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You would think that a social media ban would help stop this ‘6-7’ brain rot culture that we’re seeing come out of Gen Alpha.
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November 27, 2025
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Good morning. You would think that a social media ban would help stop this ‘6-7’ brain rot culture that we’re seeing come out of Gen Alpha.
Two 15-year-olds are challenging the High Court’s social media ban for under-16s and referencing their constitutional rights.
The pair are still in Year 9, but we think they should be put into an accelerated English Extension 1 course given they went as far as referencing George Orwell’s HSC text “1984”.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
‘Like 1984’: Teens launch social media ban High Court challenge
Two Australian teenagers launched a High Court challenge to the new social media law that sets a minimum age of 16, claiming it breaches constitutional rights. LINK
Inflation in Australia rose to 3.8% in October as higher housing, food and electricity costs drew opposition concern over government spending. LINK
Scammers used advanced AI tactics to steal nearly $40M from Australians in 2025, exploiting Black Friday deals through fake websites, celebrity deepfakes and phishing. LINK
Surging property prices in regional NSW have pushed land values above $3T as affordability drives growth in areas like Hay. LINK
The RBA delayed a proposal to eliminate card payment surcharges until March 2026. LINK
Younger Australians face bleaker prospects as debt, housing prices of up to 14 times income and growing tax burdens compound generational inequality. LINK
Retailers are using AI to manage unpredictable holiday trading as inflation, tight inventories and changing shopper habits affect performance. LINK
Small and mid-sized businesses generate over half of Australia’s GDP. LINK
Australia’s leading accounting firms are adopting AI to reduce routine tasks, refocusing on client advisory services without major layoffs. LINK
The government will regulate AI case-by-case under existing laws whilst announcing a flexible national AI strategy without a stand-alone law. LINK
Confusion over AI usage is growing in Australian workplaces as employers introduce inconsistent rules that either reward or punish use. LINK
Australian residential rents rose 23% from 2020 to 2025 as low vacancy rates intensified competition while experts warned landlords against excessive hikes. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
'Lock in savings': Airlines launch massive travel sale
Major airlines including Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific cut 2026 international fares as they aim to boost off-peak bookings with return economy flights like Sydney to Denpasar from $599. LINK
Google has gained nearly US$1T in value since October as its AI model Gemini 3 outperformed rivals and boosted investor confidence. LINK
Uber Eats and DoorDash agreed to minimum pay rates and improved gig worker protections under a milestone deal with the Transport Workers Union. LINK
Fisher & Paykel shares jumped 4.9% after it upgraded its FY26 guidance as demand rose for hospital consumables and sleep apnea products. LINK
Tyro reaffirmed its FY26 profit guidance as Q1 payment volumes grew 6% year on year whilst it prepares to appoint a new CEO in January. LINK
Harvey Norman reported strong early-year sales growth from AI-powered electronics while Temple & Webster underperformed, driving a one-third stock drop. LINK
Nvidia faced a 7% drop in shares after reports said Meta may spend billions on Google’s AI chips, while demand may shift away from Nvidia GPUs amid growing competition. LINK
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Today we give you 5 general knowledge questions for you to ace. Good luck!
What is the name of Mickey Mouse's dog?
Who wrote the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
What term is used in tennis to mean a score of zero?
What geometric shape is generally used for a standard stop sign?
Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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ANSWERS
1. Pluto
2. Harper Lee
3. Love
4. Octagon
5. Sir Edmund Hilary & Tenzing Norgay
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