#Sydney
Kings Cross: Lockout laws and drink restrictions to be scrapped
The controversial Kings Cross lockout laws the NSW Government implemented in 2014 are set to be lifted, with restrictions on lockouts and drinks to be eased from next month.
COVID-19 Restrictions to ease across Sydney; here are the changes
More guests per household, no compulsory mask-wearing at retail venues, eased restrictions on the square metres spacing rule, and more…
Flare raises $21 million in Series B round
Startup receives major funding.
Sydney named the best location in the Asia Pacific for startup ecosystem connectedness
Sydney is the number one location in the Asia Pacific for startup founders to connect and building strong relationships, the results of a global startup survey show. [Related: “Huge coup for Sydney” – $35m startup hub to host exclusive Microsoft accelerator program, The NSW Government is launching a $35 million innovation hub; the startup […]
AI democratisation startup Daisee raises $8.8m; CEO talks ‘taking a leaf’ out of Google’s book
Artificial intelligence startup Daisee has raised $8.8 million in a Series A funding round led by Alium Capital. Speaking with Dynamic Business, co-founder and CEO Richard Kimber explained the investment would support Daisee’s efforts to ‘democratise’ AI and combat Australia’s ‘brain drain’. Launched in August 2017, Daisee leverages AI research from within Australia’s university ecosystem […]
The NSW Government is launching a $35 million innovation hub; the startup community reacts
The NSW Government has pumped $35 million into the creation of a startup and innovation hub, which will occupy 17,000 square metres, across 11 floors, on York Street in Sydney’s CBD. In a joint statement, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Small Business Minister John Barilaro said the Sydney Startup Hub will be the largest startup hub […]
Meditate with Kevin and Nikki: the ‘zen-trepreneurs’ helping overworked urbanites
Society is moving at such a rapid pace that striking a healthy work-life balance seems increasingly impossible. We’re expected to wear multiple hats, juggle competing deadlines and deliver immediate results – yesterday. Meet Centred Meditation’s Kevin and Nikki Jankelowitz, the husband-and-wife team helping workers tame the chaos. Launched in June 2015, Centred Meditation is billed […]
Not-for-profit supporting businesswomen receives City of Sydney support
Non-profit organisation Springboard Enterprises (SB) Australia, formed to encourage female entrepreneurs, has received a backing of $30,000 from the City of Sydney to help fund a new program.
New policy to boost Sydney’s “grassroots” businesses
A new policy and guidelines have been drafted by the City of Sydney in an effort to encourage grassroots businesses.
CEOs and top chefs to cook for the disadvantaged
CEOs will join some of the best chefs to cook for homeless and disadvantaged Sydneysiders at the 2015 CEO CookOff, an initiative by perishable food rescue organisation OzHarvest.
Sydney offering 10 free business seminars
The City of Sydney will be offering ten free business seminars from March to November, set to provide Sydneysiders with advice on starting a small business, launching a start-up, online marketing, and more.
Sydney retailers to trade 24-hours-a-day until Christmas
Sydney retailers are able to trade 24-hours-a-day from today until Christmas, thanks to a landmark decision by the NSW Government.
Businesses nominated for NSW Business Chamber Awards
Eleven businesses have been chosen as finalists at the upcoming NSW Business Chamber Awards.
Sydney business to benefit from conferences
10 international conferences have been secured by the City of Sydney, a move the City says will provide the local economy with a $42 million boost.
Sydney eyeing tech for positive social change
The City of Sydney is exploring how small business and communities are using technology as a tool for positive social change. “Gigabytes and Giving Back: Using technology for social good”, taking place this evening, is to feature a panel of experts discussing the social good that can be delivered when government, foundations, individuals and business […]
Record producer making a crust and loving it
Michael McGlynn is frank about the purpose of his studio: he wants it to produce quality art. The higher the quality of the product, the better it is for business.
Farming got oh-so-fashionable
There’s change afoot. No longer is farming and farm culture seen by city dwellers as the work of yokels; in fact, it has become the height of fashion.
G20 entrepreneurs to converge in Sydney
The G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit is being held in Sydney on 18-22 July, and applications to attend are closing soon.
Get the low down on startups in Sydney
Educational institution General Assembly is hosting a free event which aims to bring together the very latest in startup events and meetups happening in Sydney.
NSW Govt seeks Smart Work Hub candidates
The NSW Government is currently seeking expressions of interest from businesses and organisations able to start and run a pilot ‘Smart Work Hub’.
Success in Sydney: Sacrifice, hard work, and tenacity
The Sydney restaurant scene is a blood sport. A restaurant opening and closing its doors within a couple of months barely raises an eyebrow. It’s remarkable then, to stumble across an entrepreneur who has not only survived, but seriously thrived.
Driving their way to tastier business
The streets of Sydney have been significantly tastier this past year, thanks to the city’s fleet of nine food trucks.
Sydney’s newest retail district sees the light
Central, soon to be Sydney’s most exciting new retail precinct, has slowly been making its way up into the city’s skyline over the past few years.
First Australian airport hotel for business people on the go
Business travellers can now land in Sydney, and expect to be sitting at a conference room within minutes of leaving the airport.