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🗞️ 960th time lucky
How many times did it take you to get your Ps? 960 attempts to pass a driving test is what it took Cha Sa-Soon.
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October 02, 2025
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Good morning. How many times did it take you to get your Ps? 960 attempts to pass a driving test is what it took Cha Sa-Soon.
Cha Sa-Soon earned her licence at the ripe age of 69 after sitting the written almost everyday, eventually passing the driving component on her 10th go and spending about US$16,500 for the privilege.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Sydney house prices hit shocking new high
Australian home prices hit a record high in September as they rose 0.5% monthly and 6.2% over the year, with economists expecting more growth from rate cuts and government schemes. LINK
The Inner West Council in Sydney narrowly approved a rezoning plan as it allows over 30,000 new high-density apartments. LINK
Australians face up to $1,650 in penalties if they miss the 31 October tax return deadline if not engaging a registered tax agent. LINK
Australia’s housing affordability remains strained as new government incentives fail to keep pace with house prices that continue rising faster than wages. LINK
Investors have shown renewed interest in the Sydney office market as fund managers raised capital more effectively, targeting premium spaces like the Darling Square block. LINK
Australia’s media watchdog has found 7 new broadcasting breaches by The Kyle and Jackie O Show as ARN repeatedly failed to control content and address systemic decency issues. LINK
Major tech companies including Meta and Google are considering withdrawing from Australia’s misinformation code. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
The US government shut down on Wednesday due to partisan gridlock that disrupted economic data releases and impacted 750,000 workers and air travel. LINK
Trump has unveiled a new TikTok deal as he claims it resolves national security concerns though legal and Chinese regulatory barriers remain. LINK
AI’s Rapid Evolution drives massive investment but raises urgent questions on public safety and global resources. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Accenture Australia cuts workforce by 10%
Accenture Australia has cut 10% of its workforce, around 600 jobs, whilst continuing a restructuring process spanning 3 years. LINK
ANZ Bank will scale back the $1.6B Plus digital banking platform as delays and cost blowouts prompt a likely migration of 1.2M Suncorp customers to legacy systems. LINK
Boeing is planning a new single-aisle aircraft to replace the ageing 737 whilst it continues recovering from the 737 Max safety crisis. LINK
Bendigo Bank closed the last bank and ATM on the west coast of Tasmania, leaving 4,500 residents without access to local banking and prompting calls for a government-run alternative. LINK
Western Sydney University has partnered with Microsoft to build an AI-powered app by 2026 while using real-time data to support student wellbeing and reduce early dropouts. LINK
Qantas announced plans to shut crew bases in Canberra, Hobart and Mildura from April 2026 as it centralises operations despite affecting 70 staff and drawing government concern. LINK
Amazon launched its largest smart home product lineup in Australia and NZ as it introduced 10 devices including 4K Ring cameras to rival Apple and Google. LINK
OpenAI has joined Australia’s Tech Council while expanding its local presence with a Sydney office and government meetings. LINK
Brambles is using generative AI to optimise its global pallet fleet, aiming to boost productivity and cut environmental and financial costs. LINK
A US judge has ruled Apple, Google and Meta must face lawsuits alleging profits from illegal gambling apps. LINK
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TRIVIA
We go classic book trivia today. We have provided 6 classic books below. Can you match them with the appropriate author?
Books:
The Great Gatsby
Pride & Prejudice
To Kill a Mockingbird
Moby-Dick
War and Peace
The Odyssey
Authors:
Harper Lee
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jane Austen
Homer
Herman Melville
Leo Tolstoy
Answers below
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ANSWERS
- The Great Gatsby: F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Pride & Prejudice: Jane Austen
- To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper Lee
- Moby-Dick: Herman Melville
- War and Peace: Leo Tolstoy
- The Odyssey: Homer
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