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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 battlegrou...

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 ind...

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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Anthony Albanese's landslide election win vs the demise of the Coalition vs the world-leading social media ban. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top political story from the year - and choose a winner.

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Australia is emerging as a serious biotech player, backed by world-class universities, grant funding, and a growing venture ecosystem. Michael Thompson speaks with Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of Alts.co, about why the local biotech scene is gaining momentum, and what that looks like in practice, from a company selling cultured meat in Australia, to one that allows drug testing on living human tissue.

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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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Whether it’s a honeymoon, anniversary, or just time away together, romantic travel is about slowing down... or is it? Sean Aylmer talks with Matt McNeil from Luxury Escapes about the best romantic holiday ideas for 2026 - with a few surprises thrown in.

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The demise of CBA & CSL's share prices, the Aussie miners surge, and corporate governance flares up again - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top local corporate story from the year, and choose a winner.

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Australia once had a deep pool of listed infrastructure, but names like Sydney Airport have been taken private, and the list keeps shrinking. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar’s Lachlan Halloway about why infrastructure matters in a portfolio, what makes a true “moat” infrastructure asset, and why data centres aren’t the same as toll roads, airports or regulated utilities.

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2025 has been an eventful year, with some strong returns - but what comes next? Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment Management to break down the forces that shaped markets this year. Looking ahead to 2026, Roger explains why investors should expect lower returns and higher volatility, how stretched valuations could limit future gains, and why rebalancing portfolios now may make sense. 

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Every year around this time there's talk of a Santa Claus rally on the ASX. So what is it, is it real, and will we see one this year?

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Friday 19 December 2025

With less than two weeks to go until the end of the year, small caps have significantly outperformed large caps in 2025. 

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accepts some blame for the Bondi massacre. 
• The boss of Woodside Energy poached to run BP globally. 
• YouTube to broadcast the Oscars.
• A rare adoption in the pola...