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November 28, 2025
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Good morning. We’re all about giving you the big news you need to start your day.
For this morning, it’s how often you should actually wash your jeans.
The “experts” advise you get about 10 wears before it’s time for a wash or simply when they start to smell.
All your jean washing advice can be found here, for those who were looking at getting some washing done this weekend.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Waterfront property values rise amid high demand
Waterfront property values in Australia surged to an 86% premium over inland homes in 2025 as scarcity and demand grew in Sydney and Melbourne. LINK
APRA will cap high-risk home loans at 20% of bank lending from February as borrowers with debt over 6 times their income pose rising investor-driven risk. LINK
Australia's proposed Digital Assets Framework bill introduces a crypto exchange licensing regime whilst retaining broad ministerial powers to adjust regulation types. LINK
Private capital expenditure in Australia rose 6.4% in Q3 2025 to $49B while information and telecommunications investment surged 91.7%. LINK
Australia’s gender pay gap narrowed in 2025 despite women still earning an average of $28,000 less than men, revealing continued inequality despite modest gains. LINK
A new Australian law requires major streaming platforms like Netflix to invest 10% of local funds or 7.5% of revenue in Australian content or face $975M fines. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
7-Eleven trials a completely workerless store
A 7-Eleven store in Melbourne launched an employee-free pilot, using vending machines to address crime and enable innovation. LINK
Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo have received final approval from ACMA for their merger while awaiting a shareholder vote on December 22. LINK
Suncorp estimated $350M in storm damage across QLD and NSW as it received over 10,000 insurance claims. LINK
NAB and Westpac are reassessing property investor loans via trusts as all big 4 banks ease away from high-risk lending. LINK
Cricket Australia plans to sell 49% of up to 10 Big Bash League teams as it aims to attract Indian investors and raise $600M. LINK
QBE Insurance reaffirmed its FY outlook and launched a $450M share buyback while the insurance sector faces broader weakness. LINK
APRA enforced tougher rules on Australian Ethical Super for poor governance as it failed to manage related-party fees, prompting a full external review. LINK
Tabcorp plans to spend $130M revamping its retail betting business, including $50M on punter bonuses, as competition from online bookmakers intensifies. LINK
Westpac was approached by the Australian government to sponsor PNG’s upcoming NRL team as part of a $600M diplomatic strategy countering China. LINK
Global firms including Microsoft, Amazon and TikTok are pushing to reform Australian laws on water, energy and planning as AI infrastructure investments grow. LINK
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ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: The New York Times’ 100 notable books of 2025.
Draft Pick: Matildas prepare to face New Zealand with one eye on Asian Cup.
Odd Pick: Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation.
TRIVIA
For Friday’s trivia, you have to guess the sale price of the house pictured below.
The house is in Carrara, Queensland. The building is 1,701 square metres, has a pool, gym, 7 bedrooms, 12 garage spaces, tennis court and much more.
Answer below
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