From Sydney to Mayfair: Yerin Ha’s Bridgerton breakout
Ha is alumnus of the 2025 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30, and recently starred in the most popular Australian series on Netflix. Her next challenge is a Cinderella storyline set in Mayfair.
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Inside the AO’s player perks: Beauty salons, tax officers, and a ‘never say no’ policy
Craig Tiley has made the Australian Open the tour’s most player-friendly stop, with on-site salons, health specialists, recovery services, AI match analytics, private drivers and round-the-clock concierge support at Melbourne Park.
Alex de Minaur on firing up his inner demon at the Australian Open
Known for his speed and endurance, Australia’s Alex de Minaur has already drawn record crowds to the 2026 AO. The 6th seed opens up to Forbes Australia about the legacy he hopes to leave.
Beyond the baseline: Naomi Osaka is back – and serving up more than just aces
From a mental health hiatus to motherhood, Naomi Osaka’s feet are now firmly back on the court and vying for Grand Slams. This time, she’s doing it her way.
AI contract review firm Ivo raises $82m Series B
The round is led by Blackbird, which participated in the Series A raise less than a year ago. New investors include Costanoa Ventures, Uncork Capital, Fika Ventures, GD1 and Icehouse Ventures.
This 19-year-old CEO just raised $1.2m to automate one of farming’s toughest jobs
Y Combinator is leading the round, backed by Australia’s NextGen Ventures, Antler and Meat & Livestock Australia, as GrazeMate expands from Queensland and NSW into California.
‘This business is rare’: Radek Sali on why Loco Love can’t keep up with demand
Sali and Byron Bay chocolatier Emica Penklis are rewriting the cacao rulebook and facing one of the sweetest problems a business can have: organic demand outstripping supply.
Seeing Machines takes aim at impaired driving with new tech at CES
Advancements in machine learning and other technologies have helped Seeing Machines develop new safety solutions for drivers, including intoxication detection, 3D cabin perception mapping, and a new rear-view mirror solution.
Min River declared Rolex Sydney Hobart winner, Master Lock Comanche takes line honours
After a race protest, BNC – my::NET / LEON received a 1 hour 5 minute time penalty, making double-handed vessel Min River the overall winner of the Tattersall Cup.
The best business reads of 2025 (plus bonus books from Bill Gates)
These 8 must-read publications made a splash in 2025 and are highly recommended reads for you to upskill over the summer break.