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Zero-interest loans open for businesses hit by fuel crisis

Tegan Jones — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:20:27 +0000

Zero-interest loans are now open for some businesses hit by the fuel crisis, with banks rolling out $1 billion in NRF-backed support.

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Bronte Campbell’s Earthletica raises $1.13 million via Birchal to take its sustainable activewear mainstream

Morganne Kopittke — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:10:13 +0000

Earthletica has raised over $1.13 million from 429 investors via Birchal to scale its sustainable activewear brand across Australia.

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Revolut bets on Aussie SMEs as it pushes beyond travel cards

Tegan Jones — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:41:32 +0000

Revolut is expanding in Australia, targeting SMEs and gaps in local banking as it shifts from a travel card to a financial platform.

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Fuel crisis: SME lenders roll out tailored support as costs surge

David Adams — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:05:44 +0000

Prospa and Judo Bank are among the SME lenders that are offering adjustments and other support to businesses amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

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Australia Post to offer same-day delivery to almost 90% of Australians following startup acquisition

Eloise Keating — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:21:09 +0000

The Rendr platform connects merchants with the best delivery partners for them in real time, based on their location and available delivery windows.

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Albanese taps NRF for interest-free small business loans amid fuel crisis

Tegan Jones — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:53 +0000

The government will roll out NRF-backed interest-free loans for small businesses, including freight and fuel operators, amid the fuel crisis.

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Fears small businesses will be stuck with card fees in surcharge overhaul

David Adams — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:30:55 +0000

The RBA and business groups are split on the incoming card surcharge ban, with the latter seeking assurances merchants will be better off.

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RBA bans card surcharging for small businesses from October 1

David Adams — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:52:54 +0000

Merchants will be banned from surcharging the cost of accepting credit and debit card payments from October 1, in a suite of reforms the RBA hopes will ultimately drive down costs for traders and consumers.

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What Australia’s new anti-money laundering rules could mean for your business

David Adams — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:43:26 +0000

Major reforms to Australia's anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime come into effect Tuesday, imposing new rules on regulated businesses before they spread to accountants, lawyers, and precious gem dealers.

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Jules Robinson brings back $5,000 Fuel Fund grant to back women founders

Morganne Kopittke — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:13:00 +0000

Jules Robinson has relaunched her $5,000 Fuel Fund grant to support women-led businesses across Australia after overwhelming applications in its first round.

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