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You can breathe easily today knowing that nearly every country on earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend... except Australia.
Pick & Scroll News
March 25, 2025
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Good morning. You can breathe easily today knowing that nearly every country on earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend... except Australia.
Only seven countries met the World Health Organisation’s guidelines with Australia and New Zealand making the cut.
Treat yourself to a stroll at lunch and enjoy that fresh air!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
What it takes to be in Australia’s top 1%
Australia's top 1% of earners now make over $375,378 annually, representing a 19% increase in 5 years. LINK
Large Australian employers require 2-3 office days weekly whilst full-time remote work remains uncommon. LINK
Australian businesses with over $3M turnover must disclose ransomware payments under new reporting rules. LINK
Fake job listings are distorting Australia's labour market data whilst misleading jobseekers. LINK
Australia's industrial future is moving towards digitalisation and AI for improved efficiency and sustainability. LINK
The Australian government has spent $6.8B on energy bill relief since 2022 instead of funding household electrification projects. LINK
Australian home loan refinancing has increased by 8.4% in February following the first interest rate cut in 4 years. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
Heathrow flights resume after closure causes global flight turmoil
Flights at Britain's Heathrow Airport resumed late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for the day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and causing travel turmoil worldwide. LINK
Turkey is facing its worst protests in over a decade, following the arrest of Istanbul’s embattled mayor and the Turkish President’s main rival. LINK
China's GDP growth exceeds 5% amid improving indicators. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Star delays handover of 'sensitive' Austrac case documents
Star Entertainment Group secured a 2-day delay for sensitive document handover to Austrac whilst preparing for its June money-laundering trial. LINK
Westpac is expanding its defence industry lending from Frankfurt as European rearmament increases. LINK
Challenger is seeking a new manager for its $3.5B real estate portfolio while Elanor Investors Group remains suspended from trading. LINK
Synchron and Nvidia have developed an AI model called Chiral to help paralysed people regain movement through brain-computer interface technology. LINK
Toys R Us faces an uncertain future as auditors warn of significant financial shortfalls amid declining sales. LINK
ANZ plans to transition Suncorp Bank customers to its $2B ANZ Plus platform within 18 months. LINK
General Dynamics has emerged as a potential buyer for Australian shipbuilder Austal despite interest from Hanwha. LINK
Zen Energy encountered significant losses due to wind shortages whilst relying on spot market electricity prices. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
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Odd Pick: Pigeons to be tricked into taking contraceptive pill.
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TRIVIA
Greece celebrates its Independence Day today so we delve into one of our favourite holiday destinations for Tuesdays trivia.
What is the capital city of Greece?
What is the name of the Greek dish made of layers of eggplant, minced meat and béchamel sauce?
Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
What year did Greece host the modern Olympic Games for the second time?
What is the traditional Greek alcoholic drink often served with meze?
Answers below
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