“Contingencies” put in place amid fears over Rex Airlines’ future
The federal government is keeping an "hour by hour" watch on regional airline Rex amid rising concerns the carrier is in trouble.
Subsidised ‘big, dumb’ utes cost Aussie taxpayers $250 million
Large utes are exempt from the Luxury Car Tax while contributing to higher carbon emissions, road damage and serious safety concerns, according to a report by think tank the Australia Institute.
Why EVs alone aren’t the answer to Australia’s climate emergency
While much focus to date has been on the uptake of EVs driving down our transport emissions, modest sales figures leave Australia vulnerable to not meeting emissions reduction targets.
Industrial laundry powerhouse Consolidated Linen Service irons out $6 million investment deal
The industrial laundry business is more than a bit of froth. Just ask Consolidated Linen Service, the regional Queensland enterprise that just secured $6 million in growth capital from the Australian Business Growth Fund.
As affordable Chinese EVs flood the market, will Aussie consumers be the real winners?
The increasing availability of Chinese brands is making the Australian market more competitive, forcing major brands like Tesla to reduce prices.
Beauty subscription pioneer Bellabox to cease operations amid rising costs
Bellabox, a skincare and beauty product subscription service that pioneered the model in Australia, says it will cease operations this month.
Shippit’s new insights platform to give Aussie retailers full visibility from cart to doorstep
Shippit Insights analyses over 250 metrics to help retailers identify ways to cut costs and improve the customer delivery experience.
Electric vehicle price war turns Port of Melbourne into a ‘Tesla graveyard’
Australian drivers are set to benefit from a price war as brands battle for a larger share of the electric vehicles market, and Australia becomes a key target for Chinese automakers facing tariffs in other parts of the world.
“Struggling to remain viable”: Petition calls for licensed post offices to provide more services, not less
Licensed post offices across Australia are "struggling to remain viable", a new petition says, arguing restrictions on the types of products and services they provide should be lifted to boost profitability.
Logistics startup Ofload raises $31 million to deliver carbon emissions tracking platform
Founded in 2019 by Geoffroy Henry, Ofload is a digital platform focused on helping companies make their supply chains more efficient, and now, greener.
Newcastle newsagency files for liquidation after failed battle to retain Aus Post license
A Newcastle licensed post office that fought to keep its doors open has entered liquidation, as Australia Post champions reforms it says will make its services more efficient and financially sustainable.
Bonza isn’t the first Australian budget airline to struggle – and it won’t be the last
Low-cost carrier Bonza has just become the aviation industry’s latest casualty, entering voluntary administration on Tuesday after abruptly cancelling all flights.
