Tuesday 3 March 2026

Fighting in the Middle East widens with 12 countries, including the UK, drawn into the conflict, as oil prices surge. 

• The February reporting season wraps up, and analysts say it was one of the strongest in recent years
• Parliament returns to Canberra as Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers celebrate birthdays
• Ampol may need to offload more than 50 service stations to push through a merger deal
• Survivor, the reality TV show, celebrates 50 seasons

And today, the first interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: James Teodorini, Head of ANZ at Airwallex, on why having a ‘what next’ mindset can be your competitive advantage.