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We've got good news for those lucky people who are in their 20s: new research says that adolescence lasts into your 30s!
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December 01, 2025
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Good morning. We've got good news for those lucky people who are in their 20s: new research says that adolescence lasts into your 30s!
A new study using thousands of brain scans found that the human brain goes through four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66, and 83.
So, if you're 29 and still laughing at terrible videos on TikTok, you're officially excused. If you're 33, on the other hand... it might be time to look in the mirror.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Australian Border Force passport system outage causes delays nationwide
A nationwide passport system outage delayed international travel at Australian airports while Sydney and Melbourne experienced the worst disruptions before service restoration. LINK
Melbourne’s $15.5B Metro Rail tunnel opened to public excitement, adding 5 new underground stations and expanding service on key city lines. LINK
Over 500 bankers were dismissed from Australia’s major banks in 2025 for code of conduct breaches as total misconduct cases declined. LINK
Only 27% of Australians now see university degrees as highly valuable as rising tuition and flat graduate pay fuel doubts over educational returns. LINK
Home values in Adelaide suburbs have more than doubled over 5 years as concerns grow about affordability and sustainability. LINK
The Australian under-16s social media ban from 10 December will apply to all platforms meeting legal criteria as teens try to move to lesser-known apps. LINK
A fire disrupted operations at the Qantas domestic terminal in Melbourne Airport while evacuations occurred, though no injuries were reported and it is not considered suspicious. LINK
Australia recorded a 2.2% emissions drop in the past year as record renewable energy uptake helped achieve the largest non-pandemic reduction. LINK
Misleading labelling has caused nearly 70% of ham and bacon in Australia to be imported, costing local farmers up to $1.2B in lost sales. LINK
Gen Z is embracing higher-risk investments such as crypto and NFTs as bleak economic outlooks and unaffordable home ownership pressure young Australians. LINK
Climate change protesters blocked the coal ships at a major Australian port, prompting a 3-hour suspension of all shipping movement due to safety concerns. LINK
ATO is targeting professionals including electricians and lawyers, cracking down on income splitting through trusts over potential tax avoidance. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Virgin Australia signs deal to let ChatGPT make travel plans
Virgin Australia partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT into its booking process, allowing users to plan and book flights via chatbot. LINK
OpenAI teamed up with Wesfarmers to deploy AI tools and ChatGPT Enterprise for improving travel and workplace efficiency. LINK
El Jannah was bought by General Atlantic for $800M as the US private equity firm plans to triple the fast-food chain’s outlets in 2 years. LINK
Woolworths faces Australia's first underpayments-related shareholder class action as investors allege misleading profit figures from 2010 to 2025. LINK
Monash University agreed to pay $450,000 to the academics’ union and millions more in backpay to casuals in an underpayment case. LINK
Law firms like Allens are hiring more junior lawyers to monitor AI-generated work as courts demand improved accuracy and stronger ethical compliance. LINK
Jetstar grounded several flights as a global software issue affected 34 Airbus A320 aircraft, disrupting major domestic airports. LINK
Atlassian admitted to a 135% shortfall on climate goals, drawing attention to its transparent emissions reporting approach. LINK
Wesfarmers came under pressure to lift growth at Bunnings, which contributes over 60% of earnings, as investors push for higher returns despite recent declines. LINK
Google has delayed its Australian data centre plans despite rapid AI progress as infrastructure gaps in subsea cables and clean energy remain. LINK
Microsoft has helped found a new Australian data centre industry body, pushing for federal alignment on AI-related infrastructure policy. LINK
Corporate Travel Management has scrapped its FY25 outlook and suspended its UK CEO as auditors flagged $162M in revenue restatements across 3 years. LINK
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