBN, will distribute three major grants of $25,000 and six minor grants of $10,000 to organisations that are “innovatively” using the nbn for their activities in the fields of business, community, or education.
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muru-D cofounder Annie Parker announces departure
Annie Parker, cofounder of Telstra-backed accelerator muru-D, has announced she will be leaving the organisation at the end of the year.
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Fujitsu signs Memorandum of Understanding to push development of Hi-Tech Precinct in Latrobe Valley
A few weeks after announcing the establishment of an Economic Growth Zone in the Latrobe Valley, the Victorian Government has today announced progress on the development of a Hi-Tech Precinct in the area.
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Tank Stream Labs launches survey to gauge effectiveness of innovation agenda one year on
To examine sentiment around the innovation agenda and the government’s role and actions a year on, ank Stream Labs has launched a survey to gauge the sector’s feelings.
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Ten finalists of 2016 Regional Online Heroes awards revealed
Ten country businesses working online and embracing advanced technologies have been named finalists in this year’s Regional Online Heroes awards.
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Flirtey launches first commercial pizza delivery by drone with Domino’s
Yesterday Australia’s leading drone startup, Flirtey conducted the world’s first ever delivery of Domino’s Pizza’s to the doorsteps of its customers in New Zealand.
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Sydney fashiontech Mon Purse expands into UK through partnership with department store Selfridges
Fashiontech startup Mon Purse has today announced its expansion into the UK, coming through a concession partnership with department store Selfridges.
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Kóala take out the top spot at the Braintree Top 50 Ecommerce List launch party
Last week Startup Daily in collaboration with payments company Braintree held a fancy little party at city venue The Carousel by X Studio.
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Melbourne app Burgerhead helps consumers find and rate the best local burgers
Entrepreneurs and friends Aaron Rocca and James Collins believed the new burger addiction needed a directory and so they created an app called Burgerhead, which they’re dubbing the ‘Tinder for Burgers.’
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Little Pages is looking to bridge the gap left by the closure of regional libraries
There was a time when the local library was part of the social fabric of every Australian community, however over the years budget constraints and decreased government funding have seen many shut down – particularly across regional Australia.
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muru-D partners with Spacecubed to launch Perth accelerator program Plus Eight
muru-D has partnered with Perth startup community Spacecubed to launch Plus Eight, a new accelerator program to be based at Flux.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals next stage of Australia’s investment into artificial intelligence
During an official first visit to Australia, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed the next stage of Australia’s investment into artificial intelligence [AI].
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Minister for Small Business hosting seminar to help Wagga Wagga SMBs explore North Asia free trade agreements
To help regional businesses explore trade opportunities in Asia, Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack, will this Friday be hosting a seminar in Wagga Wagga aimed at helping local businesses understand and make the most of these FTAs.
