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Do you remember the last time you really wanted to go to a concert?
Pick & Scroll News
February 18, 2026
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Good morning. Do you remember the last time you really wanted to go to a concert?
Maybe you stayed up til midnight or had 5 devices all open on Ticketmaster at the same time.
We’re afraid that that level of commitment is just not good enough if Harry Styles’ fans are now selling blood to afford tickets to his concerts.
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
The health insurance mistake costing Aussies $828 a year
Private health insurance premiums in Australia are set to rise by 4.4% from April as climbing healthcare costs mark the fastest increase in nearly a decade. LINK
The Victorian teachers' union is advocating a four-day workweek trial to address staff shortages and improve work-life balance amidst ongoing workplace flexibility debates. LINK
Metropolitan universities are over-enrolling students ahead of upcoming domestic caps, presenting challenges for funding and capacity planning. LINK
Australian-Korean trade relations have strengthened significantly with Korean investments in ASX-listed resource companies playing a pivotal role in the global energy transition. LINK
COMPANY NEWS
Mobil Oil Australia to pay $16M fine for misleading claims about fuel sold in Queensland
Mobil Oil Australia received a $16M fine for misleading petrol customers in QLD as regulatory scrutiny on fuel quality claims continues. LINK
Apple is expanding into video podcasts, allowing creators new revenue opportunities by integrating video ads as it upgrades its platform to compete with YouTube and Spotify. LINK
Atlassian has paused hiring engineers as AI pressures impact its stock value amid broader tech market challenges. LINK
Commonwealth Bank aims to be the first major sponsor for Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with a deal potentially exceeding $200M as part of strategic corporate visibility goals. LINK
OpenAI's ChatGPT is testing advertising options to generate revenue despite CEO Sam Altman's initial reluctance. LINK
Challenger announced a substantial profit increase alongside a higher interim dividend and a proposed share buyback, citing positive asset performances across various classes. LINK
Reliance Worldwide has experienced a 34.9% fall in first-half profit driven by US tariffs and reduced demand, increasing its interim dividend to 4 US cents per share. LINK
Baby Bunting's statutory net profit fell significantly due to store optimisation costs while the company raised its full-year profit forecast owing to revenue growth from new store openings. LINK
The Takeovers Panel has delayed Humm Group’s meeting to investigate potential mishandlings of a takeover proposal by Credit Corp to ensure procedural fairness. LINK
Function Health has sued its rival Superpower for alleged false advertising and regulatory breaches. LINK
Ventia Group secured a $107M Defence maintenance contract extension with the Australian Department of Defence. LINK
ONE MORE SCROLL
Editor’s Pick: Japan Is giving away houses for practically free to stop entire towns known as “akitas” from dying.
Draft Pick: Aussie No 1. Alex De Minaur wins the ATP 500 in Rotterdam, defeating Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime in dominant straight set fashion.
Odd Pick: Rare Indonesian chicken breed is selling upwards of US$10K+ and traded like stocks amongst investors.
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TRIVIA
In the Middle Ages, chicken soup wasn’t just for curing the common cold. What did people believe this broth acted as?
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