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What if you had all the money in the world?
Pick & Scroll News
June 13, 2025
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Good morning. What if you had all the money in the world?
It turns out it wouldn't be that useful.
Here is a 3-minute video to explain. We'll settle for a pay rise then.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Seafood prices may be on the rise
GLOBAL NEWS
Gen Z is changing work talk with emojis
A study reveals 61% of Gen Z workers prefer emoji-filled messages, and 88% find them beneficial for work communication. LINK
US core inflation has declined to 2.8% from 3.4%, due to lower fuel costs. LINK
Elon Musk has expressed regret over his criticism of President Trump following White House outreach. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Monash IVF chief executive resigns after company’s second embryo transplant bungle
Monash IVF chief executive Michael Knaap resigns amidst a reputational crisis at the company after a second embryo implantation error. LINK
A Victorian resident has launched a class action against GrainCorp Oilseeds over health-impacting noise and odour emissions. LINK
Air New Zealand is adding 34,000 seats to North America and upgrading Dreamliners to compete with Qantas in premium travel. LINK
Qantas Frequent Flyer points will decrease in value by up to 20% from August 5 as the program aligns with inflation trends. LINK
The ASX has warned of an 8-11% rise in FY26 expenses due to technology investments and legal costs. LINK
Virgin Australia has resumed international flights to Doha through a wet lease agreement with Qatar Airways. LINK
Disney and Universal have sued Midjourney for copyright infringement over unauthorised use of iconic characters. LINK
ACCC has cleared Allianz's $642M acquisition of RAA Insurance, arguing that the deal will not reduce competition in SA's insurance market. LINK
Cochlear has unveiled an upgradeable implant system whilst revising its FY25 profit guidance to between $390M and $400M. LINK
JERA, a Japanese energy company, has secured new US LNG supply deals totalling 5.5M tons annually, reducing reliance on Australian gas. LINK
NEXTDC has committed $2B to a new AI-focused data centre and R&D hub in Melbourne. LINK
Uber has filed a federal lawsuit against a Florida law firm for orchestrating staged crashes to defraud the company through false injury claims. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: 6 habits your gut is begging you to break, according to gut doctors.
Draft Pick: Jarome Luai will replace Mitch Moses as NSW’s five-eighth in the second State of Origin match, as Moses recovers from a calf strain.
Odd Pick: British Airways flight attendant dances naked in business class after consuming drugs.
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TRUE OR FALSE
We go True or False for your Friday. Even if you don't know any of them, you have a 3% chance of getting them all correct, which gives you a great reason to have a crack.
Microwaves travel by line of sight.
K2 is named K2 because it is the second-highest mountain in the world.
The Y in YMCA stands for Youth.
Catgut is generally made from the intestines of cats.
Vitamin B Complex is a collection of 8 nutrients.
Answers below
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