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Ask Fear & Greed: Is inflation driven by services or goods?

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Thursday 8 October 2026

A ruling from the High Court raises the bar for new fossil fuel mines. 
ASIC sues an adviser for allegedly taking kickbacks and fuelling client money into the failed First Guardian investment fund
The ATO won’t accept credit card payments even if it means pushing a taxpayer into default
Australia is going to the moon via its first lunar rover, called Roo-ver
Global concern rises over a possible case of the plague in Russia

 

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Thursday 8 October 2026
A ruling from the High Court raises the bar for new fossil fuel mines.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC sues an adviser for allegedly taking kickbacks and fuelling client money into the failed First Guardian investment fund</li>
<li aria-level="1">The ATO won&rsquo;t accept credit card payments even if it means pushing a taxpayer into default</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia is going to the moon via its first lunar rover, called Roo-ver</li>
<li aria-level="1">Global concern rises over a possible case of the plague in Russia</li>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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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> - is your home your best investment? 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.

High Court hits fossil fuels; ASIC sues financial advisor; Australia’s Roo-ver lunar module

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Cyber attacks can cost a business far more than lost data. They can disrupt operations, damage client relationships and consume enormous amounts of time — and for accountants and financial advisers handling sensitive information, the stakes are particularly high.

Recorded at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with Lydia Pearson, Head of Growth Solutions at MyProsperity; Nathan Steiner, Senior Director of Solution Consulting at DocuSign; and Greg Hansen, Executive Group Strategy at HUB24. They discuss why email remains such a significant vulnerability, how client portals can improve both security and customer experience, and where a small business should start when its cybersecurity budget is limited.

This episode was recorded at Class Ignite 2026. Class is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

Cyber attacks can cost a business far more than lost data. They can disrupt operations, damage client relationships and consume enormous amounts of time &mdash; and for accountants and financial advisers handling sensitive information, the stakes are particularly high. Recorded at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with Lydia Pearson, Head of Growth Solutions at MyProsperity; Nathan Steiner, Senior Director of Solution Consulting at DocuSign; and Greg Hansen, Executive Group Strategy at HUB24. They discuss why email remains such a significant vulnerability, how client portals can improve both security and customer experience, and where a small business should start when its cybersecurity budget is limited. This episode was recorded at Class Ignite 2026. Class is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed.

Q+A: The cyber risk hiding in every business

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