Australia’s defense tech sector has a new star. DroneShield has seen its stock soar more than 500% this year, catapulting the Sydney-based company from a niche player to an ASX 200 member. Once built to fend off paparazzi drones, it’s now supplying counter-drone technology to militaries and governments around the world.

In this episode, Rebecca Jones talks to Sydney Bureau Chief Ainslie Chandler and reporter Carmeli Argana about DroneShield’s journey from meme stock to military mainstay, whether the company’s explosive rally can last, and how its CEO’s remarkable backstory fits into this unique company’s rise.

Australia&rsquo;s defense tech sector has a new star. DroneShield has seen its stock soar more than 500% this year, catapulting the Sydney-based company from a niche player to an ASX 200 member. Once built to fend off paparazzi drones, it&rsquo;s now supplying counter-drone technology to militaries and governments around the world.
In this episode, Rebecca Jones talks to Sydney Bureau Chief Ainslie Chandler and reporter Carmeli Argana about DroneShield&rsquo;s journey from meme stock to military mainstay, whether the company&rsquo;s explosive rally can last, and how its CEO&rsquo;s remarkable backstory fits into this unique company&rsquo;s rise.

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business. 

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business.

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business.

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business.

Why DroneShield’s Shares Are Rocketing and What Comes Next

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From next week, Australia’s under 16s will be prevented from accessing platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook, as the Labor government pushes to curb harms caused by social media.
In our latest podcast, Rebecca Jones asks Bloomberg’s Angus Whitley to unpack the origins of the ban, what both parents and children can expect when it comes into force next week – and what the controversial move means for Big Tech.

From next week, Australia&rsquo;s under 16s will be prevented from accessing platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook, as the Labor government pushes to curb harms caused by social media. In our latest podcast, Rebecca Jones asks Bloomberg&rsquo;s Angus Whitley to unpack the origins of the ban, what both parents and children can expect when it comes into force next week &ndash; and what the controversial move means for Big Tech.

Social Media Ban: Everything to Know Before Deactivation Day 

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Australia has suffered a major climate setback, losing its bid to host next year’s COP summit in Adelaide. At the same time, the Coalition has reignited Australia’s climate wars by abandoning its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 – a reversal that resets the political debate just as the world pushes for faster decarbonisation.

In this episode, Rebecca Jones asks Bloomberg’s David Stringer to unpack what the failed COP bid means for Australia’s international standing, how the Coalition’s shift could shape the next election and what renewed climate volatility means for investment, energy transition plans and ultimately your power bill.

Australia has suffered a major climate setback, losing its bid to host next year&rsquo;s COP summit in Adelaide. At the same time, the Coalition has reignited Australia&rsquo;s climate wars by abandoning its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 &ndash; a reversal that resets the political debate just as the world pushes for faster decarbonisation.
In this episode, Rebecca Jones asks Bloomberg&rsquo;s David Stringer to unpack what the failed COP bid means for Australia&rsquo;s international standing, how the Coalition&rsquo;s shift could shape the next election and what renewed climate volatility means for investment, energy transition plans and ultimately your power bill.

How Australia’s Climate Fight Was Rekindled

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The softer New Zealand dollar means more Australian tourists are flocking across the ditch for holidays and long weekends. Meanwhile, Kiwis are increasingly migrating to Australia to escape their country’s economic weakness.

On this week’s Bloomberg Australia Podcast, Chris Bourke talks with Ainsley Thomson in Wellington about why New Zealand’s currency has weakened, the impact on its tourism industry and why Kiwis are leaving in droves.

The softer New Zealand dollar means more Australian tourists are flocking across the ditch for holidays and long weekends. Meanwhile, Kiwis are increasingly migrating to Australia to escape their country&rsquo;s economic weakness.
On this week&rsquo;s Bloomberg Australia Podcast, Chris Bourke talks with Ainsley Thomson in Wellington about why New Zealand&rsquo;s currency has weakened, the impact on its tourism industry and why Kiwis are leaving in droves.

Why Aussies Are Scoring Cheaper Holidays Across the Ditch

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Why DroneShield’s Shares Are Rocketing and What Comes Next

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