Tuesday 7th February 2023

Global gold mining giant Newmont, lobs a $24 billion bid for Australia’s biggest gold digger, Newcrest Mining. 

Also today:
Victorian Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe ditches the Greens over the Voice referendum
Half-year profit season kicks off on the ASX
And a one time major BNPL operator calls in the receivers

Tuesday 7th February 2023
Global gold mining giant Newmont, lobs a $24 billion bid for Australia’s biggest gold digger, Newcrest Mining. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Victorian Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe ditches the Greens over the Voice referendum</li>
<li aria-level="1">Half-year profit season kicks off on the ASX</li>
<li aria-level="1">And a one time major BNPL operator calls in the receivers</li>
</ul>

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

$24b bid for Newcrest, Greens’ Thorpe quits over Voice, BNPL darling collapses

The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775644730575080&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NuJVOH6qv5C51JvySuOLK">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

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Friday 3 April 2026

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower. 
The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising
Apple turns 50
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry
Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the $10,000 question. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple turns 50</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world&rsquo;s first trillionaire?</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - this week: the $10,000 question. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Market jitters follow Trump speech; new gambling advertising rules; Apple turns 50

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This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally.

In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra&rsquo;s campaigns have won a number of awards&hellip; with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally. In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

Q+A: The story (and person) behind Telstra's brand transformation

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$24b bid for Newcrest, Greens’ Thorpe quits over Voice, BNPL darling collapses

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