Talking Uber Eats and food delivery with Shane Delia. Interesting to see more and more 'dark' restaurants springing up.

Super bowl fans. I wrote about the Melbourne business behind the beer cups which will be lighting up the stadium. (Think Boony dolls that you fill with beer):

The battle of the kids sleep devices: Fly Tot

Happy Straya Day! Here's a story about making thongs actually Australian Thongs Australia

Ahead of Australia Day celebrating the amazing role of migrants in Australian business. Karla Špetić

Oiii! Plans for up to 2000 new taxis in Melbourne which you can order via app or from a cab rank.

Power prices are soaring for businesses so interesting to see how some are fighting back. ANCA, Flow Power, Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd

This story about the excellent Gami Chicken and Beer was published while I was on holidays. Hard to go wrong with chicken and beer:

I'm back from holidays and what better topic for the new year than activewear? Leggings are the new jeans. Thanks for chatting Vera and Katia at Nimble Activewear

http://www.smh.com.au/…/not-just-for-the-gym-how-nimble-jum…

Last story for the year - talking to indigenous entrepreneurs

Over and over again I hear from business owners how tough it is on their mental health. Thanks to Elyse from Exodus Wear for honesty and bravery in sharing her story with me.

I feel sorry for the makeup artist I used from Glamazon as she had to try and work her magic while under the watchful gaze of two toddlers. It's like Uber for hair and makeup. Also check out LUXit Your Beauty Concierge and Flossie is coming soon to Australia from across the pond. http://www.smh.com.au/…/battle-of-the-beauty-apps-20171214-…

The story behind the invention of the Springfree Trampoline

I love a women's only networking group and they seem to be increasing in popularity but are women missing out on access to power and $$ by leaving men out? Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine Business Chicks http://www.smh.com.au/…/secret-womens-business-womens-only-…

These kids sleep devices for flights are brilliant. Essentially a flat bed for kids! I love how Samantha of Plane Pal fought to get approval from Virgin Australia, now waiting for Qantas to come to the party.