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Controversy has hit the world stone skimming championships!
Pick & Scroll News
September 18, 2025
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Good morning. Controversy has hit the World Stone Skimming Championship!
Officials discovered some entrants had used “doctored” stones, reshaped to gain an advantage.
Fortunately, the title remained clean with winner Jonathan Jennings racking up an impressive 177 metres across three legitimate throws, all with unaltered stones.
If you’re looking for a new hobby or “special skill” to announce at your next team meeting, it doesn’t get much better than being a professional stone skimmer.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Gen Z are half as likely to switch jobs as their bosses were at the same age
Job mobility among young Australians has reached record lows despite perceptions about frequent job-switching. LINK
Australian university graduates have experienced a 34% salary increase 3 years after completing their degrees. LINK
The RBA maintains support for cash payments while digital transactions account for 87% of all payments in 2022. LINK
NSW will create a single authority to streamline housing development approvals across government agencies. LINK
The NT expects to harvest 2.2M mango trays this season as fruit production remains strong. LINK
The federal government will invest $1B in sustainable fuel projects for aviation and shipping sectors. LINK
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its app with real-time alerts after a major superannuation data breach. LINK
The VIC government will bypass councils in a pilot program to accelerate housing development approvals. LINK
Australian start-ups are looking for better domestic support as 11,000 companies have relocated overseas due to insufficient funding and innovation uptake. LINK
AI-powered investing tools are enabling younger investors to outperform traditional methods through democratised financial knowledge. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
Fed rate cut to mark pivot toward job market
COMPANY NEWS
Flying with your furry friend in the cabin
Virgin Australia has introduced in-cabin pet travel for vaccinated small pets on select routes with specific restrictions. LINK
Super Retail has dismissed CEO Anthony Heraghty following allegations of a workplace affair and misuse of company funds. LINK
Apple has reduced raw material usage by 50% with 3D-printed recycled titanium in its latest watch. LINK
Bank Australia has launched a debit card made from 64% reclaimed ocean plastic in partnership with Parley for the Oceans. LINK
ANZ is restructuring its tech strategy by removing key executives behind the ANZ Plus app as CEO Nuno Matos consolidates platforms. LINK
CBA has reduced its 2-year fixed mortgage rate below 5% while anticipating one more RBA rate cut in November. LINK
Apple's iPhone sales in China dropped 6% ahead of the iPhone 17 launch while the country's overall smartphone market declined 2%. LINK
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has left the company after 50 years due to Unilever's control concerns. LINK
DroneShield has secured $7.9M in new contracts with the US Department of Defence for anti-drone systems. LINK
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TRIVIA
We’re going straight into general knowledge for today’s trivia. Enjoy!
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Who discovered penicillin in 1928?
How many bones are in the adult human body?
What does HTTP stand for?
What is the currency of Vietnam?
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. Vatican City
2. Alexander Fleming
3. 206
4. HyperText Transfer Protocol
5. Vietnamese Dong
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