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Tax phishing scams surge in Australia, Proofpoint warns
Malware

Tax phishing scams surge in Australia, Proofpoint warns

End-of-financial-year deadlines are giving criminals a timely opening to steal credentials and financial data from Australians, Proofpoint says.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Xiaomi launches 17T series in Australia with discounts
Wearables

Xiaomi launches 17T series in Australia with discounts

Australian buyers can save up to AUD $400 on Xiaomi's new 17T handsets, as EOFY offers bundle discounts, gifts and storage upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses
Fintech

Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses

More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia
eCommerce

Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia

Parcel theft claims in Australia have more than doubled, due to the surge in online shopping, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?

With the end of the financial year nearing, Australian businesses are warned of rising cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, tax scams and ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
ShipStation unveils new features ahead of Australian EOFY sales
Customer Experience

ShipStation unveils new features ahead of Australian EOFY sales

ShipStation has launched new features to aid Australian retailers in optimising shipping processes, anticipating an AUD $800 million boost in EOFY sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season
Ransomware

Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season

As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Two-thirds of small businesses don't fully understand tax returns
Fintech

Two-thirds of small businesses don't fully understand tax returns

New research from Xero has found that 66% of small business leaders in Australia don't understand all parts of a business tax return.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022

Global Stories

EOFY stories

How businesses can close out FY24–25 on solid footing and start strong in FY25–26
Artificial Intelligence

How businesses can close out FY24–25 on solid footing and start strong in FY25–26

As FY24–25 ends, Australian businesses face increased ATO compliance checks on tax debts and deductions; automation and tighter controls are vital to start FY25–26 strong.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Study shows return policies crucial for Australian retailers
Customer Experience

Study shows return policies crucial for Australian retailers

As cost-of-living pressures rise, Australian shoppers are more selective and returns-savvy, making flexible return policies key to retail success, says a new study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024
Customer Experience

Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Unlock portable power generator savings with BLUETTI
Power / Energy

Unlock portable power generator savings with BLUETTI

Score up to 37% off portable power solutions during BLUETTI's EOFY sale from June 1-30. Save on power stations, solar bundles, and home batteries.

By BLUETTI • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Jun 2024
Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Marketing Technologies

Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security

Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

EOFY stories

Xero sets out checklist to streamline year-end accounts
Document Management

Xero sets out checklist to streamline year-end accounts

Xero launches a checklist-style year-end workflow to help small firms reconcile accounts, manage documents and cut adviser workload.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners
Data Analytics

Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners

Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY
Supply Chain

Prospa offers interest-free loans to New Zealand SMEs for EOFY

Prospa, a fintech firm, unveils special EOFY offer providing business loans with no interest or repayments for four weeks, aimed at offering much-needed relief to SMEs facing ongoing supply chain and labour cost issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Make the annual tax return scramble a thing of the past
Fintech

Make the annual tax return scramble a thing of the past

Trade businesses can eliminate the stressful end-of-financial-year tax rush by adopting digital job management platforms which streamline transactions and paperwork.

By Dan Pollard • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024