"Best in the world": Australia's new defence fund 🏆💣

The Federal Government has announced a new $1b investment fund for defence technology, venture capital and investment guru Steve Baxter tells James about some of the world leading defence tech Australia is at the helm of. 

'NEVER GOING DOWN" - The cold hard truth about your energy bill 🚨⚡🪫

APA Group CEO Adam Watson joins Brooke Corte to discuss their half year reporting results, and why energy prices will not go down despite the spin from the Albanese government. 

James takes on ATO for "bankrupting" small businesses🥊💰

NAB chief economist talks small business

"Failed" tobacco excise costs taxpayers' $60bn 💵💰

"Out of control" state budgets may need federal bailout 📉💰

The International Monetary Fund has claimed the federal government may be forced to bail out some of our states and territories with eye watering debt. They have also urged a major review of spending and tax across the country.

"European welfare state": new warning on government spending 💲📃🚨

Former NSW Treasury Chief Economist Stephen Walter discusses Commonwealth Treasury confirming government policy and spending has contributed to another budget blowout. Adding $54 billion to the deficit in the years ahead. 

"I love it": Apprentice carpenter talks up the rise of female tradies 👩‍🔧🪚

HIA Victorian Apprentice of the Year award winner Caitlyn Goodman on her love for the carpentry trade. 

"Time out": Aussie housing target on life support 🏡

According to new analysis - the country fell short by 65,000 homes last year alone. The target is 80,000 behind since it was first announced in 2024.

CBA CEO Matt Comyn 🏦📊

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn joins James Willis off the back of the banking giant's massive $5.4 billion half-year profit and surge in customer growth which sent shares to their best performance since 2020.