Off Ya Tree: Famed bong retailer enters liquidation as a dozen stores remain open
The business behind alternative clothing, body piercing, and bong retailer Off Ya Tree has fallen into liquidation, as the retail chain assures customers a dozen stores will remain operational.
Three Aussie startups, and a fast food chain, that raised $247.5 million this week
It's been a big week for funding news, and a slightly unusual one too with burrito chain Guzman y Gomez topping the list.
Convert browsers to buyers with smarter online sales strategies
In the fast-paced world of digital commerce, more than just drawing visitors to your website is required. The real challenge is converting those visitors into paying customers.
AI chatbots could soon be getting an upgrade with planning capabilities
Statements to the media by executives at both OpenAI and Meta suggest that some ability to plan ahead will be incorporated into AI chatbots.
A rational tool like AI can’t exist in an irrational workplace environment
While the technological advances are remarkable, the promises of AI do not square with what we have learned in over 40 years of research in organisational psychology.
Chalmers: Surplus still the target, small business tax rate unlikely to change in federal budget
Australia's company tax rate is unlikely to change in the upcoming federal budget, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers, suggesting a combination of targeted tax breaks and incentives will anchor the economic blueprint.
Massive tax consequences coming for 42,000 small businesses ‘disengaged’ from ATO
More than 42,000 small businesses are reportedly "disengaged" from the Australian Taxation Office, risking massive consequences when overdue payment rules change in 2025.
Neural Notes: Big tech is coming for Nvidia’s AI chippies
In this week's edition: everyone wants some of Nvidia's AI chip money with Apple, Intel, Google and Meta all unveiling their latest offerings.
Rod Sims: New reforms will add commercial common sense into merger laws
The merger reforms reflect a healthy approach to increased competition in our economy which will benefit consumers, most businesses, and the wider economy, writes Rod Sims.
WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge on the difference between equal pay and the gender pay gap
WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge is hard at work making sure that people’s understanding of what contributes to the gender pay gap in this country is crystal clear.
China may have removed tariffs on Australian wine but its market is no longer the same
China has finally ended its tariffs on Australian wine, which had been imposed for more than three years at rates as high as 218.4%. But while we’ve been away, things have changed in the Chinese wine market.
It’s official: Australia Post will now deliver your letters every second day
From Monday, Australia Post will undertake the delivery of letters every second day instead of every day for 98% of locations across Australia.