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If you cringe when you see a kid's tooth being pulled out by the classic doorknob trick then this video might not be for you.
Pick & Scroll News
March 27, 2025
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Good morning. If you cringe when you see a kid’s tooth being pulled out by the classic doorknob trick then this video might not be for you.
An Egyptian wrestler has broken the world record for pulling a train with his teeth. Ashraf Mahrous pulled a train weighing 279,000kg for 10 metres. It's rumoured that he does not floss but does use Colgate morning and night, obviously.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Police are investigating a major breach on NSW government website
An estimated 9,000 “sensitive court files” have been downloaded in a major data breach on a NSW government website involving the Department of Communities and Justice. LINK
The Australian Taxation Office will receive $999M over 4 years to boost tax enforcement whilst targeting $1.4B in additional payments. LINK
Australia's inflation rate has slowed to 2.4% in February while economic uncertainties delay potential RBA rate cuts. LINK
Business investment growth will slow to 1.5% in FY26 and FY27 whilst global economic volatility persists. LINK
The expanded Help To Buy scheme now includes buyers earning up to $100K for properties valued up to $1.3M. LINK
The government predicts AI will contribute $600B annually to the economy by 2030 without allocating new funding. LINK
The Qantas chief executive has warned that sustainable aviation fuel costs could make air travel unaffordable for most consumers. LINK
GLOBAL NEWS
1.9 billion servings of Coca-Cola products are sold every 24 hours
Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 602,000 tonnes of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans and waterways each year - enough plastic to fill the stomachs of 18 million whales. LINK
Marriages in China fell by 20% last year – the most significant drop on record. LINK
The UK's inflation rate has fallen to 2.8% whilst clothing prices decline and alcohol costs increase slightly. LINK
A leaked Signal conversation reveals Trump administration officials' criticism of European military dependence. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Apple AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 has received Australian regulatory approval to function as clinical-grade hearing aids. LINK
Jeanswest will close all 90 stores with up to 600 jobs at risk after falling into administration, with a possible restructure as an online-only retailer. LINK
Coles will rebrand all 984 of its liquor stores as Liquorland, permanently retiring the Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor Market chains after a successful trial showed increased brand awareness. LINK
Shell is increasing oil and gas production whilst halving green investments as its CEO receives a pay rise. LINK
Alcoa has been fined $400,000 after work-experience students were burned by caustic solution at its Kwinana refinery. LINK
KMD has doubled its losses and skipped dividends as consumer spending slows whilst cyclone disruptions impact Kathmandu and Rip Curl sales. LINK
Ticketmaster has potentially breached UK consumer laws by misleading Oasis fans with ticket prices marked up to 2.5 times the face value. LINK
EY is consolidating its regional divisions while dissolving its financial services arm's independence to reduce costs. LINK
ANZ will release a comprehensive culture review following investigations into $14B bond trading irregularities. LINK
Koala is preparing for a $100M IPO to expand revenue growth in the US market with backing from cricketer Steve Smith. LINK
Alibaba and BMW are partnering to develop AI technology for vehicles in China to enhance voice recognition and trip planning. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: The source of the Irish potato famine pathogen is finally identified.
Draft Pick: The Australian Kangaroos will tour England this spring for the first rugby league Ashes series since 2003.
Odd Pick: A Korean TV station was hit with disciplinary action after an anchor was drunk on a live news broadcast.
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TRIVIA
Quentin Tarantino turns 62 today so we thought we would celebrate with a Tarantino trivia special.
Can you put his top 5 grossing movies from highest to lowest:
Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, Kill Bill Volume 1, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Django Unchained.
Answers below
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ANSWERS
1. Django Unchained (2012) — $426 million
2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) — $377.6 million
3. Inglourious Basterds (2009) — $321.4 million
4. Pulp Fiction (1994) — $213.9 million
5. Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) — $180.9 million
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