Mellody Horrill’s Career Evolution

Healing Through Dolphins

Finding Joy After Trauma

The Australian Dolphin and Research Foundation

Sheltered: How Rescue Animals Transform Lives

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts special guest Melody Horrill, journalist, author, and former presenter, alongside Peter Sellen, a seasoned news presenter and journalist. They explore Melody’s journey from broadcast media to writing, her passion for animal advocacy, and her personal connection with dolphins. Topics range from her book Sheltered, which highlights the impact of rescue animals, to reflections on resilience, forgiveness, and living with purpose.

Topics Discussed;
Melody Horrill’s career in Adelaide and Melbourne media, including her work at 3AW (02:22)​
Transitioning from broadcast journalism to writing and advocacy (04:44)​
Her personal story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding healing through dolphins (09:18)​
Melody’s bond with a dolphin named Jock and the life lessons it taught her (11:38)​
Founding the Australian Dolphin and Research Foundation and her advocacy for marine life (16:14)​
Her book Sheltered and its focus on rescue animals and their transformative power (18:37)
Peter Sellen’s reflections on his media journey and writing projects (06:56)​(
Melody’s upcoming projects and her passion for storytelling (23:24)​

Join Jeremy Cordeaux for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., streaming round the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts special guest Melody Horrill, journalist, author, and former presenter, alongside Peter Sellen, a seasoned news presenter and journalist. They explore Melody’s journey from broadcast media to writing, her passion for animal advocacy, and her personal connection with dolphins. Topics range from her book Sheltered, which highlights the impact of rescue animals, to reflections on resilience, forgiveness, and living with purpose.
<hr>
Topics Discussed;
<ul>
<li>Melody Horrill’s career in Adelaide and Melbourne media, including her work at 3AW (02:22)​</li>
<li>Transitioning from broadcast journalism to writing and advocacy (04:44)​</li>
<li>Her personal story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding healing through dolphins (09:18)​</li>
<li>Melody’s bond with a dolphin named Jock and the life lessons it taught her (11:38)​</li>
<li>Founding the Australian Dolphin and Research Foundation and her advocacy for marine life (16:14)​</li>
<li>Her book Sheltered and its focus on rescue animals and their transformative power (18:37)</li>
<li>Peter Sellen’s reflections on his media journey and writing projects (06:56)​(</li>
<li>Melody’s upcoming projects and her passion for storytelling (23:24)​</li>
</ul>
Join Jeremy Cordeaux for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., streaming round the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com.

Daily opinions from Commercial Radio Hall of Fame inductee and Walkley award winning journalist Jeremy Cordeaux.


Jeremy Cordeaux has worked successfully in all facets of the media: radio, television and print as well as marketing, promotions, public relations and media training.

 He has gone from Office Boy to Presenter, Programme Manager, General Manager, Managing Director and Owner of three highly successful radio stations.

He started his career at Radio 2GB at the age of 16, he moved to 2GF Grafton and one year later was recruited by Channel 10 Sydney.

At Channel 10 Jeremy Cordeaux learned the business of television: ‘general on-air duties’, ‘hostings’, and ‘news reading’.

Grundy’s chose him to host the very successful, national teenage show “Blind Date”.

He wrote, packaged and hosted his own programmes “The Better Half” and “Ten on Travel and People” (10 on TAP).

 In 1973 Cordeaux was asked to take over the John Pearce Morning Show on Radio 2GB. In 1974 he was promoted to the all important Breakfast programme.

Cordeaux moved to Adelaide in 1976 ahead of 2GB’s disastrous conversion to Rock ‘n Roll.

The following thirty years saw Jeremy Cordeaux’s Morning Show, “The Court of Public Opinion”, on Radio 5DN – always at or near the top of the ratings.

Over the years, amongst other achievements, Cordeaux has won:

         a Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism

            three Gold Medals from the International Radio Festival of New York for

Best Talk Show Host in the World

            a bronze medal for the Best Community Programme in the World

            twice a finalist as the Best Radio Personality in the World

While running the very successful Morning Show, Cordeaux acquired a ten percent interest in 5DN and six months later was promoted to Managing Director.

In the last thirty years Jeremy has worked for all the major television networks in Adelaide: presenting “Cordeaux’s Adelaide” for Channel 9, “State Affair” and the “Nightly News” for Channel 7 and editorials for “Ten’s News Hour”.

He wrote a popular column for the Murdoch afternoon newspaper “The News” for several years.

In 1990 Jeremy Cordeaux sold his interest in 5DN and bought Radio Stations 5AD and 5SE from Hoyts Media. 

Four years later he set up the first radio “combo” in Australia owning and running the highly successful number one FM music station 5AD and the number one AM talk station 5DN: All the while continuing to present his Morning Talk Show from 9.00am till 1.00pm.

