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In Australia, 8 out of the 10 most Googled people are US-based. They range from politicians to musicians, to athletes. Here are the 10 people that piqued our interest the most this year.

Six (female) Olympians, a political prisoner, and a Brisbane-born movie star were the most Googled public figures this year. The number one spot, however, is held by an octogenarian Australian entrepreneur.

From understanding the industries that are expanding to the changing needs of the millennial and Gen Z workforce, here is how to prepare for the work year ahead.

Eris TestFlight1 will lift off from Abbott Point in Queensland mid-January, marking the first orbital launch attempt of an Australian-made rocket since the 1970s.

The billionaire family spearheaded the $100 million seed investment in Future Generation Women, a new high-net-worth fund exclusively managed by female portfolio managers. This initiative, an offshoot of Geoff Wilson’s Future Generation firm, aims to drive stronger gender equity outcomes in Australia.

Brighte founder and CEO Katherine McConnell is on a mission to increase the adoption of renewables on properties across Australia. The Sydney-born entrepreneur is fuelled by the idea that solar energy and savings should be accessible by everyone. This story featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Katherine McConnell lives very […]

The University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies joined forces with CSIRO, the Natural Resources Foundation, the Great Southern Reef Foundation, and Google Australia to study, sequence and rewild giant kelp. ‘Ideas to Save the Planet’ featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. The Problem  Giant kelp in the […]

Former BWT Alpine driver Esteban Ocon’s sudden departure means Doohan’s maiden F1 race will take place in Abu Dhabi next week. It advances the Australian driver’s full-time tenure with Alpine by three months. It’s the last race of the 2024 F1 calendar, but the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be Australian Jack Doohan’s very first […]

Humanitix founder Joshua Ross talks to Forbes Australia about changing the ticketing game in the U.S., New Zealand, and Australia, and getting a shoutout from Hugh Jackman.

Our sunburnt nation ranks just 30th out of 36 nations in the economic competition index. Australia is 16th globally in overall AI Vibrancy.