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How Autônomo scaled with strategic financial support
Founded in 2018, Autônomo specialises in integrating advanced autonomous and digital technologies into mobile plant for industries including mining, oil and gas, transport, healthcare, and construction. From full autonomy to tyre monitoring, fatigue detection and dispatch systems, the Perth-based business delivers the full suite of engineering, integration, labour and maintenance required to make autonomy technology operational at scale. Managing Director Gerard McNamara explains how Autônomo was founded to bridge a gap in an industry hungry for technology but short on practical integration expertise: There’s no one in the market that does the end-to-end service we do, delivering the whole suite...

24 February 2026
Australian Dollar Forecast 2026: What Rising AUD Means for Aussie SMEs
As Australian businesses plan for the year ahead, the Australian Dollar forecast for 2026 is an important factor to consider.For businesses exposed to imports, exports or offshore capital flows, movements in the AUD can influence margins, pricing strategy and investment timing. Exchange rate movements influence cash flow, margins, and growth plans – often more than many businesses realise. While currency markets can feel outside your control, understanding the broader Australian dollar forecast can help you make more informed budgeting and funding decisions. With the appreciation of Australian dollar in early 2026, supported by commodity strength, interest rate differentials and shifting...

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Dartbrook Coal: A $10 Million Lesson in PPSA Compliance
It’s been over a decade since the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) fundamentally changed the landscape of secured lending and leasing in Australia. Yet, despite the passage of time, businesses continue to stumble over the strict registration requirements of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). Critical Insights for Equipment Owners A recent decision in the New South Wales Supreme Court, In the matter of Dartbrook Commercial Pty Ltd NSWSC 1075, serves as a stark reminder of the high stakes involved in asset protection. The case involved Mine and Tunnel Constructions Pty Ltd (MTC), which leased two continuous mining machines...
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