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If you missed the news over the weekend, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (the marathon GOAT) has been confirmed for this year's Sydney Marathon.
Pick & Scroll News
March 18, 2025
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Good morning. If you missed the news over the weekend, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (the marathon GOAT) has been confirmed for this year's Sydney Marathon.
Five months out and your running-obsessed colleague already has a reason to bring their marathon training back into conversation!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Average Aussie worker to ‘creep’ into 37% tax bracket by 2031
Australian workers will face a 37% tax rate by 2031 due to bracket creep without adjustments to tax thresholds. LINK
Australians aged over 55 comprise 39% of the electoral roll as superannuation and tax policies become key election issues. LINK
More than 50 companies including Meta and Fujitsu are competing to provide age verification technology for Australia's social media restrictions. LINK
Tourism operators on Fraser Island face financial hardship as Cyclone Alfred has severely impacted the $900M Fraser Coast economy. LINK
Melbourne hotels have recorded higher occupancy during the Australian Grand Prix weekend compared to FY24. LINK
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces minimal political risk from budget deficits as Australians prioritise cost-of-living concerns. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
China unveils plan to boost domestic consumption with income boosts
China introduces childcare subsidies and income boosts to counter economic pressures. LINK
UK unions demand stronger worker protections while the government makes modest employment rights reforms. LINK
The US administration requires Australian university researchers to declare foreign ties for joint funding projects. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Airports hit revenue record despite slower passenger growth
Brisbane Airport has generated $113.4M in car parking revenue with 76.6% profit margins in FY24, whilst the ACCC highlights excessive fees. LINK
Treasury Wine Estates benefits from Trump's 200% tariff on European alcohol imports. LINK
Stake.com processes 70% of bets in traditional currency as the cryptocurrency gambling platform expands globally. LINK
Unilever’s Liquid I.V. drives 20% category sales growth at Chemist Warehouse through exclusive distribution rights. LINK
Roberts Co has entered administration in Victoria, halting 8 major projects including Amazon's largest Australian warehouse. LINK
CareSuper will merge with the Meat Industry Employees' Superannuation Fund, increasing its managed assets to $57B. LINK
Warner Bros Discovery has partnered with Nine Entertainment to manage advertising for its Max streaming service launching on March 31. LINK
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TRIVIA
Given it was a big day for our Irish colleagues we thought we would give them a boost and allow them to get 5 from 5 in today’s quiz. How much did you learn drinking Guinness at the pub yesterday?
What are the capitals of Ireland and Northern Ireland?
What is the official currency of Northern Ireland?
What is one of the two official symbols of the Republic of Ireland?
What is the name of the famous Irish folk dance that gained international popularity in the 1990s?
In what year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. Dublin and Belfast
2. Pound
3. Harp or Shamrock
4. Riverdance
5. 1998
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