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1. Apple just jacked up Macbook prices by 20% – so here’s where you can still find a bargain

   StartupDaily · 26 Jun 2026, 07:18 IST

   Apple raised MacBook and iPad prices by up to 20% just days before June 30. We checked around retailers to save hundreds.

2. Chalmers hails “victory for workers” as CGT, negative gearing bill passes into law

   SmartCompany · 26 Jun 2026, 06:10 IST

   After weeks of heated debate, major reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing have passed both houses of Parliament. The post Chalmers hails “victory for workers” as CGT, negative gearing bill passes into law appeared first on...

3. Three Aussie startups that raised $465.6 million this week

   SmartCompany · 26 Jun 2026, 06:00 IST

   This week was shaping up to be one of the quietest for funding this year. But Airwallex dramatically changed things overnight. The post Three Aussie startups that raised $465.6 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany .

4. Apple hiked MacBook prices before EOFY. Here’s how to get one cheaper

   SmartCompany · 26 Jun 2026, 05:39 IST

   Apple raised MacBook and iPad prices significantly just days before June 30. Here's why checking retailers could save EOFY shoppers hundreds of dollars. The post Apple hiked MacBook prices before EOFY.

5. Airwallex’s blockbuster $460 million raise sees valuation soar to $16 billion

   SmartCompany · 26 Jun 2026, 05:15 IST

   Airwallex previously raised $498 million in a Series G round last December that valued the business at $12 billion. The post Airwallex’s blockbuster $460 million raise sees valuation soar to $16 billion appeared first on SmartCompany .

6. 5 conservation startups just emerged from Taronga’s Hatch accelerator

   StartupDaily · 25 Jun 2026, 18:48 IST

   Taronga’s annual Hatch accelerator program has just released five new startups into the wild, with impact payments platform GreenPay winning the top prize of a $50,000 grant.

7. Airwallex worth $16 billion after $460 million Series H

   StartupDaily · 25 Jun 2026, 17:45 IST

   Airwallex hits $16B valuation with a $460M Series H, shrugging off AUSTRAC heat as it bets on AI finance.

8. Be careful what you wish for: tax reform and what happens to Australian innovation if we don’t get the message right and look out for each other

   StartupDaily · 25 Jun 2026, 12:57 IST

   Stop begging Treasury for startup tax miracles: Australia needs exits that recycle capital into the next Canva. Jim Cooper explains why the machine is broken.

9. Gilmour Space adds former NASA exec Pam Melroy to its board

   StartupDaily · 25 Jun 2026, 07:42 IST

   NASA heavyweight Pam Melroy joins Gilmour Space’s board as Australia’s rocket unicorn muscles into orbit.

10. We grew up fearing piracy laws, now AI is rewriting them in Australia

    SmartCompany · 25 Jun 2026, 07:23 IST

    From the 2000s Limewire panic to secret cabinet plans, Australia’s AI copyright fight will decide how LLMs use creative work... The post We grew up fearing piracy laws, now AI is rewriting them in Australia appeared first on SmartCompany .

11. Despite Lincraft stores closing, demand for craft is still growing

    SmartCompany · 25 Jun 2026, 04:05 IST

    Specialty brand leaders say despite Lincraft's closure, opportunity remains for businesses targeting hobbyists seeking an escape from the smartphone. The post Despite Lincraft stores closing, demand for craft is still growing appeared...

12. CoLabs has a new deep tech accelerator tackling the biggest problem founders face

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 13:19 IST

    Melbourne's CoLabs launches Kinesis to help deep tech founders nail product-market fit - apply to prevent building something no one wants.

13. Enterprise Monkey wins UN AI for Good award: Next stop, Geneva

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 11:43 IST

    Not ALL bad for humanity - meet the Aussie startup using AI to better the world.

14. A $95 million rays: ARENA backs UNSW, CSIRO and other unis to improve solar panels

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 11:38 IST

    ARENA pours $95M into Aussie solar innovation with UNSW and CSIRO, taking its total investment to more than $220M.

15. From scaleups to industry disruptors: Meet the 2027 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 11:40 IST

    The 2027 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ national finalists have been announced, showcasing founders and business leaders driving innovation, growth and impact across sectors including technology, consumer, industry, services and social...

16. Five ways my Switch 2 could be a better travel companion

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 09:13 IST

    As the Nintendo Switch 2 turns 1, a few tweaks could make the world's most modern portable console just that much better.

17. YouTube and Google settle US trial over social media harming kids

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 08:09 IST

    YouTube and Google settle teen mental health lawsuit as social media trials heat up.

18. Streetwear brand Geedup enters liquidation after ATO secures winding-up order

    SmartCompany · 24 Jun 2026, 07:38 IST

    The Australian Taxation Office has succeeded in its bid to wind up Sydney streetwear brand Geedup, after investigations into the collapsed business uncovered alleged tax debts of $2.2 million. The post Streetwear brand Geedup enters...

19. NSW Budget: What’s in it for business and startups

    StartupDaily · 23 Jun 2026, 13:48 IST

    NSW's budget offers SMEs a new $37M advisory program, premium freezes, and cost relief—but no big new grants.

20. Build an audience before you build a product: how women are flipping the startup playbook

    StartupDaily · 23 Jun 2026, 06:47 IST

    It’s a good idea to test the waters first to see if an idea has legs. Here’s how your community can help you do that.

