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The new partnership with Hemsworth will see Archie Rose take its locally made spirits to the US for the first time later this year. The post Chris Hemsworth joins Aussie distiller Archie Rose as co-owner appeared first on SmartCompany.

Neural Notes spoke with Kim Teo to hear more about Me&u's transformation, and what others can learn from its own 'AI-first' update. The post “It didn’t feel foreign anymore”: Kim Teo on how Me&u became an AI-first startup appeared first on...

The Fitzroy store will give shoppers the opportunity to experience the brand’s trademark vibrant aesthetic in a whole new way. The post Kip&Co to bring its ‘house of colour’ to life with first retail store in Melbourne appeared first on SmartC...

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, aged 80, leaving behind dazzling hits, a philanthropic legacy, and a diverse business empire. The post Dolly Parton’s $628 million business empire went way beyond the ‘9 to 5’ appeared first on SmartComp...

Rebecca Judd has taken a sweat-equity stake in Australian tween skincare brand AlcheMe as it prepares to expand into the US. The post Rebecca Judd backs Aussie tween skincare brand AlcheMe appeared first on SmartCompany.

Australia’s retail results reveal consumers are still spending but increasingly prioritising value, promotions and products worth paying for. The post From JB Hi-Fi to Myer: What Australia’s retail results reveal about the squeezed consumer appear...

AI may be making bland brand language easier to produce, but it did not create the problem. The post Every company sounds identical now, and it started before AI did appeared first on SmartCompany.

Sydney developer Bathla Group has called in administrators, putting thousands of homes and buyers across three states in uncertainty. The post Sydney builder Bathla Group enters administration with more than 7,000 homes in its pipeline appeared fi...

When Beau Rheinberger looks at artificial intelligence, he doesn't see a shiny new buzzword or an overnight cure-all. Instead, he sees what his ex-military background calls a “force multiplier.” The post Busting termites with tech: How Bundilla Pe...

Escape room operator Escape This has passed 500,000 players as it expands from its home state into a growing national footprint. The post Escape room startup Escape This hits 500,000 players as it plots national expansion appeared first on SmartCo...

An unorthodox campaign sees the usually vanilla Deel recruiting a new starter for Snoop Dogg's ice cream brand Dr. Bombay. The post Apply like it’s hot: Snoop Dogg, Deel seek professional ice cream taster appeared first on SmartCompany.

Two high school students are among a growing cohort of Australian founders and entrepreneurs to receive API credits from OpenAI since the global AI giant launched in Australia. The post OpenAI equips Aussie SMEs with $5.5 million in startup credi...

Anthony Albanese wants new data centres kept away from homes, schools and prime farmland, but Queensland is pushing back against his renewable energy requirements. The post Albanese wants data centres banned near homes and farms appeared first on ...

The federal government's $15 billion manufacturing investment corporation said the loan is a step towards addressing the housing crisis. The post Built Living secures $120 million NRFC loan for cheaper, faster prefab apartments appeared first on S...

The federal government is considering a multimillion-dollar package to back SunRice employees in regional New South Wales. The post Multimillion-dollar deal could save regional SunRice roles appeared first on SmartCompany.

The instant success of Melbourne-made video game Big Walk has prompted calls for Australian governments to underpin the sector's next commercial hit. The post Australian-made Big Walk surges past one million sales in latest video game hit appeared...

Oz Hair & Beauty says personal information of some of its customers was exposed during the breach. The post Oz Hair & Beauty hit by data breach, customer names and contact details exposed appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Picklr venue at Cronulla will serve as the US company's flagship location in Australia. The post Picklr makes dinky di play for Aussie pickleball market with first Sydney club appeared first on SmartCompany.

A viral TikTok video shows an Amazon Prime Air drone dropping a package into a pool. The post Amazon drone delivery goes haywire in viral video appeared first on SmartCompany.

This week we've counted seven Australian and New Zealand startups that collectively raised $111.5 million. The post Seven ANZ startups that raised $111.5 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany.