Best Australia Economics Podcasts (2024)

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7 money mindset blocks that stop you reaching your goals 47:18

28m ago47:18

47:18

When it comes to achieving financial success, it's not just about the numbers. Our behaviour plays a crucial role in reaching our goals. Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares the seven common mindset blocks that stop us from making progress towards our financial goals and how we can overcome them. Financial Abuse Support Toolkit | 1800RESPECT Ser…

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Mailbag: incl. What would the economy look like without COVID? September 22, 2024 1:12:45

1d ago1:12:45

1:12:45

– Do I pay tax to rollover my Super? – The benefit of investing the baby bonus – Berkshire post Buffett? Fortescue post Twiggy? – What would the economy look like without COVID-19? – What’s missing in NTA and NAV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Our worst investment ever, Drew does LA 55:00

24m ago55:00

55:00

On this Australian Investors Podcast, Drew Meredith, CFP and Owen Rask share their worst investments of all time. The most costly mistakes made by investing. Topics covered in today's Australian Investors Podcast: 1. Drew does LA & Future Proof 2. US interest rates fall 3. Is rebalancing the same for ETFs and shares? 4. If you invested for 20 years…

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Tupperware loses more than a lid or two. September 20, 2024 1:15:50

1h ago1:15:50

1:15:50

– US rates drop… by a lot – Will the RBA respond? – Pinot and Picasso goes to the wall – Lessons from the death of Tupperware See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Detoxing our finances, getting a better deal & 6 year's of dinner ideas [Money & Chill] 53:42

1h ago53:42

53:42

Money & Chill is back again for September, and Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & producer Monique discuss how they've been detoxing their finances and getting better deals. Plus, we discuss some great money resources, how Rask Invest is going behind the scenes and why Owen subscribed to so many streaming services. Series resources Ask a question: https://…

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Should ASIC be split to ensure better corporate regulation? 29:04

14m ago29:04

29:04

The recent Senate Economics Reference Committee chaired by Andrew Bragg, delivered an extremely critical report on the performance of the corporate regulator, ASIC. It was recommended that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission be split into two bodies to address a perceived lack of competence. Guests: Andy Schmulow, Associate Profess…

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Jim Valery - Developed and Sold $30 million of Modernist Homes 1:02:08

31m ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Jim Valery is the founder and solo director of New Style Developments, a boutique property development company based in Brisbane. Taking an unusual path to property investing, Valery worked as a coal miner and then spent time working in trade unions before opening New Style Developments, where he has bought and sold over $30 million worth of proper…

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Racing pulses in Australian and global markets 22:46

15m ago22:46

22:46

Exciting changes are happening in the pulses market. India is open for Australian chickpea imports again. In lentil exports to India, Australia is head to head with Canada. Russia challenges Canada’s dominant field pea trade to China. Australian acreage increases call for production and export growth. And container freight rates skyrocketed again, …

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Mining's big temper tantrum 25:53

2h ago25:53

25:53

The mining industry had a pre-election sook last week about government policy, but its claims about being the ‘backbone’ of the economy are more spin than substance. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss mining’s latest PR offensive and why politicians shouldn’t fe…

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How does Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) actually invest? CEO Todd Barlow explains 55:00

2d ago55:00

55:00

How does Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) actually invest? Soul Pattinson (sometimes called 'WHSP' or SOL) is one of Australia's oldest and best-performing ASX-listed companies, having been run by the same family for over 100 years. Todd Barlow is the CEO of Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL), overseeing day-to-day ope…

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Watering the green shoots in New Zealand sheepmeat 26:06

2d ago26:06

26:06

Angus Gidley-Baird chats with New Zealand-based Senior Animal Protein Analyst Jen Corkran about her recently released RaboResearch report, titled Watering the green shoots in New Zealand sheepmeat, and what New Zealand may be able to do in the coming years to improve the consistency of earnings along the supply chain. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Pleas…

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10 years of SHARE investing: here’s what we've learned 55:27

28m ago55:27

55:27

Interested in buying shares? This episode is for you. Kate and Owen share their mistakes and lessons from 10 years of share investing, along with insights into becoming better investors. Owen's free Value Investor Program (2020 version) Rask Investing Philosophy Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.…

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Jeremy Latimore - How to Double $290,000 In 5 Years 47:04

