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Forbes has released their annual 30 Under 30 list.
Pick & Scroll News
December 09, 2025
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Good morning. Ready to feel instantly inadequate?
Forbes has released their annual 30 Under 30 list. The Class of 2026 has raised an astronomical $3.8 billion in funding and amassed over 200 million followers on social media.
Given the state of the job market, however, you're also winning if your pay merely kept pace with CPI.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Average Aussie airfares reach peak prices
Average Australian airfares have reached their highest level since 2022 while the ACCC expects relief as Qantas increases domestic capacity with bigger planes. LINK
Seven SA prisons were locked down after a violent inmate assault triggered industrial action by the union over longstanding safety concerns. LINK
New age-verification laws will fine social media platforms up to $49.5M as NSW joins a High Court case debating impacts on communication freedoms. LINK
Australia’s under-16 social media ban has drawn global attention as other nations consider adopting similar online protections for children. LINK
Chinese exports to Australia reached a record $34B in 3 months as US tariffs shifted global trade routes and pushed demand for data centre gear. LINK
Australian brands are experiencing a drop in organic SEO traffic while generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini reshape the way customers access digital content. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Mecca debuts partnership with Australian Open
Mecca has become the official beauty and SPF partner of the Australian Open, launching long-term activations to reshape beauty at sports events. LINK
Arnott’s, the maker of the iconic Tim Tams, secured $45M from the Australian government to expand production and export the biscuit globally. LINK
Airwallex launched a national advertising takeover with oOh!media to celebrate McLaren’s 2025 motorsport win, reaching nearly 5M people. LINK
Sky News Australia broke into YouTube’s global top 10 news channels as it surpassed 7.2B views driven by popular political content. LINK
Qantas opened a new Auckland Airport lounge with 60% more space than the previous facility while its Sydney lounge is undergoing renovations. LINK
Immutable reported a $72M FY24 loss despite its revenue increased by 55% while the Sydney-based crypto gaming start-up remains optimistic about future growth. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: The most mispronounced words of 2025: Are you saying them correctly?
Draft Pick: Aussie guard Joshua Dent erupts for a game-high 21 points to lead Saint Mary’s past Davidson.
Odd Pick: Buttocks' shape could help predict diabetes risk, other ageing factors.
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