Best Booktopia Podcasts (2024)

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Life360 's double life | Instagram tests unskippable ads | Booktopia's in a world of pain 6:50

16d ago6:50

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Life360, the kids tracking software, has launched its Nasdaq IPO, which means it will now be dual-listed on the ASX and Nasdaq. Meta is testing a new feature on Instagram which will force users to watch ads on videos that you can’t scroll past - like YouTube. Booktopia is cutting 50 staff members and losing its short-lived CEO as the company strugg…

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GYG's spicy entry onto the ASX | Netflix launches "Netflix Houses" | City Chic's 30% sales drop 6:49

28m ago6:49

6:49

Guzman y Gomez publicly listed yesterday in the ASX’s biggest float in over three years. Netflix is ramping up its physical world presence with two new Netflix Houses that lets shoppers feel like they're inside the world of their favourite shows. City Chic has warned that it’s expecting to see its sales fall by 30% this year and is desperate for so…

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How do we get women's financial security right in Australia? 33:14

9h ago33:14

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Coalition Senator Jane Hume delivered a recent speech to the Syndey Institute that touched on a range of issues including the need for women to have a greater sense of financial security. It sparked a reaction from The Parenthood CEO, Georgie Dent, and Georgie laid down a challenge to Australia's politicians: fix early childhood education so it is …

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Telstra quits "carbon neutral" goal | Wrigley's new angle for chewing gum | Stake.com's major lure 6:50

2d ago6:50

6:50

Telstra has scrapped its commitment to a carbon offset scheme created by the government as well as its plans to become “carbon neutral”. Mars Wrigley, the snack behemoth, is spending millions of dollars to try and restore its chewing gum brands to their former glory. Stake.com, the online casino, is desperate to lure in tech talent from Australia’s…

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AGL's $150 million tech investment | BeReal sold for €500M | Jake Paul big 'W' 6:54

4d ago6:54

6:54

AGL Energy has invested $150 million into a new energy-tech platform to compete with Origin Energy. BeReal, the biggest social media app of 2022, has been sold for €500 million, after struggling to turn its initial hype into sustained growth. Jake Paul, the YouTube influencer and part-time boxer is launching a new personal skincare line for men. — …

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The final report on consultants to government - Greens perspective 23:00

7d ago23:00

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The final report from the Colbeck committee has 12 recommendations that deal predominantly with cleaning up the mechanics of procurement. Senator Barbara Pocock might agree with the 12 recommendations as a starting base but she wants more to happen to deal with boosting the public sector, disciplining consultants, and dealing with some of the evide…

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Chemist Warehouse’s merger faces mega-roadlock | Apple + ANZ's BNPL collab | Qantas acquires TripADeal 6:57

7d ago6:57

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Chemist Warehouse’s IPO listing has hit a roadblock after the ACCC has warned that its merger would “substantially lessen competition”. Apple is introducing buy now, pay later-style loans to Australian customers through a new partnership with ANZ. Qantas has wholly acquired online travel business TripADeal in a $211 million deal with the hopes to r…

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Apple unveils Siri-GPT | Toyota $15 billion crash to its reputation | Bapcor's takeover bid 6:58

9d ago6:58

6:58

Apple has announced a partnership with ChatGPT’s creator to bring generative AI tools to iPhones - as part of their new age of AI… or ‘Apple Intelligence’. Toyota’s reputation just took a $15 billion USD hit after it was found to have falsified car safety tests. The company behind car parts retailers Autobarn and Burson have received a takeover bid…

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Leading with Intention: John Pollaers on Building a Purpose-Driven Career and a Joyful Life 1:06:28

10d ago1:06:28

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Dive into the mind of John Pollaers, a visionary whose career achievements rival the plot of an inspiring biopic. From ascending to CEO by 35 to pioneering change in assistive technology, John takes us through the chapters of his life that exemplify leadership with a steadfast purpose. His story is not just a roadmap to success but a guide to livin…

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Virtual Gaming World's cash splash | Robinhood's crypto acquisition | Lululemon stretches its profit 6:35

11d ago6:35

6:35

Virtual Gaming worlds, the Australian social gaming giant, has delivered a massive $360 million dividend to investors in its third payout for the financial year Robinhood, the stock trading app has announced a $200 million USD acquisition of cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitstamp Lululemon saw a big jump in its share price after it raised its profit fo…

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SPC cuts down peaches | Champion's $1.2 billion sale | Zoom dabbles with AI Clones 6:59

14d ago6:59

6:59

SPC is cutting back its canned fruit production as cost-of-living sees consumers opting for cheaper options. The owner of Champion, the sportswear brand, will sell the Champion business for nearly $1.8 billion USD to narrow its focus on “innerwear”. Zoom wants to create a ‘digital twin’ to attend meetings for you so you can go to the beach instead …

