Five questions, with no notice. This week, Sean asks Adam and Juliette Saly from auzbiz about how they got into media, and their best and worst experiences in their careers.

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Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand. 

Sean Aylmer speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about the companies shaping the new space economy, from Starlink and Rocket Lab to geospatial mapping and AI-powered satellite data businesses.

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With $242 billion in infrastructure spending on the table, there is a challenge in deciding where to allocate the funds. Sean Aylmer speaks with Adam Copp, CEO of Infrastructure Australia, about how projects are assessed, prioritised and funded, and why tough trade-offs are unavoidable.

They unpack the key pressures shaping decisions — from freight and ports to clean energy and data centres — and explain how long-term trends like population growth, climate change and AI are influencing where money flows. It’s a practical look at how governments make high-stakes investment calls, and what that means for the economy and investors.

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The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates again - but the bigger story is why it’s still worried about inflation.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, about what surprised her most from the RBA decision - and why another rate rise later this year is still on the table.

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Despite solid lending growth, particularly in business banking, NAB’s half year results yesterday came in a tad below analyst expectations. NAB CEO Andrew Irvine explains to Sean why the bank is preparing for uncertainty, even while key activity barometers remain strong.

Irvine also outlines the ‘devilishly difficult’ decision facing the Reserve Bank, the bigger structural issues shaping Australia’s future, and how artificial intelligence is already reshaping banking.

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This week the RBA meets - and is widely tipped to hike rates again. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about what it takes to be promoted at work - is it doing your job? Being seen? Speaking up? Networking? And what happens if the wrong person gets promoted into a role?

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Private credit and income strategies have attracted plenty of interest from Australian investors - but many may not fully understand what they actually own.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Michael Frearson, Head of Fixed Income at Real Asset Management (RAM), about what’s really “under the hood” of fixed income investments. He explains how rising interest rates and global uncertainty are impacting sentiment - and why some investors may be selling without understanding the underlying assets.

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Australia is rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, about why Australia is attracting global attention - including a $25 billion investment by Microsoft. She also breaks down the biggest challenges, including energy, transmission and water, and why data centres may actually be helping accelerate the renewable transition rather than hindering it.

Belinda Dennett appeared at the Microsoft AI Tour, which featured some of the biggest names in technology and business. For the highlights and announcements from the event, click here.

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Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.  Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a “generational” fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, and the company's focus on food quality, speed and value.

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