In 1996 Cordeaux sold his company to the Australian Radio Network. He remained on-air for the next ten years.

Jeremy Cordeaux was the founding Chairman of the Variety Club of SA, is currently an Ambassador and Life Member for Variety’s Tent 75; a Life Member of the Royal Institution for Deaf and Blind Children in NSW; Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of SA; on divisional council Red Cross for ten years; on the board of SA Great for ten years and on the board of the Smith Family for five years.

He is a member of the Australian Club, the Union and Pioneer’s Club, and a Life Member of the Order of Australia Association.

In 2003 he was Knighted by The Order of St John for his services to the community, and in 2006 acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List with an Order of Australia, AM.

Jeremy and his wife, Caroline Peacock, have homes in Adelaide, Sydney and Hamilton Island. They have one son and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage.

His latest venture was producing and presenting a news, talk, current affairs, chat show which he calls “The Court of Public Opinion” – an “eccentric” programme recorded in Cordeaux’s extensive garage.  

His hobbies include: the media, art, old cars, reading and gardening.

Daily opinions from Commercial Radio Hall of Fame inductee and Walkley award winning journalist Jeremy Cordeaux.
 Jeremy Cordeaux has worked successfully in all facets of the media: radio, television and print as well as marketing, promotions, public relations and media training.  He has gone from Office Boy to Presenter, Programme Manager, General Manager, Managing Director and Owner of three highly successful radio stations. He started his career at Radio 2GB at the age of 16, he moved to 2GF Grafton and one year later was recruited by Channel 10 Sydney. At Channel 10 Jeremy Cordeaux learned the business of television: ‘general on-air duties’, ‘hostings’, and ‘news reading’. Grundy’s chose him to host the very successful, national teenage show “Blind Date”. He wrote, packaged and hosted his own programmes “The Better Half” and “Ten on Travel and People” (10 on TAP).  In 1973 Cordeaux was asked to take over the John Pearce Morning Show on Radio 2GB. In 1974 he was promoted to the all important Breakfast programme. Cordeaux moved to Adelaide in 1976 ahead of 2GB’s disastrous conversion to Rock ‘n Roll. The following thirty years saw Jeremy Cordeaux’s Morning Show, “The Court of Public Opinion”, on Radio 5DN – always at or near the top of the ratings. Over the years, amongst other achievements, Cordeaux has won:          a Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism             three Gold Medals from the International Radio Festival of New York for             Best Talk Show Host in the World             a bronze medal for the Best Community Programme in the World             twice a finalist as the Best Radio Personality in the World While running the very successful Morning Show, Cordeaux acquired a ten percent interest in 5DN and six months later was promoted to Managing Director. In the last thirty years Jeremy has worked for all the major television networks in Adelaide: presenting “Cordeaux’s Adelaide” for Channel 9, “State Affair” and the “Nightly News” for Channel 7 and editorials for “Ten’s News Hour”. He wrote a popular column for the Murdoch afternoon newspaper “The News” for several years. In 1990 Jeremy Cordeaux sold his interest in 5DN and bought Radio Stations 5AD and 5SE from Hoyts Media.  Four years later he set up the first radio “combo” in Australia owning and running the highly successful number one FM music station 5AD and the number one AM talk station 5DN: All the while continuing to present his Morning Talk Show from 9.00am till 1.00pm. In 1996 Cordeaux sold his company to the Australian Radio Network. He remained on-air for the next ten years. Jeremy Cordeaux was the founding Chairman of the Variety Club of SA, is currently an Ambassador and Life Member for Variety’s Tent 75; a Life Member of the Royal Institution for Deaf and Blind Children in NSW; Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of SA; on divisional council Red Cross for ten years; on the board of SA Great for ten years and on the board of the Smith Family for five years. He is a member of the Australian Club, the Union and Pioneer’s Club, and a Life Member of the Order of Australia Association. In 2003 he was Knighted by The Order of St John for his services to the community, and in 2006 acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List with an Order of Australia, AM. Jeremy and his wife, Caroline Peacock, have homes in Adelaide, Sydney and Hamilton Island. They have one son and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage. His latest venture was producing and presenting a news, talk, current affairs, chat show which he calls “The Court of Public Opinion” – an “eccentric” programme recorded in Cordeaux’s extensive garage.   His hobbies include: the media, art, old cars, reading and gardening.

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LIVE: Melody Horrill on Resilience, Dolphins, and Animal Advocacy: A Conversation with Jeremy Cordeaux

In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux examines the global and local ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, particularly the fallout from escalating conflict involving Iran and the impact on global markets. Billions have been wiped from share markets worldwide as political decisions reverberate through the global economy.