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Guzman's billion dollar listing | Take me home, Country Road | Salesforce's biggest drop in 20 years 6:56

18d ago6:56

6:56

Guzman y Gomez, the Mexican fast food chain, has announced plans to list on the ASX in June at a multi-billion dollar valuation. The owner of Country Road Group has warned that it expects its earnings to be more than 20% lower in comparison to last year. Salesforce has seen its shares tumble more than 20% in its worst day of trading since 2004 afte…

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Catapult Sport's tracking upwards | 1 billion reasons Sony loves Queen | BHP gives up on its $72 billion bid 6:58

21d ago6:58

6:58

Catapult Sport, the ASX-listed sports tech company, has hit $100 million USD in revenue for the first time after doubling down on growing its subscription services. Sony Music is in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue for over $1 billion USD and this would be the largest music catalogue purchase of all time. BHP has abandoned its $74 billion takeo…

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Cettire’s controversy | Petstock's new competitor | TPG’s calls out tech giants 6:49

23d ago6:49

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Cettire, the Australian luxury goods marketplace, has seen its share price jump more than 10% after it denied allegations that it has fake products on its platform. PetStock, the pet food retailer backed by Woolworths has been forced to sell over 40 of its stores - and has created a new major competitor in the process. TPG has come out and said tha…

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Leading with care and compassion: Navigating the Intersection of Leadership and Well-being with Arthur Papagiannis 1:18:51

24d ago1:18:51

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On today's Mentor List Podcast, we sit down with Arthur Papagiannis, CEO of AP Psychology and Consulting Services, who shares his profound insights into leadership, mental well-being, and the art of creating a supportive work environment. In this episode we unravel the behavioural cues indicative of someone's internal struggle and discuss how to ap…

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News Corp's deal with the devil | Ticketmaster's monopoly battle | Dion Lee goes into administration 7:00

25d ago7:00

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NewsCorp has signed a deal with Open AI that will help train its ChatGPT’s engine on the back of major publications. The owner of Ticketmaster has been sued by the US Justice Department for creating a monopoly in the live events industry and “suffocating competition”. Dion Lee, the Australian luxury fashion brand, has gone into voluntary administra…

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Xero's revenue numbers add up | Webjet explores demerger | Nvidia's in an AI gold rush 6:42

28d ago6:42

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Xero, the accounting software platform, has seen its revenue spike more than 22% but AI is not going to revolutionise the business. Webjet, the online travel bookings company, has announced a record net profit after tax - and now it’s thinking about breaking up with itself. Nvidia’s released its first quarter results, with an astronomical jump in p…

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Telstra cuts 2,800 jobs | Star Entertainment's new sparkle | Microsoft's revolutionary PC 6:59

1M ago6:59

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Telstra will cut over 9% of its workforce, or 2.800 jobs, by the end of 2024 in order to stay competitive in the market. Casino giant, Star Entertainment has revealed that it’s received interest from potential buyers, but Hard Rock Cafe definitely isn’t one of them. Microsoft has released a new line of laptops, using AI chips to run the software.. …

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Pizza Hut gets flamed for $2.5 million | Sony's warning shot to the bots | Buffet's billion dollar bet 6:34

1M ago6:34

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Pizza Hut Australia has been fined $2.5 million for spamming customers with 10 million pizza-licious messages without their consent. Sony Music has sent a warning shot to AI companies, accusing them of stealing its artists’ content without permission. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has finally revealed the mystery business that he’s put $6.7 bi…

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Fonterra milks more cash | Netflix's "ad"-ventures | Converse's All Star dims 6:37

1M ago6:37

6:37

The owner of Mainland Cheese and distributor of Bega Cheese is planning to sell the brands in Australia because it wants to get out of the consumer-facing market. Netflix has announced it is going to build its own advertising tech platform to compete against the big players like Google, Meta and Amazon. Nike is cutting jobs at its subsidiary compan…

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (May 15, Edition) 22:40

1M ago22:40

22:40

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Krystal to chat about our May Book of the Month, Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran! Books Mentioned: Safe Haven When The Moon Hatched The North Wind Five Broken Blades Flawless Diary of a Void Tom Lake Red River Road Tell Me What To Read, powered by B…

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The 'cost-of-living' Budget | ChatGPT's gone chatty | Hey Dude duds Crocs sales 6:52

1M ago6:52

6:52

The Albanese government dropped this year's federal budget with a $9 billion surplus, and this year, it’s all about cost–of-living. OpenAI has released the most advanced version yet of its chatbot, ChatGPT, that can see, hear and talk like a real person. Crocs’ has stomped on their quarterly growth expectations after selling 32 million ugly-shoes i…

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Leading Through Corporate Transformation with Former AGL CEO, Graeme Hunt 52:15

