The Best Shop nomination deadline has been extended until 8 May. If you are kicking yourself because you missed last Friday's deadline, we've got your back.

Australian small businesses face rising costs, regulatory change and uncertainty, with industry bodies urging early engagement with trusted advisers to improve resilience and decision-making.

New BizCover analysis of Scamwatch data shows fewer scam incidents but rising financial losses, highlighting growing risks for Australian small businesses facing increasingly sophisticated attacks.

As the UK government moves to slash red tape around charger installation; research shows that simplifying the process is critical to unlocking the switch to electric.

Paul McMartin and Anne McClure join the Australian Collision Industry Alliance Board as the organisation plans to promote itself at upcoming industry events.

NRMA Insurance: EV momentum continues with strong year-on-year growth in April.

Australia unveils its largest-ever WorldSkills team as nationwide regional competitions launch, setting thousands of apprentices and students on the pathway to international success in Shanghai.

In this podcast episode we talk with a Bodyshop Awards winner from last year and some of our sponsors about what's new this year and why you should get involved.

Entering the Best Shop Awards is easy but if you want us to help with your awards submission you have to nominate the business by 1 May.

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Avetta says all businesses, including collision repair workshops, must prioritise worker wellbeing, psychosocial risks and safer daily operations.

Rising repair costs, severe weather claims and affordability concerns continue to challenge insurers, but Australia’s motor insurance sector remains strongly profitable overall.

MTAA says stronger governance, independent oversight and enforceable penalties are essential to deliver a fairer Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code.

Insurance giant strengthens independent consumer voice, appointing two senior leaders to improve transparency, accountability and support across client experience and community outcomes.

New national polling shows removing the Electric Car Discount would disproportionately hurt financially stretched households, blue-collar workers and outer suburban Australians relying on EV savings.

Electric vehicles are booming, but battery replacement costs remain a major concern for drivers.

Australia’s EV sector says faster charging rollout is critical to reducing fuel vulnerability, cutting living costs and strengthening national energy security.