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Democratising investment decision-making and broadening access to capital bridges investment gaps and lays the groundwork for a more resilient and prosperous Australia.

For International Women’s Day 2025, with the theme Accelerating Action, it’s time to think like a scientist. May Samali from the Human Leadership Lab advises to run small experiments—low-risk actions that can generate real-world feedback.

After years of uncertainty, Australian retailers are seeing a much-needed boost, with December sales up 1.0 per cent. But in a shifting economic climate, long-term success will depend on digital innovation, data-driven strategies, and a seamless customer experience, writes Maurice Zicman.

Founded in Sydney in 2015, MyPass Global is accelerating product development and expanding further into the Americas. The company counts Shell, Woodside and BHP as customers.

Founded in 2021, PropHero manages more than $1.2 billion in real estate assets between Australia, Spain, Ireland and the Indonesian property markets, and serves 8,000 users in 40 countries

Named as 2025’s ‘AgriFutures evokeAG Groundbreakers,’ these changemakers are working toward a sustainable and innovative agrifood future for Australia.

Cathy Foley, Australia’s former Chief Scientist, today received the 2025 Excellence in Women’s Leadership award. She pens an exclusive op-ed for Forbes Australia on the need to continue diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Be confident, but not cocky. Be direct, but not aggressive. Be ambitious, but not intimidating. No matter how carefully women navigate this minefield, they are judged by a different standard—one that rewards assertiveness in men but penalises it in women.

Imagine a world where your business operates autonomously to unlock its full potential, orchestrating decisions, negotiating deals and innovating relentlessly without your constant intervention. It’s not a distant dream, it’s the inevitable reality of the agentic web: a term entrepreneurs, founders, the C-suite and marketers are going to need to become familiar with. Fast.

Property prices in Australia are easing, according to CoreLogic data, yet rent rates remain at an all-time high. Could this be the right time to finally move out of the rental trap and into home ownership? Here’s what you need to know.