Sidekicker — Sidekicker is an Australian-based on-demand staffing platform founded in 2012 by Tom Amos and Jacqui Bull. The platform connects businesses with pre-qualified temporary staff across various industries, including hospitality, events, aged care, warehousing, and logistics. Operating in Australia and New Zealand, Sidekicker has facilitated over 1.5 million shifts for more than 10,000 clients. The company has received significant investment from SEEK, a leading employment marketplace, to support its growth and expansion.
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Product Launch · Oceania
Calix →Calix added ScamWatchIQ and ScamPro as new service add-ons to its Calix One platform, expanding its anti-fraud/scam prevention capabilities for customers.
Product Launch · Oceania
Automattic →Mesh, an AI-powered contacts and relationship management app from Automattic, launched on Android platform, expanding its available surface.
Leadership Change · Oceania
Pepperstone →Pepperstone appoints Nigel Fernandes, former Xero engineering executive, as new CTO to lead AI-native proprietary technology development and support expansion into crypto and new markets.
Capital Raising · Oceania
Bank of Queensland →Bank of Queensland launched an on-market share buy-back program targeting up to $196 million in ordinary shares
Ma Activity · Oceania
oOh!media Limited →I Squared Capital agreed to acquire oOh!media in a A$1.04 billion deal, valuing the Australian and New Zealand out-of-home media infrastructure platform at approximately A$898 million in equity value. Shareholders will receive A$1.70 per share in cash (A$1.68 plus 2-cent dividend), representing a ~100% premium to the April 28, 2026 undisturbed closing price of A$0.85.
Leadership Change · Oceania
David Jones →David Jones appointed Nigel Chadwick as new CFO effective August 25, 2026, replacing Clint May. Chadwick brings 30+ years financial experience including 6 years as CFO at Myer and 18 years at BHP.