The federal government has commissioned a new report into universal childcare, taking a big step towards reforming the system.

Natalie MacDonald is joined by Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood, to explore what universal childcare looks like, and why it's important for families, business and the economy.

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The federal government is reportedly considering major electoral reform: fixed terms, four year terms and a significant increase in the number of seats in the House of Representatives.

Michael Thompson and Adam Lang look at how it would work, whether it's even possible, and what it would mean for Australian democracy. 

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The price of the gold sailed past the $US3,500 mark yesterday, hitting a new high. But what’s driving it, and why - in 2025 - are we still going back to gold whenever investors get nervous?

Natalie MacDonald is joined by Evan Lucas, economic futurist and the host of Money News on Nine Radio. 

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Earnings season is all but done, with a very volatile four weeks now behind us, defined by huge swings in share prices for some very large companies. So what were the three key takeaways from reporting season this August?

Michael Thompson is joined by Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management.

This is general information only. Seek advice before making investment decisions.

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Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead: GDP figures for the June quarter, house prices, building approvals, household spending, international trade and more. Plus, why we shouldn't be too worried about last week's surprise bump in inflation. 

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Is it enough to just do a good job, and hope your reputation spreads? Or do you need to be building a personal brand through social media platforms like LinkedIn? 

Turns out, it's both - because a personal brand and platform could be the thing that finds your next job, or launches your side hustle. 

Michael Thompson speaks with Fear & Greed presenter Natalie MacDonald, who spent seven years working at LinkedIn, and has just launched her new business Working@It. She explains the four components of building a personal brand.

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Are we entering another house price boom?

The spring selling season is just about to begin - and we’re entering the season with a fresh interest rate cut, and more expected in coming months. And at the same time, the government is bringing forward its program to help first home buyers into the market. So what will it do to house prices?

Michael Thompson is joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics at Domain.

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With the RBA already trialling stablecoins, all signs point to a major shift ahead for payments. But what are they, how do they work, and what does it mean for ordinary Australian businesses making payments here and around the world?

Michael Thompson is joined by Karl Durrance, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand at payments platform Stripe, for a 101 on all things stablecoin.

Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Stripe for Stripe Tour Sydney - the Australian leg of a global roadshow bringing together business leaders to discuss the most important local and global trends in payments and financial technology. It's happening on 11 September at ICC Sydney, and is free to register here.

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Guzman y Gomez listed on the ASX last year, in what was probably the most exciting IPO of the year. Late last week, the Mexican-themed fast food chain delivered a 23pc increase in network sales to nearly $1.2 billion, doubled net profits and declared its first-ever dividend.

But investors hammered it, with the share price tumbling more than 22pc, on concerns about a steady start to the new financial year, and the cost of the company’s push into the US.

Guzman y Gomez co-CEO Steven Marks spoke to Juliette Saly on Ausbiz, on the day they announced their results - and gives us an insight into the passion driving the business.

Ausbiz is Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets, economy and startups. Sign up for free at ausbiz.com.au

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From rising competition posed by private credit lenders, to the make-or-break moment presented by AI, these are the three main takeaways from the big bank results throughout earnings season.

Michael Thompson is joined by Noel Williams, PwC Australia’s Banking and Capital Markets Leader.

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