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A great white shark estimated at 15 feet has taken a huge chunk out of a surfer’s surfboard.
Pick & Scroll News
August 21, 2025
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Good morning. A great white shark estimated at 15 feet has taken a huge chunk out of a surfer’s surfboard.
Brad Ross was surfing on the NSW coast at Cabarita Beach and looks lucky to have all his limbs given his surfboard is now cut in two.
Brad wins points for the coolest reaction to a near-death experience this week with this quote, "I was just like, 'I'm okay, he's okay, if I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die."
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Centrelink update for millions of Aussies
Centrelink payments will increase by $29.70 per fortnight from September 20 to assist with cost-of-living pressures. LINK
The Australian property market is strengthening due to immigration, falling rates and rental shortages, creating opportunities for investors. LINK
Australian farming groups are urging the government to release a climate risk report that details severe impacts on agriculture and fisheries. LINK
Lamb prices have doubled over 18 months due to drought conditions in southern Australia. LINK
Rising food costs are driving consumers to eat at home, benefitting supermarkets and meal services. LINK
The NSW government has sold 66% of surplus public housing land to private developers. LINK
Permanent migrants are working below their skill levels whilst contributing to Australia's labour shortage. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
The ABC implements social media restrictions on high-profile journalists
The ABC has implemented new social media rules for high-profile journalists following recent legal issues. LINK
Canva has added $15.5B to its valuation after launching an employee share tender offer at $65B, up from $32B last year. LINK
CBA privately opposed the RBA's proposed surcharges reform in a confidential draft letter warning of disruptions to the payments system. LINK
Stockland has reported improved housing market conditions with falling interest rates stimulating demand, particularly in Victoria which is seeing improved inquiries and sales. LINK
James Hardie investors experienced a profit shock as adjusted net income decreased 29% to $197M for the June quarter, approximately 20% lower than market expectations. LINK
Vicinity Centres reported an 83.6% increase in full-year profit to over $1B and issued guidance for continued earnings growth in FY26. LINK
Breville reported a 14.6% rise in FY23 profit to $135.9M as coffee product sales grew across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. LINK
Transurban reported a 68.9% drop in annual profit to $178M and lifted its dividend on positive traffic momentum. LINK
Dexus reported a $136.1M profit turnaround for FY24 after last year's $1.58B loss. LINK
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank flagged a $539.5M goodwill impairment amid economic uncertainty and restructuring efforts. LINK
Harris Farm has won 4 major customer satisfaction awards despite a $22M loss in FY24. LINK
The Lottery Corporation will increase lotto ticket entry prices by 20c after reporting revenue of $3.7B for FY25, down 6.2% from the previous year. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: Metal bottle caps ‘surprising’ source of microplastic contamination, study finds.
Draft Pick: ICE deports Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr for alleged ties to the cartel just days after his fight with Jake Paul.
Odd Pick: Dennis Hope: the man who sold land on the moon.
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TRIVIA
It's Usain Bolt's 39th birthday today which is great opportunity to do a trivia on the fastest man to ever run the 100 metres!
Bolt is the only sprinter to win the 100m and 200m final at 3 consecutive Olympics.
Can you name the 3 locations and years when he achieved this feat?
Answers below
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