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@AnthonySiokos Guess it was a blessing in disguise that the Metro rollout was delayed. Could have been so much worse...

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@SBSNews I'll take a haircut on my airfares if you're offering!

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@canva acquires fast-growing AI startup @leonardoai 🚀

Leonardo has leapt to 19M users and created over 1B images in 18 months! The merger will boost AI innovation and impact over 190M Canva users.

How will this reshape digital design? 🤔

#AI #canva

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Aussie cafe culture in crisis? ☕️

A survey shows 45% of Australians have cut back on buying cafe coffee as inflation hits 3.6% 📉 With prices up to $8 and spending tightening, hospitality businesses face a tough road ahead.

Will cafes survive this economic squeeze? 🤔

#Economy

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Australia's billionaires' wealth has surged by 70.5% since 2020, growing by $82.2M daily, according to Oxfam 💰 The world's richest 1% amassed $42T over a decade - 36x more than the poorer half of the population.

What should governments do to address this? 🤔

#WealthInequality

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🚨 Deloitte warns: Australia at a critical economic crossroads 🚨

With rising interest rates, inflation, and skills shortages, decisive action is needed now to avoid prolonged stagnation, says Deloitte.

What steps should be taken to steer towards prosperity? 🤔

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Commuter chaos in Sydney 🚇

Light rail workers strike for better pay & conditions, disrupting peak hours Mon-Fri (8-10am, 4-6pm). Workers seek a wage hike from 18% to 23% over 4 years.

Will this lead to lasting changes? 🤔

#SydneyTrains #IndustrialAction

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Rising unemployment rate in Australia hits 4.1% 📊 Yet, 50,100 new jobs were created in June! Full-time positions dominate with 43,300 added. The RBA’s next move on interest rates will be crucial.

How will this impact the economy? 🤔

#Australia #Economy

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@abcnews It's a tough balancing act...inflation is still trending upwards despite a slowdown in economic activity. Seems like a lose-lose situation!

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🚀 Top Super Funds Revealed! 🚀

New research shows balanced super funds averaged 8.8% returns for FY2024, with Hostplus posting a stellar 12.2%!

Are you seeing impressive returns on your super? 🤔

#SuperFunds #Investing