9h ago47:04

47:04

Jeremy Latimore is a hardworking family man, dedicated to his wife and two children. In addition to this full time job he is also a mortgage broker, after having spent 11 years playing professional NRL across various clubs. He retired from football in 2019 and turned to his passion for property and mortgage broking. Join us as he discusses his two …

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Mailbag: incl. What to do with a $1m inheritance? September 15, 2024 1:23:25

9m ago1:23:25

1:23:25

– LICs or ETFs? – Will franking credits be killed off? – The case against DRPs – How do I balance my income and my life? – Let’s talk about Buffett’s mistakes! – A $1 million inheritance. Now what? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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You get $100,000 - how do you invest it? SMSFs, plus a PE & private credit boom 1:04:48

7h ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Drew Meredith, CFP and Owen Rask dive into SMSFs, what to do with $100,000 and will Private Equity be the 'next big thing?' Retirement podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FzKfzDcguviugCdZjAyyH Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/australian-retirement-podcast/id1755721044 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLECacouY…

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The house doesn’t always win. September 13, 2024 1:29:53

4d ago1:29:53

1:29:53

– The Treasurer’s RBA plans in disarray – Bad policies: Tariffs, company tax cuts and price caps – Lithium bounces back… for now – Star still in turmoil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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5 ASX high dividend stocks for your watchlist in 2024 44:00

3d ago44:00

44:00

Getting income from ASX shares or ETFs is pretty much second to none. The consistency of income, the laws that incentivise boards to pay income to ASX shareholders, and the franking credits make the Australian share market unlike any other. Owen Rask discusses why companies pay dividends, shares his tips on finding high-quality dividend shares, and…

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Semiannual fertiliser outlook from a global and Australian perspective 17:18

7d ago17:18

17:18

Bruno Fonseca and Paul Joules discuss the key findings from our recently released Semiannual fertiliser outlook. So far, 2024 has been mixed in terms of fertiliser prices, with nitrogen and phosphate prices still trading above their historical averages, while potash prices are comparatively more affordable. But what's next for prices? Join us as we…

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Is the Reserve Bank doing a good enough job? 29:03

1d ago29:03

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently said that 'high interest rates had smashed the economy'. And the Albanese Government has been set on driving through changes recommended in last year's independent review of the RBA - the biggest overhaul of the Reserve Bank in decades. But after the LNP withdrew its support for reform, Labour is now looking to the G…

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Matt Sharp: How Investment Property Buyer Got Started With $100 48:01

4d ago48:01

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Matt is the founder and Director of Sharp Property Buyers. Raised on the NSW Central Coast, he has been passionate about the property market from a young age. After purchasing his first property ten years ago, Matt has continued to build a robust property portfolio both locally and across Australia. Matt’s experience and local market knowledge sets…

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Nothing in reserve: households "smashed" by rate hikes 41:01

2d ago41:01

41:01

The Reserve Bank is home to the experts on monetary policy – but what happens when they get it wrong? On this episode of Follow the Money, Greg Jericho and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss the latest GDP figures, the real drivers of inflation and how the Reserve Bank misread the state of the economy. This discussion was recorded on Tuesd…

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The relevance of LICs in the modern market 39:18

2d ago39:18

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Over on the Rask Community we put up a post asking what people thought of LICs, if they invest in them and what they think about the premiums and discounts they trade at. The response surprised us. The surprise did not come from the content of the replies but the lack of replies. This prompted us to ask a question, are LICs relevant in a modern mar…

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Live dairy exports – life in the slow lane 19:15

3d ago19:15

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Michael Harvey and Angus Gidley-Baird discuss how the live dairy export sector is at a critical juncture with bearish farm sector fundamentals in China, an irreplaceable market, pointing to slower trade for the foreseeable future. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledg…

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6+ money & investing books we're reading in 2024 42:36

4d ago42:36

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Chances are, if you listen to the Australian Finance Podcast, you also enjoy reading (audiobooks definitely count). Kate & Owen have learnt so much about their personal finances and approach to investing from books, so in this episode, they’re sharing some of their favourite reads in 2024 with you. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3Q…

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Dave Gow: Pay off mortgage or invest, debt recycling and more [Part 2/2] 42:23

