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Longevity expert Dan Buettner doesn't just advocate for breakfast; he identified six specific nutritional powerhouses that define the world's longest-lived populations.
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January 29, 2026
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Good morning. Longevity expert Dan Buettner doesn't just advocate for breakfast; he identified six specific nutritional powerhouses that define the world's longest-lived populations:
Beans, Vegetables, Rice, Fruits, Miso, Oats.
We salute anyone who is starting every day with a minestrone stew full of vegetables and beans!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Australia’s population growth being maintained by immigration
Australia’s population growth is being maintained by immigration while a slowing birthrate and ageing demographics continue adding economic pressure. LINK
International airfares from Australia surged 24.4% in December 2025 as limited airline capacity and post-pandemic distortions outweighed gains from expanding aircraft production. LINK
The Australian dollar surpassed US70¢ for the first time in 3 years. LINK
Annual inflation surged to 3.8% in December as economists expect the RBA to raise interest rates to restore credibility following last year’s rate cuts. LINK AFR
NSW toll rebate scheme returns over $215M as motorists spending more than $60 a week urged to claim. LINK
Australia will allocate at least one-third of the Greater Sunrise gas revenue to Timor-Leste as part of a new economic and defence pact countering China's regional reach. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Apple urges older iPhones users to update software to avoid triple-zero call failures during outages
Apple has advised users of older iPhones and Watches in Australia to update software as a measure to avoid triple-zero call failures during mobile network outages. LINK
CBA and ANZ experienced app failures affecting payments and balances while CBA restored access by 4:45pm and ANZ warned of delayed pensions and salaries. LINK
Mastercard will launch AI-driven ‘Agent Pay’ in Australia as consumers gain access to AI shopping and payment tools via CBA and Westpac integration. LINK
Ampol reported an 11% drop in Q4 sales volumes as it achieved higher refining margins with an FY25 operating profit forecast of $1.435B. LINK
Amazon partnered with Harris Farm to deliver fresh produce across Sydney as it enters the Australian grocery market. LINK
Myer is cutting about 30% of management roles across Apparel Brands, aiming to save $5M-7M as around 40 jobs are impacted. LINK
Apple has caused iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X devices to lose call functionality on Telstra’s network while a recent update prompted the telco to advise users to delay installation. LINK
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TRIVIA
We go back to our Latin roots. Can you match the five latin phrases with the English translation?
Alea iacta est, In vino veritas, Bona fide, Ad astra per aspera, Et cetera (etc.)
Through hardships to the stars, And the rest, In wine, there is truth, In good faith, The die is cast.
Answers below
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Alea iacta est - The die is cast
In vino veritas - In wine, there is truth
Bona fide - In good faith
Ad astra per aspera - Through hardships to the stars
Et cetera (etc.) - And the rest
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