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Apple introduced the latest iPhone with four brand new devices; the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air.
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September 11, 2025
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Good morning. Apple introduced the latest iPhone with four brand-new devices; the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air.
Your full recap is here, however the main headline was that the iPhone Air is only 5.6 millimetres thick (thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro by a third).
That also means even worse battery life, which won’t be ideal when you're trying to order an Uber home after a few Thursday work drinks!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Eyewatering amount you need to retire
Australian retiree couples now need $75,319 annually for a comfortable retirement, marking a $13,000 increase since 2020. LINK
Australian home prices are forecast to rise 5-6% over 2 years as lower rates drive growth. LINK
Australia's first-home buyer scheme will allow 5% deposits for 63% of properties from October. LINK
1 in 4 Australians use AI for job applications despite experts warning of reduced interview success. LINK
Australia's living standards may not recover to 2021 levels until 2037 unless productivity improves through technology and skills development. LINK
Australian households spend $10,000 annually on groceries, shifting towards home brands amid supermarket pricing concerns. LINK
Illegal tobacco sales have increased following new packaging laws as criminal gangs openly sell to children. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
Most underrated travel destinations for 2024
Intrepid Travel has launched a 'Not Hot' list promoting lesser-known destinations as 80% of global travellers visit just 10% of locations. LINK
Global infrastructure fund allocations are expected to grow 20% by 2030 amid rising geopolitical risks. LINK
Nepal's prime minister has resigned after protests left 19 people dead and parliament buildings ablaze. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Aldi's solar program expanding to millions today to help Aussies save $3,600 per year
Aldi Australia has expanded its solar panel and battery program nationwide, offering household savings up to $3,600 yearly with prices starting at $6,999. LINK
Woolworths is fast-tracking the sale of its Big W business as Best & Less, Briscoes, Anchorage and Allegro show interest. LINK
Lachlan Murdoch has gained control of the $30B News Corp empire whilst his siblings settled for $1.7B each. LINK
Tourism Australia launched localised advertising campaigns featuring local talent in key global markets to boost the country's appeal. LINK
Soul Patts and Brickworks shareholders have approved a $14B merger with 98.81% support ahead of a final court hearing on 12 September 2025. LINK
Bank of Queensland's $3.8B loan book is being sold with Bank of America backing a securitisation deal. LINK
Apple has revealed device upgrades including satellite messaging and health features while cautiously developing AI capabilities. LINK
A CBA branch in Cabramatta has sold for $31.3M at $36,000 per square metre with a 3.4% yield, demonstrating strong Asian buyer demand. LINK
Oracle has reported a 359% increase in cloud bookings to US$455B, driven by major contracts including OpenAI. LINK
Alibaba is investing US$140M in consumer incentives and AI features for its Amap service to compete with JD.com and Meituan. LINK
Macquarie will test AI-powered digital workers through its investment in Future Secure AI for finance and HR operations. LINK
Google has removed cloud data transfer fees for multi-cloud customers in the EU and UK ahead of the EU Data Act. LINK
Novo Nordisk will reduce 9,000 jobs to save US$1.3B annually amid weight-loss drug market competition. LINK
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TRIVIA
Today is 'Make Your Bed Day'. Yes, we know that's not a real day, but we're doing trivia on it anyway. We'll give you some incorrect facts below, and you have to say if the correct percentage is higher or lower:
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 50% of people make their bed daily or almost daily.
According the Sleep Foundation, we spend about 90 minutes per night dreaming.
According to the Sleep Report, 30% of adults frequently battle with trying to get to sleep.
According the Sleep Foundation, 40% of adults sleep less than 7 hours on average per night.
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. Higher - 56% of people make their bed
2. Higher - 2 hours dreaming
3. Higher - 39% battle getting to sleep
4. Lower - 33% sleep less than 7 hours on average
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