1M ago52:15

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Unlock the secrets of leading a major corporation through transformative change with Graeme Hunt, Former CEO of AGL, as he takes us behind the scenes of one of the industry's most significant demergers. Hear how Graeme transitioned from Chairman to CEO during this crucial time, and the strategic acumen required to steer a company when it's at its m…

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Realestate.com.au's rental revenue | Baby Bunting big blues | Airbnb's returning to its roots 6:52

1M ago6:52

6:52

REA Group, the owner of Realestate.com.au, has seen a 24% jump in revenue for the first quarter, after a large rise in residential listings in Sydney and Melbourne. Baby Bunting, Australia’s largest baby retail chain, has seen its shares drop more than 22% after concerns around cost-of-living pressures for their customers. Airbnb’s shares dropped 8…

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Origin energised with $410M boost | TikTok's battle with the US | Disney's over-saturation problem 6:54

1M ago6:54

6:54

Origin Energy has made hundreds of millions of dollars…on paper.. After its investment in a UK energy supplier has skyrocketed. TikTok has launched a new lawsuit to challenge the US government’s decision to ban TikTok in the US. Disney’s share price has dropped to its lowest in over a year despite delivering a profit in its core streaming business.…

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Envato sold for $373M | Ozempic's bulging prices | Will Sony take over Paramount Global? 6:47

1M ago6:47

6:47

Envato, the Australian tech company, has been sold for over $370 million, in one of the largest tech exits in Australian history. Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind diabetes slash weight loss drug Ozempic, drops price amidst competition. Media giant Paramount Global is in talks with Sony over a potential buyout that could be worth $39 …

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NAB's billion dollar buyback | Afterpay's owner is under investigation | Is eBay fading into memory? 6:52

2M ago6:52

6:52

NAB has reported a nearly 13% drop in earnings, but saves the day with a $1.5 billion share buyback. Block, the owner of Afterpay and Square, is under investigation by US Federal Prosecutors for potentially processing crypto transactions for terrorist groups. eBay has seen its second quarter revenue fall below expectations because people aren’t buy…

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Goodbye to Bonza airlines? | Amazon's secret ad jump | Shein Australia's billion dollar dominance 6:51

2M ago6:51

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Bonza, the regional budget airline, has gone into voluntary administration, after its aircrafts were repossessed. Amazon has smashed its revenue goals by 16% after it saw rapid growth in cloud and its ad market. The Australian arm of fast-fashion brand Shein has generated nearly $1 billion in sales and tripled its profits in 2023. — Build the finan…

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Optus & TPG's marriage of convenience | Alphabet hits $3 trillion USD after major announcement | Crown Resorts slashes 1,000 jobs 6:49

2M ago6:49

6:49

TPG and Optus have signed a $1.6 billion deal to share mobile networks and expand their reach across regional Australia. Alphabet, the owner of Google, has announced its first ever dividend to investors after completely beating its forecasts. Crown Resorts will cut nearly 1,000 jobs after a major drop in tourist demand and gaming restrictions. — Bu…

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Mastering Innovation: Scott Thomson's Approach to Transformative Problem-Solving and Sustainable Growth 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

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Imagine falling head-over-heels for a problem, not just the solution. That's the philosophy Scott Thomson from Google Cloud brings to the table. In this episode of the Mentor List Podcast we unpack the art of innovation in solving business dilemmas. Scott takes us behind the scenes at Google Cloud, where challenges are embraced with open arms. Scot…

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BHP's $60 billion bid | Meta shares down 15% | Google hides Australian revenue 7:03

2M ago7:03

7:03

BHP has made a nearly $60 billion bid to acquire a British mining company - to double down on copper and its copper mines. Shares in Meta fell more than 15% after it warned of increased costs related to its big fat AI investment. Google has chosen to not reveal the gross amount it makes from Australia for the first time in seven years. — Build the …

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A deep dive into challenges with the property market 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Many conversations are being held about housing and property and Scott O'Neill, the managing director of Rethink Investing, covers a range of issues in this conversation. He touches on the property market, challenges for new entrants and what people need to do to set themselves up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Inflation remains sticky | Beckham vs Wahlberg in $10m battle | TikTok gets closer to US ban 7:20

2M ago7:20

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced inflation of 3.6% which is higher than expected.. And it means a rate cut in 2024 is looking less and less likely David Beckham is suing Mark Wahlberg for more than $10 million USD after he was allegedly underpaid for an endorsement deal with fitness franchise F45 The US Congress has passed a bill t…

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ABC's generational problem | Amazon's 007 plot | Free-to-air TV vs the TikTok generation 6:38