4d ago42:23

42:23

Dave Gow is the highly regarded author, podcast host and blogger, best known by his brand, Strong Money Australia. He joins Owen Rask. This is PART 2/2. For Part 1/2 with Dave and Owen, go here: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/08/19/dave-gow-seven-figure-share-portfolio/ Dave's background is a story of true grit and determination. Dave is known a…

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How to Make an $85,000 Profit with Jarrad Mahon 47:07

7d ago47:07

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Jarrod Mahon is the managing director of Investors Edge Real Estate. He had a difficult start to his young adult life, receiving bad grades at school and being told he was unable to take the tertiary entrance exams. However, with his family by his side, he made a quick turn around towards success and was able to choose any university course. From t…

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How to make a claim on income protection and life insurance [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 7/7] 31:58

5d ago31:58

31:58

Claiming on life insurance, income protection, TPD, Trauma or Childs Cover insurance can be daunting. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk about how to make a claim. Topics covered: - How to make a claim on income protection - Steps to make a life insura…

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Mailbag: incl. An investing plan for my nephews. September 8, 2024 1:23:04

10d ago1:23:04

1:23:04

– Should we be worried about a weakening US dollar… and economy? – Here’s how I plan to help my nephews invest… – Isn’t $10k too much to put away for a newborn? – What are the costs and benefits of High Frequency Trading? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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How to review your insurance and adjust your cover [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 6/7] 29:04

6d ago29:04

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Reviewing your life insurance and income protection cover is vital. How should you do the insurance review? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - When is a good time to review insurance? - Major lif…

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Cochlear or Mineral Resources, Emerging Markets 102 and finding mid-cap funds 50:03

6d ago50:03

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Drew Meredith, CFP and Owen Rask dive into Emerging Markets 102, picking small and mid-cap ASX fund managers, whether or not to use an SMSF and more. Retirement podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FzKfzDcguviugCdZjAyyH Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/australian-retirement-podcast/id1755721044 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…

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Is the RBA really ‘smashing the economy’? September 6, 2024 1:22:23

7d ago1:22:23

1:22:23

– Is the RBA really smashing the economy? – GDP: Worse than expected, better than feared – Housing and Roman aqueducts (yes, really) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Application process for life insurance & income protection (step by step) [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 5/7] 27:56

13d ago27:56

27:56

How to apply for life insurance and income protection. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Getting insurance through an adviser, going direct to an insurer or Super fund - A statement of medical q…

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Will the escalating cost of media sports rights change what we can watch? 29:06

8d ago29:06

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Free to air TV was once the only place to watch your favourite football match, but that could change as streaming services and tech companies now compete for sports media rights. Sports bodies sell their rights to broadcasters, who then sell advertising slots or subscriptions, so the clubs and athletes get paid. While this mostly remains the case i…

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Buying personal insurance: Super, Adviser or DIY [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 4/7] 43:11

8d ago43:11

43:11

How do you actually buy life insurance and income protection? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - How to buy insurance through Superannuation - Risks of changing Super funds without checking your …

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Morgan Bushell: From Bank Analyst to Full-Time Mortgage Broker at Age 31 32:43

8d ago32:43

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Full Circle Finance Founder & Director Morgan Bushell left his 10-year corporate career at Commonwealth Bank of Australia at age 31 to build his property portfolio and mortgage broking business. With an impressive and colourful professional journey from part-time bank teller to full-time banking analyst to mortgage broker, he recounts all the highs…

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Jumping at shadows with Mark Kenny 38:49

9d ago38:49

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Mark Kenny joins us to discuss the government’s census own goal and Australia’s flagging economy. On this episode of Follow the Money, Ebony Bennett discusses the latest in federal politics with Professor Mark Kenny, former Chief Political Correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. This discussion was recorded on T…

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4 stocks with seriously wide moats, ft. Elisa Di Marco 38:09

13d ago38:09

38:09

Elisa Di Marco, Portfolio Manager of the Magellan Core Global and Core ESG strategies, joins Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast to make the cash for Stryker (NYSE:SYK), Visa (NYSE: V), Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT). This is the third time Elisa has appeared on Rask or ASA. Here are some of her previous inter…

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Income protection insurance ins-and-outs [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 3/7] 31:11

