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David Adams is a senior business journalist at SmartCompany. He is interested in the challenges and opportunities facing Australian businesses, along with the influences of technology, culture, and a changing climate. Before SmartCompany, David served as a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can find him on Twitter at @DavidAdams_AU.

Malcolm Turnbull joins Atlassian and Canva co-founders in $21 million funding round for solar innovator SunDrive

Australian solar panel innovator SunDrive's new funding round features input from heavyweight renewable energy investor Mike Cannon-Brookes and Canva co-founder Cameron Adams.

methane

Seaweed startup aims to stop cow burps and farts as Australia poised to back Biden methane pledge

The federal government is expected to adopt new methane reduction targets in the coming weeks, boosting Australian startups committed to slashing emissions in the livestock industry.

tourism

Ruby the Roo might not solve Australia’s international tourism woes, say small businesses

Tourism Australia's CGI mascot will roll out in 15 key markets, but smaller travel operators suggest the campaign could be more nuanced in its approach.

Australian fintech unicorn Airwallex retains $8.8 billion valuation after new $159 million funding round

Australian fintech Airwallex has secured a new US$100 million ($159.6 million) funding round to power its international growth, but trying market conditions have kept the company from advancing on its $5.5 billion valuation.

tga-influencers

ATO ‘influencer tax’ crackdown on celebrity endorsements

A draft ruling from the ATO could significantly change how famous entertainers, sports people, and influencers profit from their fame.

remote workforce flexible work

Managers are lagging other employees in the rush back to the office, new WFH data shows

As Australian company leaders usher employees back into the office, new research suggests managers are still spending more time working from home than their colleagues.

antler

VC player Antler reportedly gauging interest in new multimillion-dollar fund targeting earliest-stage startups

Venture capital firm Antler is reportedly gauging investor interest in a new $60 million fund dedicated to extremely early-stage Australian startups, defying broader market uncertainty.

diy blinds

Home furnishing innovator DIY Blinds secures $15 million investment from Australian Business Growth Fund

DIY Blinds has received a $15 million investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund after winning over the public-private partnership with its plan to reboot the window furnishing sector.

data

Government plan allowing Optus to share hacked user data with banks labelled a “red herring” by privacy advocates

The federal government wants to make it easier for telcos to share hacked user data with the banks, but advocates want greater action.

open-source-software tech skills AI

Revealed: The industry sectors facing the most significant skills shortages in 2022

Eleven of Australia's 20 largest employment sectors are facing a skills shortage in 2022, the National Skills Commission says.

“Critical for senior leaders to remain connected”: Lessons for businesses after Essendon CEO departs one day into new role

Essendon Football Club CEO Andrew Thorburn has tendered his resignation just one day into his new role, throwing the organisation's plans into disarray while signaling the importance of cultural fit in leadership recruiting decisions.

ACCC

ACCC greenwashing crackdown earns startup support as sustainability claims go unchecked

Australia's competition watchdog will soon "sweep" company websites for false or misleading claims about environmental sustainability, with penalties on the cards for serious breaches.

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