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Perth-based startup StopRotor is developing an aeroplane-helicopter hybrid
Perth-based startup StopRotor is developing an aeroplane-helicopter hybrid capable of reaching higher speeds and longer flight times than a helicopter.
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Dropbox ANZ appoints SurveyMonkey’s Tony Ward as new Country Manager
Dropbox has announced that Tony Ward, managing director of SurveyMonkey, will be taking over the mantle of the company’s ANZ Country Manager.
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Applications open for 2017 edition of the Talent Unleashed Awards
Talent has announced the opening of applications for its annual Talent Unleashed Awards, which look to uncover strong local entrepreneurial talent.
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Federal Government announces $500 million investment in space-based surveillance and intelligence
The federal government has announced that it will be investing $500 million to improve Australia’s space-based surveillance and intelligence capabilities.
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PredictBGL is a diabetes management app predicting fluctuations in blood sugar levels
PredictBGL is an insulin dosage app for people for Type 1 diabetes helping users track their food, exercise and predict changes in blood sugar levels.
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Victorian government announces plan to build Melbourne fintech hub
Looking to further the development of the Victorian fintech sector, the state government has announced its plans to establish a fintech hub in Melbourne.
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Brisbane’s Hydric Media works with brands to create apps for music discovery
Brisbane-based Hydric Media works with brands to create apps for music discovery and curation, including SoundCloud track discovery app Wonder.
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NSW government announces inquiry into growing regional startup ecosystem
The NSW government’s Committee on IIRD has announced that it will be conducting an inquiry into how to grow the state’s regional startup ecosystem.
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Landchecker harnesses government data to deliver free land inspection reports and information
LandChecker helps potential buyers to quickly find out what zone a property is in and whether the space holds any type of restriction.
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Open banking startup Basiq secures investment from Reinventure and NAB Ventures
Sydney-based open banking startup Basiq has secured seed investment from NAB Ventures and Westpac’s VC fund Reinventure Group.
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Visual marketing software company Autopilot raises US$12 million and announces new customer tracking tool
Autopilot has announced the closing of a US$12 million funding round and the launch of a new customer tracking tool, Insights.
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AirActive is a fitness activity booking app offering on and off-peak pricing and booking rewards
AirActive is a fitness activity booking app rewarding users with Velocity Frequent Flyer points with each booking made and offering on and off-peak pricing.
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Sydney talent marketplace OneShift acquired by recruitment company Programmed
Online talent marketplace OneShift, founded by Gen George, has announced its acquisition by Perth-based recruitment company Programmed.
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US entrepreneur Tom Hajdu appointed South Australia’s first Chief Advisor on innovation
Tom Hajdu has been appointed SA’s first Chief Advisor on Innovation, where he will work to lead local collaboration and attract startup talent to the state.
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Catch Group rebrands ‘Catch of the Day’ as it looks to expand into New Zealand
Catch Group has announced the rebranding of Catch of the Day and relaunch of the platform, as the business looks to expand into New Zealand.
