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News tax for tech giants flagged

Tech giants with Australian revenue of more than $250 million will be pushed to pay for news from Australian outlets via a new incentive scheme...

12.12.2024 6

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Sam Jones

Turner joins FHRI, $50m committed

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced...

06.12.2024 3

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Sam Jones

Feds inject $7.4m into Tivan’s Speewah

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical...

06.12.2024 4

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Sam Jones

Turner joins FHRI, $50m funds committed

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced...

06.12.2024 10

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Sam Jones

Feds inject $7.4m into Tivan's Speewah

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical...

06.12.2024 7

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State launches 10-year science and tech plan

The state government has launched its 10-year science and technology plan, aimed at leveraging the State’s unique scientific and tech prowess to...

04.12.2024 3

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CBA delay cash fee move after outcry

Commonwealth Bank has paused its “kick in the guts” move to charge a $3 fee on in-branch and online transfers for some customers after a pile on...

04.12.2024 3

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Funds for WA innovators

As Australia's longest-running tech and innovation festival kicks off in Perth, the state government has announced its latest round of innovation...

02.12.2024 4

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House price growth weak

Australian house prices have experienced their weakest growth in almost two years, as experts warn a downturn is gathering momentum in the major...

02.12.2024 7

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At Close of Business podcast November 29 2024

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a survey on the future issues of Perth.

29.11.2024 10

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SeaStock unveils Fremantle HQ

Carbon abatement company SeaStock has officially opened its Fremantle headquarters, adding to a year of milestones.

29.11.2024 4

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Woolies lodges $28m Vic Park plan

East Victoria Park could be set for a new supermarket precinct, after a $27.5 million development application was submitted for a two-storey...

29.11.2024 4

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AFG makes broker network equity move

Australian Finance Group has announced it is offering to take a non-controlling equity stake across its network of mortgage broking businesses.

28.11.2024 3

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Greens deal struck to pass bills

The federal government's Future Made in Australia plan will exclude fossil fuel funding, under a deal struck with the Greens to pass 29 pieces of...

28.11.2024 4

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At Close of Business podcast November 27 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state's largest employers.

27.11.2024 3

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Big players dominate jobs market

Mining, government and supermarkets continue to dominate WA’s jobs figures despite upheaval in some sectors.

27.11.2024 4

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State extends ICRAR funding

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research has received $25 million in funding over the next five years, as the state government looks...

26.11.2024 7

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At Close of Business podcast November 22 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a niche Perth pilates studio's chance to make it in the US.

22.11.2024 3

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Healthscope dumps insurers

One of Australia’s largest private hospital owners has announced it will terminate contracts with some of the country’s largest insurers,...

22.11.2024 2

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Cyber extortion up as Feds push bill

The Australian Signals Directorate’s annual threat report has revealed a nine per cent increase in ransomware attacks for the year, as parliament...

20.11.2024 10

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Pesticide resistance mapped in new tool

A Perth-based geospatial tech firm has unveiled its latest innovation, a data visualisation tool which can display the distribution and severity of...

19.11.2024 3

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Bunnings facial recognition breached privacy

Bunnings Group’s use of facial recognition technology breached the privacy of thousands of Australians, Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind has found.

19.11.2024 10

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SRG books $700m of work

SRG Global has announced over $700 million in contract wins in the water, dairy, health and resource sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

19.11.2024 3

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Lixa move NeoX-101 to clinical trials

A promising new drug invented at UWA is set to begin clinical trials, which will observe whether, when paired with antibiotics, it can help treat...

18.11.2024 3

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FBR director bullish on year ahead

FBR managing director Mike Pivac says he expects an extraordinary period of growth for the company as it transitions from research and development...

18.11.2024 3

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At Close of Business podcast November 13 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the past year of WA's professional services sector.

13.11.2024 3

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Dutton hints changes to tax policy

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has hinted he could scrap plans to reverse changes to stage 3 tax cuts for high income earners, saying it would...

13.11.2024 2

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Wage growth slowest in two years

Australians working in healthcare and retail trade led the way in wage growth for the September quarter, with figures revealing the lowest annual...

13.11.2024 2

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Navigating growth, technology and trust

WA generally outperformed national office numbers for the big four accounting firms, while mid-tier players bolstered their presence in the state.

13.11.2024 2

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HSF to merge with US-firm Kramer Levin

A merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and US-based firm Kramer Levin to form Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is on the cards, a move they claim...

12.11.2024 5

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US patent for NXT Spacedeck

Perth-based NXT TEC has received its fifth US patent, this time for its NXT Spacedeck prefabricated concrete design for high rise buildings.

12.11.2024 4

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‘Nobody wins’: Chalmers on US-Sino trade war

Treasurer Jim Chalmers expects higher inflation and lower output as a result of the US election result, and warned “nobody wins” in a US-Sino...

12.11.2024 3

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Major rental company allegedly hacked

One of Australia’s leading vehicle rental companies has allegedly fallen victim to a cyber-attack in which the emails and passwords of around...

08.11.2024 2

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Major rental company hacked

One of Australia’s leading vehicle rental companies has allegedly fallen victim to a cyber-attack in which the emails and passwords of around...

08.11.2024 10

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Nufarm, CSIRO’s plant oil breakthrough

A partnership between Nufarm and the CSIRO has achieved a breakthrough in the production of plant oils, providing higher yields in hopes it can be...

08.11.2024 2

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Nufarm, CSIRO's plant oil breakthrough

A partnership between Nufarm and the CSIRO has achieved a breakthrough in the production of plant oils, providing higher yields in hopes it can be...

08.11.2024 10

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At Close of Business podcast November 7 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss Capricorn’s unique and orderly approach to a transfer of power.

07.11.2024 4

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Cost-of-living drives Spudshed profit surge

Cost-of-living pressures have driven a sharp uptick in both customer numbers and revenue for Tony Galati’s Spudshed, almost tripling its previous...

06.11.2024 10

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Goodline 'shutdown' by ransomware

Mining services company Goodline has suffered a cyber-attack which saw the company locked out of some of its own computer systems for close to...

05.11.2024 2

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At Close of Business podcast November 4 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss proposed amendments to federal cybersecurity laws.

04.11.2024 3

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McGowan to join Australia-China board

Former premier Mark McGowan will join the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, adding to his growing portfolio of board appointments.

04.11.2024 3

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Grants power up battery recycling

A company which plans to build a battery recycling facility in WA was among 15 to share in $5.4 million of state government grants to combat e-waste.

04.11.2024 10

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ACCC takes Optus to Federal Court

The consumer watchdog has commenced Federal Court action against Optus for what it describes as unconscionable and deliberate targeting of...

31.10.2024 5

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Company behind $200m mansion eyes US expansion

A Perth-based building technology company which promises to take homes from start to lock-up in just four days using has inked a deal to expand...

11.10.2024 2

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Perth aged care ransomware attack

Notorious ransomware website LockBit is claiming to have hacked 65 gigabytes of data from Kingsley-based aged care provider TPG Aged Care and is...

10.10.2024 1

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At Close of Business podcast September 10 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss newly-minted Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena.

10.09.2024 4

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