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A new app has gone viral in China, climbing to the position of the number one downloaded app in the country.
Pick & Scroll News
January 21, 2026
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Good morning. A new app has gone viral in China, climbing to the position of the number one downloaded app in the country.
Targeted at people living alone and named "Are You Dead?", the app asks you to check in every two days to confirm you’re alive. Your emergency contact will receive an alert if you fail to check in because you are... no longer with us.
For the sake of your emergency contact, not a notification you would want to ignore!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN & GLOBAL NEWS
Australia’s national median weekly rent rises
Australia’s national median rent rose to $650 per week by December 2025 as population growth outpaced supply, creating ongoing pressure on renters. LINK
Australia’s Home Affairs Ministry has delayed key anti-money laundering reforms until 2029 as it aims to ease transitions for affected sectors including digital assets and professional services. LINK
Only 14% of Australian CEOs have reported AI-driven profits, expecting deeper job cuts than global peers with mid-career and entry roles at risk by 2029. LINK
CFOs in Australia are showing rising optimism for business performance in 2026 but facing strategic execution concerns as economic uncertainty returns to pre-pandemic levels. LINK
Beer supplies may be disrupted over the Australia Day weekend as Qube Logistics drivers strike for better wages and a national agreement. LINK
China's purchase of 60,000 tonnes of Canadian canola may hit Australian farmers as tariff relief for Canada follows renewed diplomatic talks. LINK
Australian agriculture is thriving despite global tensions with the sector forecast to reach $100B in value and $80B in exports by mid-2026. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
CBA calls for RBA to use new power to force open Apple iPhone payments
CBA has urged the RBA to use new powers to compel Apple to open iPhone payments to other wallets under fairer terms. LINK
Smooth FM has become Sydney’s top radio station at 2025’s end with a 13% audience share as listeners preferred music, while 2GB and ABC Radio Sydney declined. LINK
BHP has accepted lower iron ore prices from China after contract negotiations with the state buyer stalled, affecting exports to the largest steel-producing market. LINK
Origin Energy will continue operating the Eraring coal power station until 2029 as slow renewable infrastructure rollout threatens energy system reliability. LINK
Accenture Australia reported $3B in annual revenue and a 20% profit rise as surging demand for AI consulting from telecoms, banks and public services drove growth. LINK
Investment platform Hub24 reported $5.6B in Q2 net inflows as FY24 platform funds under administration rose 29% year-on-year to $127.9B. LINK
Telix Pharmaceuticals has received Chinese regulatory approval to file for Illuccix as its prostate cancer imaging drug enters a key Asian market. LINK
ARB Group reported a 1% fall in half-year sales to $358M as profit declined 16.3% citing weak OEM sales and currency headwinds while exports rose 8.8%. LINK
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