Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco — no application, no further competition, a guaranteed spot on the world’s most…

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Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20

Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20

One last chance to apply Due to overwhelming interest, we’ve extended applications for Startup Battlefield Australia to July 20. If you’ve been thinking about applying, do it now. There won’t be another extension. One application could change everything Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia in 2017, there have been 26 alumni companies that have collectively…

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Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as Iran war uncertainty keeps investors on edge

Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as Iran war uncertainty keeps investors on edge

An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo stock Exchange in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed Tuesday, as investors weighed renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, while Wall Street benchmark indexes climbed to fresh highs overnight on tech optimism….

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South Africa: Schools, Businesses Close in Nelson Mandela Bay Floods

South Africa: Schools, Businesses Close in Nelson Mandela Bay Floods

Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors. The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Denise van Huyssteen, said bigger manufacturers were able to continue production but many employees had stayed away. Severe floods damaged factories, offices and warehouses, she…

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