ACTU says workers will ban engineered stone themselves if regulators don’t act
Australia's union movement says its members will forbid the use and transportation of engineered stone unless governments formally ban it outright, escalating pressure on businesses which process and use the popular material in home construction.
Sydney car dealership under fire for $55 cash ‘surcharge’
The dealership said it was a cash handling fee that was mislabelled as a surcharge. Meanwhile, card surcharges are generally less than 1.5%.
Australia Post wants to shut down post offices due to ‘oversupply’
Australia Post CEO Paul Graham appeared at Senate Estimates to ask for regulatory changes to reduce the amount of post offices in over saturated areas.
Fake website scams: Gorman, Frankie Says Relax issue warnings over imitation sites
Australian fashion label Gorman has once again warned customers to beware of imitation sites, after scammers tricked buyers into purchasing items from a fake digital storefront.
“Game-changing”: Uber makes massive EV push with 10,000 electric cars for drivers
Ride-share drivers will be given quick access to 10,000 electric vehicles as part of a deal between Uber and BYD.
“Absolute shock”: Australian Poshmark sellers given less than a week’s notice of platform closure
Australian users of resale platform Poshmark have been left stunned by the company’s decision to close its local operations next week, with sellers telling SmartCompany they say was too little notice.
How TikTok is giving Mingle Seasoning a touch of social spice
Mingle Seasoning's social media community drives brand awareness and helps the company determine what to develop next.
Rural women’s business award is a “gift that keeps on giving” for winemaker Ali Paulett
The 2023 South Australian winner of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award wants to pay her success forward.
Providoor returns, new owner asks holders of $4.4 million in gift cards to step forward
Providoor is back, offering fresh and frozen meals designed by celebrity chefs. And its told SmartCompany it wants to hear from unspent gift card holders.
Brilliant Lighting admit to engaging in resale price maintenance
Company has admitted to engaging in resale price maintenance and has submitted a court-enforceable undertaking to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.
The High Court was right to overturn Victoria’s EV tax but the road ahead is bumpy
The High Court was right to overturn Victoria's EV tax, writes John Quiggin, but there's a danger this decision will be extended to rule out any kind of road user charge.
Sara Lee falls into administration as challenging conditions melt the freezer aisle icon
Frozen dessert giant Sara Lee has collapsed into voluntary administration, appointing FTI Consulting to keep the mixers churning while pursuing a sale or restructure.
