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SmartCompany

Directors on the hook for $9 million after court finds “overwhelming” evidence of illegal phoenixing

The Federal Court ruled against the shadow director of a collapsed formwork company, while finding it attempted to leave behind millions of dollars in tax debts. The post Directors on the hook for $9 million after court finds “overwhelming” evidence of illegal phoenixing appeared first on SmartCompany.

David Adams17 August 2026

The Conversation AU

Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning

It’s illegal to import or possess them, but child-like sex dolls can be bought online. Each seizure is an opportunity to prevent real child sex abuse.

Originally published at The Conversation

Cara Wrigley, Professor of Design, The University of Queensland17 August 2026

SmartCompany

The ATO already knows about your contractor income. Here’s what happens if you don’t declare it

The ATO expects more than $1 billion in contractor income to go undeclared this year as it prepares to match TPAR data against tax returns. The post The ATO already knows about your contractor income. Here’s what happens if you don’t declare it appeared first on SmartCompany.

Natalie Lennon17 August 2026

The Conversation AU

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

Many sporting leagues are trying to reduce concussion risk, but their policies mainly fail to mention a growing threat.

Originally published at The Conversation

Leon Harris, Clinical Legal Educator/Course Coordinator, School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast17 August 2026

SmartCompany

The top 11 Australian public figures most impersonated in investment scams

Anthony Albanese, Dick Smith, Gina Rinehart and Alan Kohler are among the public figures whose images are being used in investment scams. The post The top 11 Australian public figures most impersonated in investment scams appeared first on SmartCompany.

Eloise Keating17 August 2026

SmartCompany

AI-generated lawsuits are flooding the courts. Lawyers are paying the price

The courts are barely holding back the deluge of AI-written content used by lawyers. But it’s small-fry compared to another problem that threatens to overwhelm the justice system altogether. The post AI-generated lawsuits are flooding the courts. Lawyers are paying the price appeared first on SmartCompany.

Michael Bradley17 August 2026

The Conversation AU

Hydrogen microgrids could help power remote communities – but beware the hype

Hydrogen makes it possible to store renewable energy for longer – but has its limitations.

Originally published at The Conversation

Md Alamgir Hossain, Senior Lecturer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Southern Queensland17 August 2026

Startup Daily

Deep tech copper recovery startup Orivium seeks $30 million Series B

Copper is the new gold: Orivium wants $30m to turn mining waste into critical metals.

Startup Daily17 August 2026

ScienceDaily

A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it

An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells survive longer and reducing amyloid buildup. The treatment also appeared to improve heart health and slow some signs of aging, raising hopes for an entirely new way to combat dementia.

17 August 2026

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong firm bets on Chinese open-weight models to rival CoreWeave

The rise of Chinese open-weight models has shaken up the global artificial intelligence (AI) market in recent months. With China’s systems offering high performance at a lower cost, businesses around the world are looking at shifting away from Silicon Valley’s leading providers. Now, a new Hong Kong-based company aims to turn that trend into a billion-dollar business. The “neo-cloud” provider Antimatter is helping firms switch from the dominant US models – and the cloud systems that serve them –

Xinmei Shen17 August 2026

The Conversation AU

Australia needs more people who think like scientists. Here’s what that means

Science equips us with the tools to reason, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions in a complex, changing world.

Originally published at The Conversation

Brian Yates, Emeritus Professor, University of Tasmania17 August 2026

The Conversation AU

Many NZ lawyers find their work rewarding – and distressing. How can they be supported?

NZ’s first large study of lawyer wellbeing finds widespread work-related distress – as well as some potential solutions to address it.

Originally published at The Conversation

Georgina Patel, Research Associate, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology17 August 2026

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Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning

The ATO already knows about your contractor income. Here’s what happens if you don’t declare it

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

The top 11 Australian public figures most impersonated in investment scams

AI-generated lawsuits are flooding the courts. Lawyers are paying the price

Directors on the hook for $9 million after court finds “overwhelming” evidence of illegal phoenixing

Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning

The ATO already knows about your contractor income. Here’s what happens if you don’t declare it

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

The top 11 Australian public figures most impersonated in investment scams

AI-generated lawsuits are flooding the courts. Lawyers are paying the price

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Directors on the hook for $9 million after court finds “overwhelming” evidence of illegal phoenixing

Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning

The ATO already knows about your contractor income. Here’s what happens if you don’t declare it

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

The top 11 Australian public figures most impersonated in investment scams

AI-generated lawsuits are flooding the courts. Lawyers are paying the price

Hydrogen microgrids could help power remote communities – but beware the hype

Deep tech copper recovery startup Orivium seeks $30 million Series B

A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it

Hong Kong firm bets on Chinese open-weight models to rival CoreWeave

Australia needs more people who think like scientists. Here’s what that means

Many NZ lawyers find their work rewarding – and distressing. How can they be supported?

Directors on the hook for $9 million after court finds “overwhelming” evidence of illegal phoenixing

Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning

The ATO already knows about your contractor income. Here’s what happens if you don’t declare it

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

The top 11 Australian public figures most impersonated in investment scams

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