Explore our News

Smart insights to help your business grow faster.

Stay informed with the latest small business news, practical insights, upcoming events, government announcements, and business updates, providing relevant information and resources to help your business grow, adapt, and succeed. 

chatroom-banner
Free fast-tracked trade qualifications to target housing skills shortages.
Government
08 September, 2026
Free fast-tracked trade qualifications to target housing skills shortages.

Summary: The federal government’s $78 million Advanced Entry Trades Training program is designed to fast-track nationally recognised qualifications for up…

Card surcharge ban starts 1 October 2026: stakeholder kit released for small business networks
Cashflow
28 August, 2026
Card surcharge ban starts 1 October 2026: stakeholder kit released for small business networks

From 1 October 2026, card surcharges are set to end for many everyday card payments in Australia, including payments made through eftpos, Mastercard, Visa…

Regional Pulse Survey seeks business input for Southern NSW and ACT planning
Market Research
22 July, 2026
Regional Pulse Survey seeks business input for Southern NSW and ACT planning

Summary: Regional Development Australia Southern NSW and ACT has opened its Thrive Regional Pulse Survey, seeking input from people who live, work,…

NSW offers business advisory support for Great Western Highway closure impacts
Small Business
15 July, 2026
NSW offers business advisory support for Great Western Highway closure impacts

Summary: Small businesses affected by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass can register for free, tailored business advisory support…

Treasury consults on discretionary trust tax changes
Tax
14 July, 2026
Treasury consults on discretionary trust tax changes

Summary: Treasury has released consultation material on reforms affecting discretionary trusts and capital gains tax concessions. Treasury says all 2.7…

South Australia launches $50,000 grants for businesses hit by algal bloom
Small Business
09 July, 2026
South Australia launches $50,000 grants for businesses hit by algal bloom

The South Australian Government has opened applications for the Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant, offering grants of up to $50,000 to eligible…

Treasury consultation on unfair trading protections closes this week
Government
06 July, 2026
Treasury consultation on unfair trading protections closes this week

Summary: Treasury is consulting on whether unfair trading practice protections should be extended to small businesses, including where small businesses…

ASIC fees rise and new company search enters public beta
Small Business
01 July, 2026
ASIC fees rise and new company search enters public beta

Some ASIC fees changed from today following CPI indexation. Business.gov.au reports that business name registration or renewal has increased from $45 to…