Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has hit out at the federal government, saying small businesses need help, not hindrance. smartcompany.com.au/business…

Pokémon cards are hot property, and thieves have caught on. Australian retailers are counting the cost, with one store losing $170,000 in stock. smartcompany.com.au/retail/g…

Revenue from turning Australian research into businesses and commercial products hit a record $336 million in 2025, up 39%, even as government funding cuts threaten startup growth. smartcompany.com.au/growth/r…

Only a handful of banks and payment services providers have reduced their merchant fees since October 1's surcharge reforms, according to a new analysis. smartcompany.com.au/finance/…

The numbers show that, until the pandemic, Victorian Labor was a disciplined and economically successful government. Then it lost its way. smartcompany.com.au/business…

Australian trucking operators say competitors using alleged sham contracting arrangements are undercutting them by up to 30%, as the Fair Work Ombudsman investigates worker misclassification across the industry. smartcompany.com.au/transpor…

Federal ministers knew for months the tax office was considering no longer accepting credit card payments when a ban on surcharges came into effect. smartcompany.com.au/economy/…

Who will take home the 2026 Smart50 Community Hero Award? Meet the finalists: 🏆 CJC Management 🏆 Pest2Kill Join us at the Smart50 Awards Gala on 12 November in Melbourne to celebrate the finalists and discover who takes home the award. 🎟️ Tickets: smart50awards.com.au/

Kmart allegedly sold nail glue without adequate warnings about burn risks, and retailed products without testing button battery safety. smartcompany.com.au/retail/k…

Payments technology was the real theme of this week's startup raises, with three businesses across Australia and New Zealand scooping up new funding. smartcompany.com.au/startups…

The Meta CEO has been ridiculed for his beer-drinking technique on Stripe co-founder John Collison's podcast, but Zuckerberg said "that's just my face." smartcompany.com.au/technolo…

Meet the 2026 Smart50 Regional Business Award finalists! 🏆 The Laundry Lady 🏆 Teeny Tiny Homes 🏆 Ramp Advisory Partners 🏆 Seed & Sprout Winner revealed at the Smart50 Awards Gala, 12 November: smart50awards.com.au/ Thanks to @Mastercard for sponsoring the Smart50 Awards.

Àerre started life as an online-only brand, specialising in perfumes 'inspired by' luxury scents but sold at affordable prices. smartcompany.com.au/retail/%…

The Jila range of gum and mints will soon roll onto the shelves of 16,500 stores across major South Korean retail chains CU Convenience and Olive Young. smartcompany.com.au/retail/b…

Addison called it a "great privilege" to serve the small business community through what "continues to be a very tough environment" for SMEs. smartcompany.com.au/business…

The closures will begin on Thursday, after prospective buyers indicated they would not seek to continue trading the 26 locations. smartcompany.com.au/retail/c…

🌱 Who will win the 2026 Smart50 Sustainability Award? Meet the finalists: Joonya, Earth & Skin, Simple Waste Solutions, Platypus Dental, Camie Fleur & Planet Protector Group. 🏆 Join us in Melbourne on 12 November to find out! 🎟️ Tickets: smart50awards.com.au/

Former Beyond Blue executive Greg Jennings has been appointed Victoria's Small Business Commissioner, bringing experience in workplace mental health and industrial relations. smartcompany.com.au/business…

The business, known for its bathbombs and ethically-sourced products, said it will not renew its ten Westfield leases once they expire. smartcompany.com.au/retail/l…

As Market Square's decline drives major retailers out of the centre, Geelong's mayor says something must be done. smartcompany.com.au/retail/g…