Editor-in-Chief Sarah O’Carroll ushers in the new year (a little belatedly) with our 2024 rich list, an appreciation for designers, and a look into what is ahead for the Forbes community. This letter from Editor-in-Chief Sarah O’Carroll first appeared in Issue 9 of Forbes Australia. Forbes Australia Issue 9 is out now. Tap here to secure […]
Many influencers worldwide have transformed their fame into businesses, but few have been as successful as Tash Oakley, the co-founder of Monday Swimwear and The Pilates Class. Tash Oakley will be speaking at Forbes’ upcoming Leadership Summit on February 27 in Sydney. You can secure your spot here. Influencer-turned-entrepreneur Natasha Oakley was born to two […]
How two former special forces soldiers listed an indoor skydiving company on the ASX then branched into VR gaming before going back to their roots to build a VR system for training cops and soldiers. Key Takeaways The M4 assault rifle in xReality Group CEO Wayne Jones’s hands is a real, licensed weapon, but its […]
While craft brewers struggle to survive a COVID-19 tax hangover, they’ve still managed to dominate Australia’s Hottest 100 of beers. Key Takeaways When Kylie Lethbridge first started at the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), Australia was getting more than one new craft brewery a week. And while the numbers continue to grow, the last 12 months […]
Hostplus’s Indexed Balanced super fund was the highest returning “balanced” super fund of 2023, returning 13.2%. Chief Investment Officer Sam Sicilia explains how they did it … and why he puts his money elsewhere. Why did the Hostplus Indexed Balanced fund beat all the other balanced funds (returning 13.2%) in 2023 ? So let me […]
From pop stars to tech company founders, the youngest members of Forbes’ 2023 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women are making their mark, whether in business or entertainment. All figures are in USD. For most people, success is built over a few decades. But the youngest members on Forbes’ 2023 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women harnessed their […]
Jim’s Cleaning Group is offering to give every sacked worker from the collapsed Godfreys vacuum cleaner chain their own business. When Jim’s Cleaning Group founder Haydar Hussein heard that up to 171 Godfreys staff faced the sack after the collapse of the vacuum cleaner chain on January 30, it hit him on an emotional level. […]
American Charlie Bass made a fortune in Australian mining but is now giving away a million dollars a year trying to break the country’s ‘resource curse’ – making him a Senior Australian of the Year candidate. Charlie Bass remembers seeing a bunch of men in dusty work clothes sitting on the kerb in Kalgoorlie, mid-morning, […]
The Indigenous business sector has experienced extraordinary growth in the 21st century, admittedly coming off a low base. Still, the achievements of the individuals who have built viable, strong enterprises are undeniable. Shivaune Field crunches the numbers and examines what needs to be done to continue growth in the sector. This article was featured in […]
How RØDE beat off an attack by a Chinese drone company and how a lack of workers sent another high-tech manufacturer offshore Peter Freedman, founder and owner of RØDE Microphones, was worried. DJI, a Chinese government-backed drone company, was diversifying into video and sound and had come out with a new wireless microphone early this […]