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Building a ‘jetpack’ for satellites; Sharp rise in VC inflow

Bengaluru-based Aule Space is building a jetpack that docks with satellites after they run out of fuel, extending their lives by a few years; August started on a positive note driven by the $120 million deal of River Mobility and this is a welcome relief for the ecosystem.

10 August 2026

Industry News

The Conversation AU

Wild souls and irreverent humour enliven these timely award-winning books

Read together, these very different books ask a question: do we have to choose between hope for the future and accepting life in all its bizarre banality?

Originally published at The Conversation

Emma Kohen, PhD Candidate, Western Sydney University10 August 2026

SmartCompany

Proud Poppy Clothing falls into administration but founder says it’s “business as usual”

Known for its colourful womenswear, Proud Poppy Clothing is the latest Australian retail brand to enter voluntary administration. The post Proud Poppy Clothing falls into administration but founder says it’s “business as usual” appeared first on SmartCompany.

Eloise Keating10 August 2026

SmartCompany

Fresh & Save expands again as family-owned grocer takes on supermarket giants

Family-owned Fresh & Save is expanding again, with a new Mackay store putting the independent grocer’s ambitions to challenge the supermarket giants firmly in the spotlight. The post Fresh & Save expands again as family-owned grocer takes on supermarket giants appeared first on SmartCompany.

Rebel Wylie10 August 2026

SmartCompany

Trust tax changes could cost businesses $550,000 in stamp duty bills

Ai Group warns that without state-based exemptions, businesses could face hefty costs when transferring out of discretionary trusts. The post Trust tax changes could cost businesses $550,000 in stamp duty bills appeared first on SmartCompany.

David Adams10 August 2026

South China Morning Post

Reboot of Dayong Ancient City tests if China’s loss-making tourism projects can be revived

In mid-July, Dayong Ancient City – a state-backed replica town in China’s mountain tourist hub of Zhangjiajie – reopened its gates after a major overhaul, drawing more than 150,000 visitors in its first three days, according to official figures. That marked a stark contrast to the site’s recent past. Built to showcase architectural styles from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the site in the central Chinese province of Hunan was, until recently, little more than a ghost town, struggling amid years..

Sherry Wang10 August 2026

ScienceDaily

Scientists find the strength training “sweet spot” for a longer life

Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for around 90 to 120 minutes weekly had a 13% lower risk of dying early, with especially large reductions in deaths from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Pairing strength training with regular aerobic exercise was even more impressive, lowering overall death risk by about 45%.

10 August 2026

OpenGov Asia

Australia Publishes Framework for Managing AI Agent Risks

Australia’s AI Safety Institute has released a report examining the risks and governance challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) agents operating across organisations and digital environments. Published as the institute’s first report, the study outlines how interactions between AI systems used by businesses, public agencies and external parties could create risks that are difficult for […]

OpenGov AI10 August 2026

The Conversation AU

No degree is AI-proof. But delaying specialisation may offer students an edge

As AI transforms graduate careers, universities should rethink when students specialise and how they combine disciplinary expertise with broader skills.

Originally published at The Conversation

Patrick Dodd, Professional Teaching Fellow, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau10 August 2026

The Conversation AU

First Nations peoples are often undercounted in Australia’s Census – here’s why that is a problem

Australia’s Census has a complicated history with Indigenous peoples. One major issue is an ongoing undercount of First Nations people.

Originally published at The Conversation

Birri O'Dea, First Nations Program Manager One Basin CRC, The University of Queensland10 August 2026

McKinsey & Company

Solutions for the Black maternal-health crisis

Joy Rhoden of the American Hospital Association discusses how data, community partnerships, expanded care teams, and a focus on addressing health disparities are essential to improving maternal health outcomes.

10 August 2026

McKinsey & Company

Author Talks: The biggest misconceptions about leadership

What if success depends less on talent than on luck, resilience, and your choices when things go wrong? Former Inflection CEO Mike Grossman challenges conventional wisdom about success and leadership.

10 August 2026