Yesterday
Dubber sues auditors BDO for negligence over missing funds
The ASX-listed company backed by tech billionaire Alex Waislitz is trying to recoup $26.6 million of funds it says disappeared from a term deposit last year.
The recycling firm keeping Australia’s secrets safe
Destroying devices that hold Australia’s secrets is big business for WV Technologies, which wins the Sustainability Leaders’ retail, media, tourism and technology category.
This Month
Hundreds of Australians apply for help to leave the Middle East
Dozens injured in latest wave of missile attacks on Israel; Earthquake rocks Iran nuclear site; Anthony Albanese meets with Canada’s PM ahead of G7. How the day unfolded.
HESTA fund managers boost female ranks in diversity push
The superannuation giant is pushing to reform the male-dominated funds management sector, saying diverse teams make better investment decisions.
Blackbird-backed marketing start-up Tracksuit hits $400m valuation
The New Zealand-headquartered business helps small companies analyse their advertising spending. It will also ditch its co-chief executive model.
Amazon launches new marketplace to rival Officeworks, Harvey Norman
The online retail giant plans to bolster its growth in Australia with a new online offering that will target businesses and government customers.
What quitting taught this young CEO about leadership
Stephanie Leathers, named Young Leader in the Financial Review Women in Leadership Awards, learnt from some of Australia’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.
‘Next Cochlear’ launches ASX float to sell its ‘medical Lego’
Tetratherix, a medical device company backed by Xero founder Rod Drury, is set to make its ASX debut later this month with an ambitious global pitch for investors.
Forget a government data centre strategy, just slash red tape: AirTrunk
Carly Wishart, an executive at the digital infrastructure giant, warns that there are many countries in the region jockeying to attract data centres.
Greens senator joins Labor in shock defection
WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has joined the Labor Party; Liberals flag change to nuclear policy; Matildas pick new coach. How the day unfolded.
Tech company collapse sparks shareholder battle with $14b chipmaker
A group of Australian shareholders are taking on a Taiwanese semiconductor giant in a battle over collapsed listed-tech company Nuheara.
May
Melbourne entrepreneur builds $3b gaming empire out of solitaire app
Meet the Aussie game designer who’s built a global company by making simple online games better than anyone else.
‘They can afford it’, Labor says of super tax, as Rich Listers take stock
Some of Australia’s richest people including Gina Rinehart and Jack Cowin have warned the proposed tax on super balances above $3 million will stymie investment.
He quit consulting. Now his AI start-up is worth $100m
Unleash Live, a 10-year-old artificial intelligence firm, has raised $17 million after signing up BHP, Alcoa and Chevron as clients.
Richard White looks for WiseTech reset with $3.2b e2open acquisition
But brokers aren’t sure it can turn things around for the target, which has struggled to retain clients and suffered a long slide in share price.
Celtics deal a slam dunk as investors cheer Catapult result
Catapult Sports shares hit record highs on Wednesday as its CEO said increased investment in professional sports team would drive demand for its products.
TechnologyOne targets more government work after profit beat
The Brisbane-based software giant will pay a record interim dividend after reporting strong revenue growth, especially in the UK market.
How this VC fund landed $100m from UniSuper
One of Australia’s largest industry funds has lifted its venture capital allocation to $100 million, ignoring fears about Labor’s super tax reforms.
Dicker steps down after four decades at the helm of his eponymous firm
The technology veteran will step down as the chief executive and chairman of the ASX-listed IT distributor.
Aussie restaurant app with backing of Michelin star chef secures $18m in funding
Hospitality start-up EatClub had enlisted the help of wealthy families and a celebrity chef to expand into the UK.