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Would you be a truck driver to help pass a 'key load test' for a bridge?
Pick & Scroll News
September 04, 2025
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Good morning. Would you be a truck driver to help pass a 'key load test' for a bridge? What if that bridge was the world’s highest bridge at 625 metres in the air?
That's exactly what 96 truck drivers did when they drove onto the Huajiang Canyon Bridge to ensure it's ready for opening later this month.
When it opens, tourists will be able to enjoy the bridge with a glass walkway, bungee jump and rope swing! We heard they are also looking for people to test those three activities.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Tradies raking in $250,000 per year amid 'huge' trades shortage
Perth tradies are earning up to $250,000 annually due to critical labour shortages as the government offers incentives. LINK
The Australian economy grew the fastest in 2 years during Q2 due to increased consumer spending. LINK
The RBA has developed an AI chatbot called RBAPubChat to enhance economic analysis. LINK
Return and Earn schemes will include wine and spirit bottles across NSW and SA by 2027 to recycle 500 million containers annually. LINK
Legal cigarette sales dropped 22% over the past year while black market activity increased amid rising excise taxes. LINK
Australian mortgage refinancing surged 40% as borrowers seek competitive bank retention deals. LINK
Australian power companies continue supplying electricity despite rising unpaid bills, with paying customers potentially bearing additional costs. LINK
Australian TV networks are seeking rebates for news production to offset gambling ad revenue losses. LINK
QLD unions are restricting construction productivity and diverting developers to premium projects amid housing shortages. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Country Road crashes to its first loss in decades
Country Road Group reported a $124M loss in FY25 for the first time in 25 years due to falling consumer demand in Australia. LINK
A former CBA worker revealed she trained the AI chatbot that replaced her position. LINK
Mental health provider D'Accord OAS has failed to pay contracted counsellors while issuing threats despite their work on major trauma cases across Australia. LINK
The CFMEU has reported organised crime groups are using the construction industry for money laundering and undercutting competitors. LINK
Asahi will purchase barley from NSW farmers who provide ESG data on sustainable practices. LINK
Airwallex is acquiring US-based OpenPay to expand payment services whilst competing with Stripe. LINK
Qantas and Jetstar have updated flight credit policies while holding $451M in unused COVID-19 credits. LINK
Tabcorp has extended its exclusive NFL partnership in Australia and will be sponsoring the first regular season game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026. LINK
Rolex achieved a 25% profit increase to $107M on $414.4M in sales for FY23 despite luxury goods sales declining. LINK
Disney will pay US$10M to settle FTC claims over unlawful collection of children's YouTube data. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
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TRIVIA
Beyonce celebrates her 44th birthday today! It's impossible to pick a favourite song but can you rank her below 5 songs in terms of most played on Spotify?
Texas Hold Em, Diva, All Night, Crazy in Love (feat. Jay-Z), Halo.
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. Halo (1.8 billion)
2. Crazy in Love (1.6 billion)
3. Texas Hold Em (719 million)
4. Diva (357 million)
5. All Night (161 million)
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