Scoop: ABC to axe Q+A after nearly two decades on air via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/abc-...

A lot of people are unhappy about the demise of Catch.

@jackderwin.bsky.social spoke to ten former execs about their experiences under Wesfarmers’ leadership and what went wrong

Are you part of “middle Australia”? Most Australians think they are, which is why politicians like to target their messaging at this group.

Jennifer Duke looked at the data to find out who actually fits this description 👇

New: Joe Aston, who is set to return to regular publishing with his new venture Rampart, is betting that the wave of independent publishing that has swept through the US media landscape is destined for Australia. He spoke with me about it www.capitalbrief.com/article/joe-...

With a growing number of US companies now backtracking on their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Capital Brief contacted a range of Australian tech companies, VC firms and banks to ask whether they stood by DEI.

Just how bad is Australia’s national debt problem? It’s been a topic of debate lately, especially in Canberra as the federal election looms, amid forecasts that total debt will hit $1 trillion by 2025/26.

Jennifer Duke dived into the numbers and talked to top economists to get the real story 👇

If you've ever read the Crypto News Australia website, you may not be aware it's owned by Brisbane crypto exchange Swyftx.

The site heavily promotes Swyftx's products but lacks prominent disclosure about its ownership.

Meta's Australian fact-checking partners, AAP and RMIT, are bracing for impact after the tech giant announced the program’s termination overnight

The typical Bitcoin cycle is boom and bust, then bigger boom and bigger bust.

But is it different this time?

In today's Edition newsletter, Daniel Van Boom writes that some believe the arrival of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs has reshaped the industry’s foundations — and made a price crash less likely.

Is the RBA softening the ground for early 2025 rate cuts?

The central bank today held the cash rate at 4.35%, but its dovish tone has reignited speculation of earlier cuts, with February now back in play for some economists.

Bitcoin has topped US$100,000 ($155,500) for the first time after surging since Donald Trump's US election win last month

Read more: www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/bit...

It’s still not clear how it’s going to work… but it’s happening

RBA governor Michele Bullock says she doesn't know if Donald Trump's China tariffs announcement is "reality" or a "negotiation tactic" — but if he follows through, it might not be so bad for Australia

Great read here from Daniel Van Boom…

NEW: Labor is finalising a package of media reforms which tackles Meta’s decision to end commercial deals with publishers and establishes a new regime to guide journalism-related policy.

Read more in this story from Anthony Galloway and @johnbuckley.bsky.social 👇

Here's what you can find in today's Edition newsletter
- Elon Musk takes aim at Australia - again
- ASX hits record high
- Why Carta is 'bullish' on Aussie startups
- NextDC CEO backs nuclear
- Jim Chalmers' Catch-22

Read more: www.capitalbrief.com/newsletter/m...

In 2022, Australian drone delivery startup Swoop Aero rejected a $100 million buyout.

Now, it's being stripped for parts after officially falling into liquidation. www.capitalbrief.com/article/ambi...

Interesting