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Thursday 19th August 2021 

Qantas has mandated a no jab - no work policy for all its staff, setting the scene for other big businesses to follow. 

Also today:

• NSW records its highest ever level of COVID cases.
• Wage rises slow as the heat comes out of the employment market.
• And there’s been a slew of earnings results, from CSL and Coles, to Domino’s Super Retail Group.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Paul Anderson, former CEO of the Ten Network, about his new role as CEO of Byron Studios on the north coast of NSW. They discuss the differences between running a television network and a movie studio, and how the industry has fared during the pandemic.

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Wednesday 18th August 2021 

BHP will divest its oil and gas business, buy into potash, and drop its London listing in the biggest change for the company in two decades.

Also today:

• The local share market tumbles on disappointing earnings results, while the Aussie dollar falls below 73 US cents.
• The Reserve Bank leaves open the possibility of providing more support for the economy
• And another dreadful day on the COVID front.

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With the COVID crisis getting worse, and our two biggest cities in lockdown, the economic outlook isn't great. Sean Aylmer speaks to Gareth Aird, head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, who believes the outlook is actually even more confronting than many realise.

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Tuesday 17th August 2021 

NSW fears reaching 1,000 COVID cases a day, Victoria introduces a night-time curfew, the ACT extends its lockdown. The war against COVID shows few signs of abating. 

Also today:

• Defence forces rush to Afghanistan to help evacuate Australian citizens.
•  BHP is in talks to transform its business away from fossil fuels.
• And a slew of earnings results from JB HiFi to BlueScope Steel.

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The retail investing boom has made it easier than ever to buy stocks in the US, Europe, Asia and here at home. But are we all missing out on great opportunities with one of our closest neighbours, New Zealand? Leighton Roberts, co-founder of Kiwi wealth development platform Sharesies, breaks down New Zealand's Exchange and the potential opportunities.

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Monday 16th August 2021 

The NSW Premier concedes zero COVD cases is now unlikely as one million doses of Pfizer arrive in the country. 

Also today:

• There are signs that the housing market is coming off the boil, as a result of the COVID crisis.
• One of the country’s largest super funds goes green.
• And profit season kicks on with more than half the companies reporting, providing a positive earnings surprise. 

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