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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.

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“Hard economic landing”: Builders urge RBA to take its time on another interest rate hike as construction faces the brink

The construction industry is weighing the need to combat inflation against the likelihood rising interest rates will deter new home buyers.

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RBA hikes cash rate target 0.5% to 1.35%, matching market predictions as the central bank battles inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked the cash rate target 0.5% on Tuesday, matching market expectations as the central bank battles inflation.

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What is an ‘employee’? ATO aims to review superannuation guidance after landmark court ruling

The ATO is reassessing six guidelines on superannuation and employment after a High Court ruling found a worker contracted by a labour hire firm actually qualified as an employee.

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Between Work: New tech jobs platform aims to pair laid-off workers with firms like Canva and Airwallex

A new job-matching initiative from Earlywork and AfterWork hopes to pair laid-off tech workers with companies still building their headcount.

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Embattled retailer Sneakerboy now under administration with creditors to meet this month

Luxury footwear and streetwear retailer Sneakerboy is now under the administration of Hamilton Murphy Advisory, ASIC states.

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Hot towels, breakfast bowls and ping pong tables: Viral TikTok video sparks debate over LinkedIn work perks

After a young TikTok user went viral for sharing her office experience, an HR expert has warned viewers not to judge the "highlight reel".

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Bridge Road Brewers secures $1.5 million in equity crowdfunding, becoming Victoria’s latest craft brewery investment success story

The Beechworth-based company closed its Birchal campaign at 10pm Thursday after accruing $1.5 million in support from 872 separate investors.

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Restaurant industry hails NSW Dine & Discover scheme on its final day, but says focus must now turn to staff shortage crisis

The Dine & Discover voucher scheme, which afforded NSW residents with six $25 vouchers for use at registered hospitality venues and tourism businesses, officially ends today.

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More than 500 small business clients left in banking limbo as Volt closure hits SME money app Parpera

SME money app Parpera told clients to empty their accounts after Volt, the neobank providing banking services, revealed it is shutting shop.

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Australian BNPL sector touts $14.3 billion in economic benefits as lawmakers weigh the fate of pay-in-four providers

As Australian lawmakers consider how best to regulate the BNPL sector, a leading industry group claims pay-in-four systems provide a massive boon to local retailers and benefit local consumers.

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Volt urges customers to empty their deposit accounts as the neobank pioneer exits the banking sector

Volt on Wednesday confirmed the "difficult decision" to end its deposit-taking functions and return all deposits to its customers.

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“The best earbuds in the world”: Inside Nura’s Melbourne HQ before the launch of its latest, greatest audio product

Melbourne startup Nura has unveiled the NuraTrue Pro wireless earphones and SmartCompany's David Adams was one of the first people outside the company to sample the pioneering technology.

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