Melbourne’s start-up credentials boosted with new sponsorship
[1] Melbourne is starting to be a popular “port of call” for technology entrepreneurs. [2] One proof of this is, York Butter Factory’s (YBF) newly found support from professional ser...
Australia set to get an equity crowdfunding platform dedicated to health-tech sector
[1] Australia will soon be launching an equity crowdfunding platform for the health-tech sector called Healthfundr. [2] Healthfundr is an equity crowdfunding developed by business advisory Altezza Par...
More spaces for disruption: This Australian startup is really driving innovation
[1] Thanks to Parkhound, a shortlisted company in the 2015 StartUpSmart Awards, Australian motorists will no longer have a hard time in finding parking spaces. [2] Parkhound is an online startup co-fo...
Gartner: Tech spend in Australia to grow to $78.7bn
[1] According to Gartner, Australia is bucking global trends with forecasts indicating growth to $78.7 billion in 2015 (from $75.6 billion), an increase of 4.2 per cent on last year. [2] It has also n...
‘Netflix tax’ might not be imposed on all
[1] The consumer advocacy group Choice has noted that people who conceal their location may escape paying the GST even if it is imposed by the federal government. [2] The consumer group said the probl...
Australian businesses create their own apps for Apple Watch
[1] The Apple Watch has made its official debut at Apple Stores across Australia, with pre-orders being opened through its online portal from today. [2] Even with the pre-orders for the Apple Watch ju...
Etherstack to supply tactical communications equipment to AFP
[1] Australian Listed Wireless technology vendor, Etherstack (ASX:ESK), has won a competitive tender process to supply tactical communications equipment to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). [2] Eth...
Subscription fitness service AnyClass gets in shape for battle ahead
[1] AnyClass is anticipating that they can acquire more users as they become the first online company to offer online subscription fitness services in Australia. [2] Through their nation-wide subscrip...
Aussie design startup Canva hits two million users
[1] Aussie design company Canva is in cloud nine today as they’ve reached two million users since its launch in 2013. [2] To date, more than 200,000 organizations have been making use of their ...
Startups and young talent key to tackling social issues
[1] Sydney-based digital platform HireUp is one of those included in the waiting list for the Startup Smart Awards. [2] According to its co-founder Jordan O’Reilly, the current generation are social...