- Pick & Scroll News
- Posts
- 🗞️ Close colleagues
🗞️ Close colleagues
Our Aussie Corporate monthly newsletter went out this morning.
Pick & Scroll News
December 02, 2025
Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here
|  |
Good morning. Our monthly newsletter with The Aussie Corporate went out this morning.
This month we're talking about festive-season misbehaviour, the quiet reality that your boss can absolutely read those AI chats, and why AusCorp and GYG burritos might be the coldest corporate synergy of the year.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Australia’s housing affordability continues to worsen
Australia’s housing affordability is at its worst levels as recent rate cuts have been erased by steep home price increases across many suburbs. LINK
The ASX experienced a technical outage that delayed about 80 companies' price-sensitive announcements, temporarily halting their trading. LINK
From July 2026, employers will need to pay superannuation with every wage payment rather than quarterly, while some high earners could face unexpected tax increases. LINK
Australia’s new AI guide has recommended voluntary watermarking and labelling of AI-generated content as a step toward transparency without strict enforcement. LINK
Australians are losing an estimated $46M annually to “subscription traps” as calls grow for regulation of automatic renewals and hidden fees. LINK
APRA announced restrictions on high debt-to-income lending as housing prices continue rising and housing supply falls behind demand. LINK
Trade careers are proving financially competitive in Australia as some tradespeople are earning more than professionals with a university degree. LINK
Australian personal debt is rising again, though affecting fewer individuals, underscoring a widening economic divide. LINK
South-east QLD’s population is projected to reach 4.5 million by the 2032 Olympics as internal migration continues despite housing affordability pressures. LINK
Fixed mortgage rates are rising in Australia as inflation hits 3.8% annually while the market shifts away from further interest rate cuts by the RBA. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Graduates face pay stagnation amidst AI boom
Top consultancies including McKinsey and BCG froze graduate pay for a third year as AI-driven productivity trends reduce demand for junior roles. LINK
Bank of Queensland cut 48 more financial crime jobs, pursuing an outsourcing strategy that has increased concern about operational risks. LINK
Nine News staff expressed growing discontent over high executive spending amid continued widespread newsroom job cuts. LINK
Eucalyptus, doubled revenue to $248.1M, raising $190M at a $1.37B valuation on surging weight-loss drug demand. LINK
Woolworths added 1M extra online delivery slots and launched free shipping over $150 whilst competing with Coles and Aldi during the holiday season. LINK
DOGE agency proposed by Elon Musk was quietly disbanded ahead of its 2026 sunset clause as inefficiency reforms through crypto failed to gain traction. LINK
ANZ is removing ESG and climate roles including its general manager position as CEO Nuno Matos continues an organisation-wide shake-up. LINK
Pro Medicus secured a $25M, 7-year deal with Florida’s BayCare to deliver its Visage 7 software, enabling cloud-based medical image archiving. LINK
NextDC increased its FY26 capital expenditure guidance by $400M to $2.2-$2.4B as new contracts lifted data centre utilisation by 29%. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: Drama as unqualified lawyer arrested while representing fake advocates in court.
Draft Pick: Infantino says ‘you will see’ at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prize.
Odd Pick: Man charged in double homicide told New Mexico deputies a cockroach told him to kill.
TOGETHER WITH
Take what you’re doing offline and circle back on team wellness because real team bonding happens with puppies, not PowerPoint. Give your team an event they’ll actually look forward to with Puppy Yoga!
We’ve got you covered with Corporate Cuddles and Puppy Yoga 🐶
TRIVIA
This trivia comes from the show, The 1% Club. This is the 5% question meaning only 5 out of 100 people got it correct. You have 30 seconds to prove you are in the smartest 5%. Your time starts now...
We go back to our latin roots today. Can you match the 5 latin sayings with the translations:
De facto
Ars longa, vita brevi
Tempus fugit
Amor vincit omnia
Acta non verba
Match with:
Time flies
In fact / In reality
Love conquers all
Deeds, not words
Art is long, life is short
Answers below
OUR SOCIALS
 |
ANSWERS
De facto - In fact / In reality
Ars longa, vita brevi - Art is long, life is short
Tempus fugit - Time flies
Amor vincit omnia - Love conquers all
Acta non verba - Deeds, not words
Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here