Entrepreneurs

The Australian government is ending the Women in STEM Ambassador initiative after almost six years of operation, a move that has been described as “another blow” for advocates.

It was amongst the fresh produce and canned goods aisles of a grocery store that Mekė Baby founder and Melbourne mum Elysia Krstevski had the idea for Australia's first portable milk warmer.

Big positive changes in a family – including job promotions, weddings and new babies – and negative changes – such as when someone sadly passes away – can really shake things up for someone trying to start a business.

Rural women in Australia are being dubbed as “bush podpreneurs,” as they are increasingly creating magazines, podcasts, online communities, and more to connect and communicate with other women.

First Nations women and girls in Broome will now have access to free entrepreneurial workshops facilitated by the Academy for Enterprising Girls, in partnership with Make It Happen HQ.

PerkyPod is a patent-pending plant pot that contains internal drainage, filtration and a water catchment system, offering an alternative to the current self-watering pots already on the market. 

According to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward data, the microbusiness community has flourished in Australia since the pandemic, with 52% of microbusinesses set up after 2020.

Simone Tsigolis founded Jetlag Remedy in 2020 after she identified a demand for personalised cleaning and housekeeping services designed specifically for busy parents and professionals. 

In just 12 months, Hackerlily HipSurfer has turned over more than $250,000 and won three awards.

Burning Heroes is the first startup awards created by founders for founders and first began in 2022.

Growing a business from $4 million in revenue to $40 million in just four years is no easy feat, but for Noshu founder Rachel Bajada, this number is about to become a reality in 2024.

With parents burning out, the need for innovation in coping with the mental load of family admin has never been more apparent.