2M ago6:38

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ABC Radio has seen its audience share plummet to the lowest point ever as it struggles to sustain its hero products. Amazon has been selling goods on its competitors e-commerce platforms for years under the alias “Big River Services” to gather intel on its biggest rivals. Free to air TV networks, like Seven and Nine, are worried for their futures a…

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RM Williams has a new customer in mind | LinkedIn's new subscription | Netflix’s best result in years 6:31

2M ago6:31

6:31

RM Williams has invested $8 million to expand its focus on a growing women’s category. LinkedIn is testing a new premium subscription for Company Pages to help raise company profiles on the platform. Netflix’s revenue has jumped 15% in the first quarter this year but warned the days of sharing subscriber numbers is all over red rover — Build the fi…

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Bonza hits major turbulence | LVMH sales slows down | Crocs and Pringles collab 6:28

2M ago6:28

6:28

Bonza, Australia’s fourth largest airline, has hit major turbulence after some major instability from its private equity owner LVMH saw its sales growth slow down to just 2% as its consumers pull back from Louis Vuitton bags and Hennessy cognac. Crocs and Pringles are collaborating on new clogs with an accessory you didn’t know you needed…an ankle …

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Tell Me What To Read - Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (April 17, Edition) 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Shanu to chat about our April Book of the Month, The Work by Bri Lee and the latest releases. Books Mentioned: The Work Funny Story Butter To Sing of War Human? Ghost Cities Your chance to win a Mother's Day Go-To Prize Pack worth $451!* Tell Me Wha…

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News Corp Australia's mega re-structure | Apple loses its smartphone dominance | Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs 6:36

2M ago6:36

6:36

News Corp Australia is making its biggest company restructure in decades after Meta decided not to renew its News Bargaining deal with Australian publishers. Apple has lost its spot as the top phone maker in the world - in the most recent quarter. Tesla is axing more than 14,000 jobs as demand for electric vehicles slows down. — Build the financial…

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Navigating Crisis: Stephen Leane's Insights from Leading ESTA 58:57

2M ago58:57

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In this episode of the Mentor List Podcast, we share a captivating conversation with Stephen Leane, the former Former CEO of 000 Victoria. With a wealth of experience in critical response and emergency management, Stephen shares his journey at the helm of one of the most pivotal organizations in emergency services, providing insights into leadershi…

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BlueBet and Betr merger | Cettire struggling to woo investors | NextDC's running hot on AI 6:25

2M ago6:25

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Two of Australia’s up and coming betting companies, BlueBet and Betr, will merge to compete with the big players in the betting space. Luxury fashion retailer Cettire has struggled to woo investors despite an 88% increase in quarterly sales compared to the previous year. NextDC, Australia’s largest listed developer and operator of data centres, is …

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An Australian Greens' perspective on the public service, government procurement and regulation 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Senator Barbara Pocock represents the Australian Greens in the Senate, and she is heavily involved in kicking the tyres of professional services firms as a member of two parliamentary committees. Pocock shares her perspectives on where the Greens think the public service should head as well as how the inquiries into professional services firms are …

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Ola shuts down immediately in Aus | Tesla's building robotaxis | KPMG’s $38 million exam fine 6:44

2M ago6:44

6:44

Ola has announced it will officially shut down its ride sharing services in Australia after 6 years as well as other international markets Tesla has reportedly scrapped its plan to build a lower-cost electric vehicle and is focusing on Robotaxis KPMG Netherlands has been hit with a $38 million fine for widespread exam cheating from 2016-2020 — Buil…

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Qantas' biggest Rewards overhaul in 35 years | Woolworths' global collaboration | Uber Eats copies TikTok 6:55

2M ago6:55

6:55

Qantas has announced a major upgrade to its Frequent Flyer rewards points program which will cost it over $120 million. Woolworths is partnering with the UK’s Tesco supermarket chain, and other big supermarket chains around the world, on a new $190m investment fund. Uber Eats is launching TikTok style videos on its app to improve discovery of eater…

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$1.2B: Sydney Airport doubles earnings | Canva makes more millionaires | Alphabet eyes Hubspot 6:48

2M ago6:48

6:48

Sydney Airport’s earnings have more than doubled, as Australia’s biggest airport makes the most of our return to flying - in Australia and globally. Canva has finalised a share sale worth $3.6 billion, making some of its staff overnight millionaires. Google’s parent company Alphabet is reportedly looking to acquire CRM and marketing software platfo…

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Sportsbet's 27% drop | Spotify to raise prices in Aus | Tesla's new $3b car plant in India 7:30

3M ago7:30

7:30

The owner of Sportsbet, which is Australia’s biggest sports betting company, has said the company experienced a big 27% decrease in earnings for the last financial year. Spotify is planning to raise its prices AGAIN in key markets, including Australia - and it’s mostly thanks to... audiobooks. Tesla is location scouting for a new car plant in India…

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