Aussie housing hits $12.3 tr; Woolies AI for shoppers; world’s fastest growing app

Wednesday 14 January 2026

The value of the Australian housing market hits $12.3 trillion, but the pace of price rises are expected to slow this year. 

• Kevin Rudd steps down as Australia’s ambassador to the US. 
• The new boss of Endeavour has good news for drinkers - the group’s bottle shops and pubs will compete on price. 
• Woolworths to introduce AI to help you do your groceries.
• The remarkable story behind one of the fastest growing apps in the world.

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