Australian economy stories
Australia's tech sector hits AUD $248.5bn GDP in 2025, reaching its 2030 target early and cementing its role as the nation's productivity engine.
Late payments leave Australian small firms fearing missed Payday Super, as Xero finds cash flow gaps and AUD $15,257 losses on average.
Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.
AI tools and cost-of-living strain see Australian lenders block AUD $1.5 billion in loan fraud as money mule cases almost double.
OpenAI triples Australian startup credits to USD $50,000 and adds free ChatGPT Business seats in expanded local founders programme.
Quantum Australia says it turned AUD $12 million in public funds into AUD $56 million in quantum research, claiming a 4.5x return.
Australian firms' slow, piecemeal AI adoption risks wasted investment and lost ground to faster-moving global rivals, TP leaders warn.
Australia's fintech sector could add AUD $37 billion to GDP and hit AUD $71 billion in revenue by 2035, if capital and policy align.
Australian SMEs are upbeat on 2026 growth but say they are “flying blind”, lacking strategic advisers and facing a sharp regional advice gap.
Australia risks missing a USD $6.5 billion tech opportunity unless it opens flexible, skills-first pathways for women into digital roles.
Construction and manufacturing fuel a second straight quarter of growth for Australian SMEs, narrowing the gap with the wider economy.
Australia's gender pay gap costs AUD $1.26b weekly as skewed perceptions, hidden data and bias stall real progress on workplace equality.
Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.
Australia's productivity hinges on AI skills for all, with inclusive training and leadership key to unlocking AUD $115 billion by 2030.
Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.
Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.
Courier and home-delivery firms have powered transport to become Australia's fastest-growing new business sector over the past decade.
Late payments are pushing more Australian small firms into debt, draining weeks on chasing invoices and fuelling rising financial stress.
Colter Bay launches Australian private credit fund with AUD $100m facility to plug an estimated AUD $25bn lower mid-market funding gap.
Ahead of International Women's Day, new research exposes how shattered confidence, bias and complexity fuel a stubborn credit gap for women.
