10 rising Australian startups that you really need to keep track of

From development to design, from fintech to even ‘lawtech,’ Australia is seeing growth across the country that is having a global impact Due to recent developments regarding the crowdfunding legislation changes, as well as tax breaks aimed at start-up investors, Australia has become a home for a number of interesting start-ups.

Finalists announced for prestigious rural women’s award

Three inspirational and innovative Queensland Women will be vying for the prestigious Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development, Bill Byrne today congratulated the three finalists. “I’m delighted to announce the Queensland finalists for the 2017 RIRDC Rural Women’s Award,” Minister Byrne said.

Rocky’s top business export shares secrets to success

GET out of the way, take down barriers and let young people get on with the job. That’s entrepreneur Steve Baxter’s advice for all levels of government looking to capitalise on and grow innovative start-up businesses. The former North Rockhampton High School student made some of his millions with schoolmate Bevan Slattery, with the pair launching PIPE Networks in 2001.

Two Far North Queensland business women in running for state award

Two Mareeba women are among a trio vying for the prestigious Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. Tracey Beikoff, founder and chief executive officer of Rescue Swag, and Jessica Fealy, an accounting and communications business owner, both from Mareeba, have been named finalists with Jacqui Wilson-Smith, co-founder and chair of the Food and Agribusiness Network and Global Innovations Manager at McCormick, Eerwah Vale.

SYD Parking Profits Soar – AFR

Sydney Airport car park profits soar to record highs on back of fat margins The ACCC has said Sydney Airport’s huge 73 per cent profit margin on car parking shows it lacks competitive pressures on pricing.