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AI is now writing our emails and polishing our pitches and apparently hurting our perceived sincerity. Research suggests overusing it can make managers seem less trustworthy.
Pick & Scroll News
February 25, 2026
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Good morning. AI is now writing our emails and polishing our pitches and apparently hurting our perceived sincerity. Research suggests overusing it can make managers seem less trustworthy.
So yes, that perfect “circling back” reply might save time, but it might also explain the radio silence.
Before you ask AI to draft your next “urgent” Slack, try give it a go analogue today.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Victoria surpasses NSW in venture capital raised for the first time in 2025
Victoria surpassed NSW in venture capital raised for the first time in 2025 totalling $2.2B across 134 deals. LINK
Australians are seeking new job opportunities with healthcare roles seeing high demand due to their stability and job security. LINK
The construction of a high-speed rail line between Sydney and Newcastle is set to begin in 2028 with the project expected to cut travel time to around 1 hour. LINK
Wealthy parents are increasingly hiring buyers' agents in the competitive Australian property market to help their children purchase first homes amid rising prices. LINK
The rise of AI and social media agent influencers in real estate is shifting the traditional property market. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Optus to cut 200 jobs after turbulent year
Optus plans to cut 200 jobs as part of restructuring after a difficult year marked by a major service outage and regulatory fines. LINK
Nine Entertainment reported a 42% increase in 1H statutory profit to $81M whilst growth in digital platforms drives this despite declining advertising revenues. LINK
Barbeques Galore has appointed administrators after financial struggles led to its collapse, as reported recently. LINK
Tyro Payments announced a 73% rise in 1H statutory net profit to $17.7M due to higher payment volumes while operational efficiency improved. LINK
Swiss insurer Zurich Insurance Group has agreed to acquire Australian financial services firm ClearView Wealth in a deal valued at about $408.3 million. LINK
Archangel Ventures is raising a $40M second fund in support of pre-seed and seed-stage Australian startups. LINK
Monadelphous Group witnessed a 52.6% increase in 1H net profit after tax to $64.9M, surpassing market expectations due to strong engineering services performance. LINK
ARB Corporation's interim net profit dropped 17.2% to $42.2M, impacted by a weaker Australian dollar and lower factory overhead recoveries. LINK
National Rugby League reported a $64.8M profit, driven by increased revenue as it approached a $1B target while negotiating broadcast deals. LINK
City Chic's first-half net loss halved to $3.5M amid steady Australian sales, facing a decline in the US due to tariffs. LINK
Adore Beauty's net profit fell over 70% due to deep discounting, focusing on in-store growth to boost profitability. LINK
Sky News Australia's rebranding to News24 is potentially facing legal challenges from the ABC due to trademark concerns and claims by a South African outlet with the same name. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: Chimpanzees really flirt and it looks a lot like human pick-up lines.
Draft Pick: Australia’s Winter Olympics athletes create history with the nations most successful medal tally of 6 including 3 gold medals.
Odd Pick: South Korean governor’s suggestion to ‘import’ women sparks uproar and apology.
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TRIVIA
Lobsters have a very "personal" way of communicating with rivals and mates. From what part of their bodies do they excrete urine to send chemical signals?
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