Taxi industry blames states for unfair playing fieldThe Australian Taxi Industry Association (ATIA) has urged the Competition Policy Review to revise the taxi industry's competition regulations, with belief that some governments have already failed to exercise appropriate powers.July 7, 2014 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
Sydney's Tech Central expands with quantum terminal and scaleup hubQ-Ctrl, Sydney Quantum Academy, and Quantum Brilliance have been named as the first tenants of the new quantum terminal.November 28, 2021 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
GoCatch takes on Uber with launch of GoCarGoCar will initially be launched in Sydney, and provide a ridesharing service alongside GoCatch's existing taxi-booking service.February 22, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
Invoice2go raises $15m in Series C funding roundInvoice2go has raised a total of $50 million in funding thanks to investors Ribbit Capital and Accel, and will use it to further grow its product offering.November 3, 2015 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
Stone and Chalk to support Sydney fintech startupsFollowing recommendations made by the financial system inquiry report, the Stone and Chalk fintech hub has been established as an effort between the public and private sectors to ensure that Australia's financial systems keep pace with emerging technology.March 3, 2015 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
Global Kinetics closes AU$1.5m funding roundGlobal Kinetics Corporation has sourced an addition AU$1.5 million in its latest funding round from 55 investors globally.May 18, 2015 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
LaunchVic chips in to help Victorian angel groups assist over 40 early-stage startupsContributing a solid AU$1.16 million.May 18, 2020 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
Tank Stream Ventures startup fund hits AU$20m markTank Stream Ventures has announced the raising of AU$20 million, which it plans to invest in more startups looking to expand globally.May 11, 2015 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
ACCC gives ihail taxi-booking app the green lightThe ACCC has granted conditional authorisiation to launch and operate a new smartphone taxi-booking app that will be a joint venture between members including Yellow Cabs, Silver Top Taxi, and Cabcharge.March 21, 2016 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups
Labor pushes for sharing economy regulationsThe Australian opposition said it supports Uber and Airbnb, but that more regulations are needed around public safety, workers' rights, tax, and accessibility.March 24, 2015 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Startups