Jeremy also turns his attention to South Australian politics ahead of the looming state election, questioning leadership, payroll taxes and controversial proposals to subsidise IVF treatments for high-income earners.

The episode explores broader issues including defence cooperation with the United States, the media backlash against One Nation candidate Cory Bernardi, and the importance of free speech in a democratic society.

Closer to home, Jeremy highlights organ donation success in South Australia, raises concerns about theft from historic graves in a regional cemetery, and reflects on the changing cultural direction of elite institutions.

Blending commentary, humour and historical anecdotes, Jeremy continues to challenge listeners to think critically about politics, culture and the direction Australia is heading.

Topics Covered


Global economic impacts from Middle East tensions


Share market losses linked to geopolitical conflict


Iran leadership succession and luxury property holdings


Trump and geopolitical decision-making


South Australian state election commentary


Leadership criticism of SA Liberal Party


Ambulance ramping crisis in South Australia


Payroll tax and employment taxation debate


Proposal to subsidise IVF treatments


Government spending and taxpayer burden


Greens criticism of Australian submariners


Australian sailors serving on US nuclear submarines


Theft of brass plaques from cemetery headstones


Protection of historical sites and broadcasting heritage


Media criticism of Cory Bernardi


Free speech and political debate in Australia


Organ donation success in South Australia


Driver’s licence organ donor system


Debate over South Australian “establishment” institutions


Guest speakers invited to St Peter’s College

In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux examines the global and local ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, particularly the fallout from escalating conflict involving Iran and the impact on global markets. Billions have been wiped from share markets worldwide as political decisions reverberate through the global economy.
Jeremy also turns his attention to South Australian politics ahead of the looming state election, questioning leadership, payroll taxes and controversial proposals to subsidise IVF treatments for high-income earners.
The episode explores broader issues including defence cooperation with the United States, the media backlash against One Nation candidate Cory Bernardi, and the importance of free speech in a democratic society.
Closer to home, Jeremy highlights organ donation success in South Australia, raises concerns about theft from historic graves in a regional cemetery, and reflects on the changing cultural direction of elite institutions.
Blending commentary, humour and historical anecdotes, Jeremy continues to challenge listeners to think critically about politics, culture and the direction Australia is heading.
Topics Covered
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Global economic impacts from Middle East tensions
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Share market losses linked to geopolitical conflict
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Iran leadership succession and luxury property holdings
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Trump and geopolitical decision-making
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South Australian state election commentary
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Leadership criticism of SA Liberal Party
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Ambulance ramping crisis in South Australia
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Payroll tax and employment taxation debate
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Proposal to subsidise IVF treatments
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Government spending and taxpayer burden
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Greens criticism of Australian submariners
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Australian sailors serving on US nuclear submarines
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Theft of brass plaques from cemetery headstones
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Protection of historical sites and broadcasting heritage
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Media criticism of Cory Bernardi
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Free speech and political debate in Australia
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Organ donation success in South Australia
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Driver&rsquo;s licence organ donor system
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Debate over South Australian &ldquo;establishment&rdquo; institutions
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Guest speakers invited to St Peter&rsquo;s College
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Iran, Market Crash and Election Promises — What’s Really Going On?

LISTEN: Global Chaos, Election Promises and the Cost of Government

In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux explores several controversial and thought-provoking topics shaping Australian and global conversations. From allegations involving a Victorian gynaecologist and troubling reports from Islamic schools to the rising cost of government and the future impact of artificial intelligence on employment, Jeremy offers his candid take on the issues dominating headlines.

He also questions the push to expand the number of politicians in Canberra, examines the soaring cost of the NDIS and autism services, and raises concerns about electric vehicle battery fires following a major global recall.

The episode also highlights the ongoing debate around the management of Australia’s wild brumbies, explores royal family controversy surrounding Prince Andrew, and reflects on historical milestones and cultural moments.

As always, Jeremy mixes commentary, humour and historical reflection while encouraging Australians to think critically about the decisions shaping the country’s future.

