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Food cravings when you're pregnant are very real. This is probably why this pizza order has resonated so well:

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Good morning. Food cravings when you're pregnant are very real. This is probably why this pizza order has resonated so well:


'One large pizza with triple pepperoni, extra cheese, banana peppers, light jalapeños, half chicken, half mushrooms, half caramelised onions, half olives and light sauce.'


However, the follow-up comment is what has made this order so good: "Bro, yes, I know this looks insane, I’m the dude who has a very pregnant wife. I’m done questioning what she wants. I’m scared of her and honestly you should be, too. I promise this is the order. Thank you and godspeed."


You can't knock him for trying.


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  • Australian employers are now using AI tools to screen and rate CVs as job seekers adapt to more automated recruitment. LINK 

  • Australians eyeing aged care must navigate new means-testing rules as homeownership and income levels will impact final costs. LINK 

COMPANY NEWS

ANZ Bank’s targets disconnected from reality

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  • Meta is considering cutting up to 30% of its metaverse-related spending and staff as US$70B in cumulative losses and falling investor confidence suggest possible layoffs in 2026. LINK 

  • WiseTech Global is facing backlash from customers and AI-driven rivals after raising software prices by up to 30% and shifting to a transaction-based pricing model. LINK  

  • DroneShield shares fell 50% in November after $70M in insider sales while retail investors continued to buy the dip. LINK  

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  • HBO Max and Apple TV+ must boost investment in Australian content due to new streaming laws targeting platforms with over 1M subscribers. LINK 

  • Airwallex has tightened internal data controls after failing to restrict Chinese data access as US-China tech tensions intensified. LINK 

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