21. Build an audience before you build a product: how women are flipping the startup playbook

    StartupDaily · 24 Jun 2026, 06:47 IST

    It’s a good idea to test the waters first to see if an idea has legs. Here’s how your community can help you do that.

22. Cooked: Apple CEO leaves customers with the bill for price increases

    StartupDaily · 20 Jun 2026, 05:47 IST

    Apple customers, brace for price hikes as outgoing CEO Tim Cook passes chip cost increases your way.

23. Anthropic unveils Claude Tag, an AI assistant that can work across Slack channels

    SmartCompany · 24 Jun 2026, 06:07 IST

    Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, an AI agent for Slack that can remember conversations, access company data and automate tasks. The post Anthropic unveils Claude Tag, an AI assistant that can work across Slack channels appeared first...

24. The compliance deadline catching Australian businesses off guard

    SmartCompany · 24 Jun 2026, 06:03 IST

    From July 1, many Australian businesses that have never had to think seriously about anti-money laundering rules will find themselves subject to them for the first time. The post The compliance deadline catching Australian businesses...

25. The one word you won’t find in the NSW Budget: startups

    StartupDaily · 23 Jun 2026, 13:23 IST

    NSW Budget ignores startups, slams business with more payroll tax—see why innovation is MIA.

26. ACCC takes health company Miyagi to court over salespeople posing as doctors

    SmartCompany · 24 Jun 2026, 04:48 IST

    Miyagi is accused of employing unqualified staff to pose as medical professionals and wrongfully sell health programs costing up to $7500. The post ACCC takes health company Miyagi to court over salespeople posing as doctors appeared...

27. The hidden costs lurking in your business bins

    SmartCompany · 24 Jun 2026, 04:26 IST

    From cardboard and glass to food scraps and soft plastics, many businesses are sending potentially valuable materials to landfill. Here's how the right recycling equipment can help improve resource recovery, reduce waste and support...

28. QLD budget 2026: What small businesses and startups need to know

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 11:22 IST

    The 2026-27 Queensland budget offers a suite of targeted small business support policies, but little in the way of specialist startup support, as Treasurer David Janetzki traces a years-long path back to surplus. The post QLD budget...

29. QLD budget 2026: What small businesses and startups need to know

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 11:22 IST

    The 2026-27 Queensland budget offers a suite of targeted small business support policies, but little in the way of specialist startup support, as Treasurer David Janetzki traces a years-long path back to surplus. The post QLD budget...

30. NSW budget reveals $37 million for Business Connect successor

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 08:41 IST

    The NSW budget has committed $37 million to a small business advisory program to replace Business Connect after the service was axed in 2025. The post NSW budget reveals $37 million for Business Connect successor appeared first on...

31. Greens cut deal with government to get Budget CGT changes through

    StartupDaily · 23 Jun 2026, 08:09 IST

    Greens deal clears path for contested CGT law, cutting property investor perks.

32. CGT, negative gearing reforms to pass after Labor secures Greens support

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 07:39 IST

    Greens Senator Larissa Waters confirmed the party will back the package, subject to amendments and an extended inquiry into the government's proposed NDIS overhaul. The post CGT, negative gearing reforms to pass after Labor secures...

33. WiseTech founder Richard White denies human trafficking allegations

    StartupDaily · 23 Jun 2026, 05:38 IST · Unconfirmed

    WiseTech's Richard White denies explosive human trafficking claims amid police probe rumours.

34. The federal government must not be allowed to discriminate against suppliers without union agreements

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 05:25 IST

    Labor’s latest workplace relations bill could tilt government procurement in favour of unionised businesses at the expense of SMEs. The post The federal government must not be allowed to discriminate against suppliers without union...

35. Fuel prices set to rise as government winds back excise cut

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 04:37 IST

    Australians will pay more for petrol and diesel from July 1 as the federal government begins winding back temporary fuel tax relief introduced during the Middle East conflict. The post Fuel prices set to rise as government winds back...

36. Women’s heath data startup Ovum lands $4 million Seed round

    StartupDaily · 23 Jun 2026, 01:30 IST

    Ovum secures $4M to revolutionise women’s health with AI-driven data insights.

37. Sephora to roll out ‘quiet hours’ in Australia to make stores more inclusive

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 03:33 IST

    Sephora will turn down the music, adjust screens and minimise strong scents to offer calmer shopping experiences. The post Sephora to roll out ‘quiet hours’ in Australia to make stores more inclusive appeared first on SmartCompany .

38. Women’s health startup Ovum lands $4 million seed funding after tripling valuation

    SmartCompany · 23 Jun 2026, 00:30 IST

    Ovum has raised $4 million in seed funding after tripling its valuation, with plans to expand its women's health platform. The post Women’s health startup Ovum lands $4 million seed funding after tripling valuation appeared first on...

39. The costly mistake business owners risk making while waiting for tax reform

    SmartCompany · 22 Jun 2026, 09:54 IST

    Business owners are being urged not to make major decisions based on proposed tax reforms alone. Findex's Jonathan Scholes explains why waiting could be the smarter move. The post The costly mistake business owners risk making while...

40. Business groups sign last-ditch attempt to avert CGT reform

    SmartCompany · 22 Jun 2026, 11:33 IST

    Pressure is mounting on the federal government to change course on capital gains tax reform, with more than 30 business representative groups calling on federal lawmakers to reconsider a so-called "penalty on investment". The post...