With unemployment at its lowest point in decades, businesses are finding it tough to fill vacant roles.

Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director of Business Sydney, tells Sean Aylmer why the answer could be mobilising the pensioner workforce right around the country.

With unemployment at its lowest point in decades, businesses are finding it tough to fill vacant roles.
Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director of Business Sydney, tells Sean Aylmer why the answer could be mobilising the pensioner workforce right around the country.

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

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Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in the Fear and Greed daily interview. 

Business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> talks to leaders about all things business in the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> daily interview.

Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in Fear and Greed Interviews.

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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

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Interview: Is this the solution to the labour squeeze?

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Tuesday 17 February 2026

The competition watchdog alleges in Federal Court that Coles has used promotions to disguise big price rises. 
JB HiFi surges as shoppers stock up on electronics
New Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlines his vision
Steel maker BlueScope becomes Santa Clause for shareholders
Cherie Blair gives a very frank interview about her husband, former British PM Tony Blair

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Tuesday 17 February 2026
The competition watchdog alleges in Federal Court that Coles has used promotions to disguise big price rises.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">JB HiFi surges as shoppers stock up on electronics</li>
<li aria-level="1">New Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlines his vision</li>
<li aria-level="1">Steel maker BlueScope becomes Santa Clause for shareholders</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cherie Blair gives a very frank interview about her husband, former British PM Tony Blair</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 money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). 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.

ACCC v Coles on misleading promos; JB HiFi surges; Taylor outlines vision

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The share market is swinging wildly this reporting season — blue chips are plunging and rebounding, banks are rallying, tech is getting sold off on AI fears, then bouncing back again.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar equity market strategist Lachlan Halloway about what’s driving the volatility, whether AI is a real threat to listed companies, and why long-term investors might actually benefit from the chaos.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

The share market is swinging wildly this reporting season &mdash; blue chips are plunging and rebounding, banks are rallying, tech is getting sold off on AI fears, then bouncing back again. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar equity market strategist Lachlan Halloway about what&rsquo;s driving the volatility, whether AI is a real threat to listed companies, and why long-term investors might actually benefit from the chaos. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Markets are acting first, asking questions later

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


Tech sector rebouncs


Leaked Liberal immigration policy


Death at Rio Tinto site


Results wrap: JB Hifi, Treasury Wines, A2 Milk


Europe hits back at US

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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Tech sector rebouncs
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Leaked Liberal immigration policy
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Death at Rio Tinto site
</li>
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Results wrap: JB Hifi, Treasury Wines, A2 Milk
</li>
<li>
Europe hits back at US
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</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Afternoon Report | Tech sector rebounds

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Interview: Is this the solution to the labour squeeze?

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