Airbnb distances itself from billionaire co-founder’s DOGE work
Airbnb is facing backlash over co-founder Joe Gebbia’s decision to work with Elon Musk at DOGE.
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Blackbird vaults AI startup Springboards forward with $5m seed raise
The Queensland-based startup, founded by husband and wife ad executives Pip Bingemann and Amy Tucker, is using AI to enable ad agencies to ‘supercharge their creativity.’
The leadership deficit: Australia’s most pressing workplace risk
With burnout remaining pervasive in Australian workplaces despite billions being spent on wellbeing programs, Professor Alex Christou of Monash Business School makes the case that poor leadership is the real problem underlying high levels of stress and low productivity. By Professor Alex Christou of Monash Business School * As we enter 2025, corporate Australia finds […]
5 tips for making semi-retirement work
By not quitting work completely, you can use the semi-retirement strategy to significantly increase your retirement income for when you do eventually retire full-time.
OpenAI debuts GPT-4.5—What we know about the latest ChatGPT model
OpenAI researchers said the new model was the company’s “best chat model yet,” citing an improved knowledge base and better contextual understanding.
Billionaire Richard White regains control of software firm WiseTech
WiseTech Global on Wednesday appointed its founder Richard White as executive chairman, enabling the tycoon to take back control of the Australian freight-software company four months after quitting as CEO.
Driving retail growth in turbulent economic times
After years of uncertainty, Australian retailers are seeing a much-needed boost, with December sales up 1.0 per cent. But in a shifting economic climate, long-term success will depend on digital innovation, data-driven strategies, and a seamless customer experience, writes Maurice Zicman.
‘Every right to protect its borders’: Forrest family commits another $5m to Ukraine
The WA-headquartered Minderoo Foundation, founded by the billionaire Forrest family in 2001, has given $25 million to aid the Ukrainian people and support the country’s fight for sovereignty against Russia.
Meet 5 foodtech innovators breaking new ground in rural Australia
Named as 2025’s ‘AgriFutures evokeAG Groundbreakers,’ these changemakers are working toward a sustainable and innovative agrifood future for Australia.
‘Let’s not slip back as other countries have’: Cathy Foley’s DEI blueprint for Australia
Cathy Foley, Australia’s former Chief Scientist, today received the 2025 Excellence in Women’s Leadership award. She pens an exclusive op-ed for Forbes Australia on the need to continue diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.