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Friday 8 July 2022

COVID rears again in Australia, putting pressure on the health system and potentially the economy. 

Also today:

• The federal government works to improve relations with Beijing. 
• The Crown CEO’s $12 million year
• And for the first time in 13 years, Australia exports more coal than iron ore.

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It sounds like something from the future - but US retail giant Walmart is already using drones for deliveries.

And an ASX-listed drone company is supplying the tech that makes it happen.

Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, talks to Sean Aylmer about drones and the future of deliveries.

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Thursday 7 July 2022

Industrial action across the country looms as workers fight for pay rises. 

Also today:

• Commodity prices tumble on fears of a global recession. 
• The NSW floods crisis continues, with Sydney posting its wettest year on record
• And the big lenders lift their lending rates.

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Last week saw the release of the first batch of data from the 2021 Census - an absolute gold mine for information about Australia, our population, who we are, what we do, and where we’ve come from.

Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about his highlights from the Census data - and what we can learn about where we're going.

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Wednesday 6 July 2022

The Reserve Bank hikes interest rates and there’s more to come. 

Also today:

• The flood crisis in NSW worsens, dashing hopes that fresh fruit and vege prices will fall anytime soon
• Stubbornly high COVID numbers prompts call for boosters
• And get ready for a shock when you open your end of year superannuation statement

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The Reserve Bank board increased interest rates by 50 basis points yesterday, the third increase in as many months as it attempts to bring inflation under control.

AMP Senior Economist Diana Mousina talks to Sean Aylmer about how it's another major hit to consumers already dealing with skyrocketing costs.

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Tuesday 5 July 2022

The Aussie dollar comes under pressure despite strong commodity prices… but it’s not all bad news. 

• Investors prepare for today’s Reserve Bank meeting where the official cash rate is expected to rise by 50 basis points. 
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commits more aid to Ukraine in a meeting with President Zelensky
• And why phone bills are set to jump

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