Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year.

Paul Budde, telecommunications management and business consultant with Paul Budde Consultancy, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the appointment 'raised eyebrows', and the current challenges in the industry.

Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year. Paul Budde, telecommunications management and business consultant with Paul Budde Consultancy, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the appointment 'raised eyebrows', and the current challenges in the industry.

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Interview: New Optus boss has a big job to do

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Is it a good week or a bad week for AI? And what should Australians really be worried about?

Michael and Sean go head-to-head over the AI boom, consumer confidence and two potentially landmark court cases involving fossil fuel companies. Plus, the worst things you can do in a job interview.

Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, while ChatGPT gets a new role as the Saturday Edition's court of appeal.

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Is it a good week or a bad week for AI? And what should Australians really be worried about? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over the AI boom, consumer confidence and two potentially landmark court cases involving fossil fuel companies. Plus, the worst things you can do in a job interview. Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, while ChatGPT gets a new role as the Saturday Edition's court of appeal. Join our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1791979305454426&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DL38a5dlqY6e7wd3eaWbn">free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 10 Oct 2026

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This is the Fear & 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.


ASX’s mixed week


Firmus float pulled


ATO delays CC ban


AI report card


Broadcast execution

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; 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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ASX&rsquo;s mixed week
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Firmus float pulled
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ATO delays CC ban
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AI report card
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Broadcast execution
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Afternoon Report | Firmus failure

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Friday 9 October 2026

Australia’s biggest IPO since Telstra is on the verge of collapse, after big super funds and North American investors shunned the Firmus Technologies IPO
The federal government hints at a light touch regulation for AI
Pure electric vehicles now account for 25pc of the market as petrol sales tumble
Airlines ramp up business class offerings, reducing economy seating
Cricket Victoria’s novel work-from-the cricket offering

 

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Friday 9 October 2026
Australia&rsquo;s biggest IPO since Telstra is on the verge of collapse, after big super funds and North American investors shunned the Firmus Technologies IPO
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government hints at a light touch regulation for AI</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pure electric vehicles now account for 25pc of the market as petrol sales tumble</li>
<li aria-level="1">Airlines ramp up business class offerings, reducing economy seating</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cricket Victoria&rsquo;s novel work-from-the cricket offering</li>
</ul>
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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.

Firmus IPO on verge of collapse; airlines ramp up business class; work-from-the-cricket

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Interview: New Optus boss has a big job to do

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