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May 31, 2023 • 14min

Interview: How a charity pulled off the Holy Grail of political advocacy

130,000 sufferers of Type 1 Diabetes went into last year's federal election knowing it didn't matter who won - both sides had already committed funding for a life-saving piece of technology. It was a masterclass in advocacy by JDRF Australia, working to improve the lives of people with T1D.Now JDRF wants to find a cure - and they need your help. Mike Wilson OAM, the Chief Executive of JDRF Australia, talks to Michael Thompson about what it'll take to find (and fund) a cure.June 1 is the JDRF Australia Giving Day. Every donation is matched dollar for dollar - find out more here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 31, 2023 • 4min

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles, inflation data surprises

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 30, 2023 • 22min

300 new planes for Qantas, building sector tumbles, crypto exchange collapses

Wednesday 31 May 2023 Qantas set for east coast to London and New York flights within two years. Also today:  The downturn in the building industry worsens Wesfarmers boss warns of the ‘big squeeze’ coming for companies And Australia’s onetime biggest crypto exchange closes its doors   Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is about life insurance: how much is enough, and how does it work? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 30, 2023 • 11min

Interview: The odd jobs bringing in cash as cost of living soars

As the cost of living soars, more people are turning to Airtasker to raise a bit of extra cash.Tim Fung, co-founder and CEO of Airtasker, talks to Sean Aylmer about the services people are offering, and how the company has fared since listing on the ASX in 2021.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 30, 2023 • 4min

Afternoon Report | Crown’s $450m fine

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 29, 2023 • 19min

PWC sidelines leaders, WA Premier resigns, bid to stop HECS bill jump

Tuesday 30 May 2023 PwC sidelines nine leaders as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese weighs in on the scandal ridden firm.  Also today: Australia’s most popular Premier, Mark McGowan from Western Australia resigns Jetstar’s boss apologises for the airline’s ongoing problems And a last minute intervention in an effort to stop a big jump in HECS bills Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 29, 2023 • 13min

Interview: The retail supremo turning his attention to carbon capture

Bernie Brookes AM is one of Australia's best-known retailers, having run iconic businesses like Myer and Woolworths. He's now the chair of ASX-listed Dotz Nano, which has just acquired carbon capture and storarge technology.Bernie Brookes talks to Sean Aylmer about the size of the opportunity for businesses like Dotz Nano as Australia works towards its net-zero goals.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 29, 2023 • 4min

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps on debt relief

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 28, 2023 • 21min

House prices rise, barley exports to China just weeks away, US debt crisis over

Monday 29 May 2023 Sydney and Melbourne lead a bounce back in house prices after another strong weekend for auctions.  Also today: The trade minister says Beijing only weeks away from allowing barley exports  Regional job advertisements have grown three times faster than in metropolitan Australia And the US debt ceiling crisis is over, hopefully, providing relief for equity markets Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 28, 2023 • 12min

Interview: The $99,000 dream making workers change their plans

Working Australians say they'd like an average of $99,000 per annum in retirement - compared to $68,000 p/a for those who have already retired. It means more people are planning to keep working in some capacity after retirement, according to new research from Vanguard.Daniel Shrimski, Managing Director of Vanguard Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the study and why it's so important to talk to a financial advisor ahead of retirement.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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