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Revolut becomes Australia’s newest bank after securing deposit licence

David Adams — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:50:56 +0000

Revolut has moved quickly, launching business accounts with variable interest rates up to 4.25% and integrations with its existing features.

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Payday super rules blamed for the axing of two community music festivals

Liz Hobday — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:18:27 +0000

The new payday super rules have been blamed for the cancellation of the Newcastle Hunter and Inverloch Jazz Festivals.

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Nearly two in three small business owners are under financial pressure

Morganne Kopittke — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:19:20 +0000

A new BizCover survey reveals most Australian small business owners are under financial pressure, yet the vast majority remain proud of their businesses and optimistic about the future.

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Regional food brand Quincey Jones Preserves banks $259,000 for next growth phase

Morganne Kopittke — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:15:22 +0000

Quincey Jones Preserves has raised nearly $260,000 through equity crowdfunding to expand production, grow its retail footprint and pursue export opportunities.

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For limoncello brand Solbevi, winter is a cash flow test – not just a change in seasons

Morganne Kopittke — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:56:41 +0000

Melbourne drinks brand Solbevi shares how careful forecasting, disciplined cost management and cash flow planning can help seasonal businesses navigate quieter trading periods.

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Dashdot liquidator to retrieve $70,000 founder loan as creditor claims near $15.5 million

David Adams — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:09:03 +0000

The liquidator of collapsed buyers agency Dashdot expects to retrieve a $70,000 loan made to its founders, with less hope of recovering a $3 million inter-company loan for Dashdot's long list of creditors.

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Frasé Skin raises $1.2 million to expand its tradie-focused skincare into the US

Morganne Kopittke — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:38:27 +0000

Australian skincare brand Frasé Skin, which focuses on "men in boots", has raised $1.2 million through an equity crowdfunding round.

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ASIC expands probe into Big Four audit firms after KPMG allegations

Andrew Brown — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:02:14 +0000

ASIC has launched a broader investigation into the Big Four consulting firms following whistleblower allegations against KPMG.

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Xero launches Ultra, its ERP alternative for growing Australian businesses

David Adams — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:07:07 +0000

Xero says Ultra will fill the gap between basic accounting software and enterprise-scale solutions for growing businesses.

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Export Market Development Grant review calls to end ‘first in, first served’ model, add AI checks

David Adams — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:43:49 +0000

The Export Market Development Grant should adopt new judging criteria and consider AI for assessments, according to a new review.

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