9d ago31:11

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Income protection explained end to end. What is income protection? Expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Income protection benefits - Detailed explanation of different types of income protection cover and its benefits. - How to calcula…

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Lump sum insurance: Life/Death, Disability, Trauma & Childs Cover [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 2/7] 38:28

10d ago38:28

38:28

What is lump sum insurance like Life Insurance / Death Cover, TPD and Trauma? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Life Insurance explained - Trauma insurance explained - TPD (Total Permanent Disab…

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Australian almond and macadamia outlook 23:09

10d ago23:09

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Horticulture Analyst Pia Piggott joins Senior Dairy Analyst Michael Harvey to discuss the latest Australian tree nut outlook, cracking into the opportunities and risks in almonds and macadamias. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboRe…

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Why Owen wants to refinance (and how to do it), why Perth house prices are up 24% in one year & your property questions answered by Chris Bates 55:33

11d ago55:33

55:33

In this Australian Investors Podcast, expert mortgage Chris Bates, co-founder of Flint Group, joins Owen Rask, founder of Rask, to answer your property questions and dive into what it takes to do a refinance on a mortgage. Resources for this episode: Refinance with Chris/Flint: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Topics…

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What is personal insurance? [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 1/7] 34:34

11d ago34:34

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What is personal insurance? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - What is personal insurance and why is it important? - Types of Personal Insurance: Overview of life insurance, disability insurance,…

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Morgan Bushell: Mortgage Broker Who Built a Multi-State Portfolio by Age 28 25:24

17d ago25:24

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Proving himself a true consistent hard worker equipped with grit and determination, successful mortgage broker and Full Circle Finance Founder and Director Morgan Bushell built a multi-state property portfolio by age 28. Living out his property investing days like the proverbial 'early bird who catches the worm', he consistently emphasises the valu…

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Mailbag: incl. We design a sovereign wealth fund!. September 1, 2024 1:22:31

12d ago1:22:31

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– Isn’t not paying off the mortgage the same as borrowing to buy shares? – Are investment bonds better than shares, for kids? – Do ETFs distort the market? – Do I have my portfolio allocation right? – Hang around to hear us design a Sovereign Wealth Fund! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is ZIP the new Nvida stock? Plus, is the ASX 200 ex growth and Drew tackles REITs 1:08:01

13d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Drew Meredith, CFP and Owen Rask dive into whether the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is now 'ex growth', Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and preparing for retirement. Topics covered: ZIP's results NVIDIA results Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) results A deep dive into REITs Betashares Direct Active or passive for ASX 200? How to invest for singles Community post…

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Is TINA back in the house? August 30, 2024 1:24:57

15d ago1:24:57

1:24:57

– Inflation comes down… but not enough – Commercial property feeling the pinch – Supermarket earnings impress… and annoy some. – BHP makes $20b… but the future might look different – Berkshire hits $1 trillion… and the market doesn't get it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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6 ways to slash your grocery bill & save money 39:42

21d ago39:42

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I don’t know about you, but reining in our grocery bills is a never-ending challenge this year. In fact, recent ABS CPI data over the twelve months to the June 2024 quarter showed the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 3.3%! So what can we do to tackle this rising cost in our budget and create more breathing room? Kate Campbell & Owen…

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Global dairy markets: changing narratives 17:19

15d ago17:19

17:19

Emma Higgins and Mick Harvey talk through the latest RaboResearch global dairy quarterly report. RaboResearch Disclaimer: Please refer to our Australian RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer, our New Zealand RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.co.nz/knowledge/disclaimer, and our Global RaboResearch …

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Today's money is mobile and digital. So how might it evolve? 28:35

15d ago28:35

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We're almost a quarter of the way into the 21st Century and already it's clear money has changed. It's increasingly mobile. It's (relatively) cheap and more and more digital. Economist Richard Holden is charting the changes. Guest: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics at the University of NSW Business School Author of "Money in the 21st Century; …

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Can quality journalism survive in Australia? 51:44

21d ago51:44

51:44

On this episode, we discuss regulating the digital giants, the challenge of artificial intelligence and restoring trust in the media. The media industry has changed radically over the last three decades, transformed by the 24-hour news cycle, social media and the tech giants, and now artificial intelligence. On this special episode of Follow the Mo…

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