Topics Covered:


Irish philosophy and the psychology of worrying


Allegations against Victorian gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon


Government oversight of healthcare scandals


Reports of menstrual tracking policies in Islamic schools


Cultural practices and women's rights debates


Government funding of religious schools


Proposal to increase the number of federal politicians


Cost of expanding parliament and taxpayer burden


NDIS spending and autism support costs


Transparency around disability funding


Artificial intelligence replacing jobs


WiseTech job cuts and automation


Future of employment in an AI-driven economy


Electric vehicle battery fire concerns


Volvo recall of electric vehicles


Debate around the culling of Australian brumbies


Save the Brumbies charity and wild horse preservation


Prince Andrew controversy and republican debate in Australia


Media trials versus legal process


Historical milestones and cultural anniversaries

 

In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux explores several controversial and thought-provoking topics shaping Australian and global conversations. From allegations involving a Victorian gynaecologist and troubling reports from Islamic schools to the rising cost of government and the future impact of artificial intelligence on employment, Jeremy offers his candid take on the issues dominating headlines.
He also questions the push to expand the number of politicians in Canberra, examines the soaring cost of the NDIS and autism services, and raises concerns about electric vehicle battery fires following a major global recall.
The episode also highlights the ongoing debate around the management of Australia&rsquo;s wild brumbies, explores royal family controversy surrounding Prince Andrew, and reflects on historical milestones and cultural moments.
As always, Jeremy mixes commentary, humour and historical reflection while encouraging Australians to think critically about the decisions shaping the country&rsquo;s future.
Topics Covered:
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Irish philosophy and the psychology of worrying
</li>
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Allegations against Victorian gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon
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Government oversight of healthcare scandals
</li>
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Reports of menstrual tracking policies in Islamic schools
</li>
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Cultural practices and women's rights debates
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Government funding of religious schools
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Proposal to increase the number of federal politicians
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Cost of expanding parliament and taxpayer burden
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NDIS spending and autism support costs
</li>
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Transparency around disability funding
</li>
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Artificial intelligence replacing jobs
</li>
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WiseTech job cuts and automation
</li>
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Future of employment in an AI-driven economy
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Electric vehicle battery fire concerns
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Volvo recall of electric vehicles
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Debate around the culling of Australian brumbies
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Save the Brumbies charity and wild horse preservation
</li>
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Prince Andrew controversy and republican debate in Australia
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Media trials versus legal process
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Historical milestones and cultural anniversaries
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&nbsp;

AI Is Replacing Jobs — And Canberra Wants MORE Politicians?

LISTEN: Australia’s Political Blowout, AI Job Losses and the Debate Over Religious Schools

In this lively Garage Edition, Jeremy Cordeaux covers everything from global politics and Australian economic concerns to cost-of-living pressures and the future of banking. He reflects on major cultural and historical milestones, discusses rising political movements in Australia, and shares his thoughts on freedom, inflation, government spending and technology risks in modern life. Jeremy also explores global developments, including the ongoing situation in Iran, and offers his take on community, security and social change in today’s world.

This episode blends commentary, humour and history in Jeremy’s unique style, keeping listeners informed and engaged with current affairs and everyday issues affecting Australians.

Topics Discussed;


Weather forecasting and Bureau of Meteorology criticism


Tribute to music legend Neil Sedaka


Passing of Australian icons including Makybe Diva


Global politics and developments in Iran


Regime change and geopolitical consequences


Protests and global freedom movements


Social media growth and audience engagement


Pauline Hanson and One Nation polling surge


Sydney Gay Mardi Gras and cultural commentary


Core inflation and cost-of-living pressures


Interest rates and economic outlook


Government spending and electricity costs


Capital gains tax and negative gearing debate


Property investment among politicians


Political hypocrisy and housing affordability


Banking scams and mobile phone security


Concerns about internet banking and digital risk


Future of traditional banking and customer service


AI versus human service


Historical and cultural milestones


Technology and society

In this lively Garage Edition, Jeremy Cordeaux covers everything from global politics and Australian economic concerns to cost-of-living pressures and the future of banking. He reflects on major cultural and historical milestones, discusses rising political movements in Australia, and shares his thoughts on freedom, inflation, government spending and technology risks in modern life. Jeremy also explores global developments, including the ongoing situation in Iran, and offers his take on community, security and social change in today&rsquo;s world.
This episode blends commentary, humour and history in Jeremy&rsquo;s unique style, keeping listeners informed and engaged with current affairs and everyday issues affecting Australians.
Topics Discussed;
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Weather forecasting and Bureau of Meteorology criticism
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Tribute to music legend Neil Sedaka
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Passing of Australian icons including Makybe Diva
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Global politics and developments in Iran
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Regime change and geopolitical consequences
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Protests and global freedom movements
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Social media growth and audience engagement
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Pauline Hanson and One Nation polling surge
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Sydney Gay Mardi Gras and cultural commentary
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Core inflation and cost-of-living pressures
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Interest rates and economic outlook
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Government spending and electricity costs
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Capital gains tax and negative gearing debate
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Property investment among politicians
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Political hypocrisy and housing affordability
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Banking scams and mobile phone security
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Concerns about internet banking and digital risk
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Future of traditional banking and customer service
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AI versus human service
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Historical and cultural milestones
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Technology and society
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Is Australia Heading for Economic Chaos? Inflation, Iran and the Property Bombshell

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