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household spending is the engine room of the economy, and one of the clearest indicators of cost-of-living pressure. sean aylmer talks to westpac chief economist luci ellis about how consumers ended 2025 and what lies ahead. 

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a university degree no longer guarantees a smooth start to a career. sean aylmer speaks with simon kuestenmacher of the demographics group about degree inflation, why employers need fewer graduates, and how ai is automating many entry-level tasks.

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car dealerships don’t sound exciting, but they can be extraordinary wealth generators. sean aylmer is joined by gaurav sodhi, deputy head of research at intelligent investor, to unpack the eagers automotive story. gaurav explains why car dealerships are widely misunderstood by markets and how eagers has quietly built a dominant position in australia: everything from land ownership to electric vehicles brands like byd.

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camping has grown up - and glamping is one of the fastest-growing travel trends. sean aylmer chats with sonny hawkins from luxury escapes about why 2026 could be the perfect year to try glamping. from luxury tents to unique nature-based stays, this is a look at why travellers are choosing the outdoors... with a few indulgent extras.

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free-to-air tv, newspapers and radio have all been declared “dead”... repeatedly. michael thompson speaks with tim burrowes, founder and publisher of mumbrella and the unmade newsletter, about the short-term future of australia’s legacy media, from the big tv stations to networking radio shows like kyle & jackie o.

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samsung and apple went head-to-head in 2025, and the rivalry is only getting fiercer. michael thompson is joined by stephen fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, to assess who really came out on top. from samsung’s aggressive release schedule - including foldables and even a trifold phone - to apple’s late-year resurgence with the iphone 17 and its professional-grade camera upgrades, stephen breaks down the key battlegrounds.

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private credit has exploded in popularity, drawing the attention of investors and regulators alike. sean aylmer is joined by roger montgomery from montgomery investment management to explain why banks have stepped back from business lending, how non-bank lenders have filled the gap, and why private credit has become so attractive for income-seeking investors. roger also outlines the key risks to watch for, and the importance of independent credit ratings when choosing a fund.

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the $us15b sunken treasure vs australia's economic sweet spot vs sean's adventures working remotely in france: sean aylmer, michael thompson and adam lang each nominate the best good news story from the year, and choose a winner.

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it's tariff wars vs europe's reemergence as a global player vs china's rise. sean aylmer, michael thompson and adam lang each nominate their top international story from the year - and choose a winner.

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australia punches well above its weight in global tech, but many of its biggest success stories fly a little under the radar. michael thompson speaks with stephen fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, about the australian companies making a global impact. from canva’s rise as a design powerhouse, to rode, blackmagic design, blueant and halfbrick, stephen explains why australian tech is so strong on the world stage.

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