Friday 21 August 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Unemployment rises
2. Aussie dollar hits 71 US cents
3. Big tech to pay local media
4. Football World Cup hits earnings
5. Breakthrough melanoma treatment

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