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Frank Calabria, CEO of Origin Energy.

Origin-backed software platform now valued at nearly $13b

Origin Energy-backed Kraken Technologies has been valued at nearly $13 billion after an equity raise that paves the way for the British software platform to be spun-off in mid-2026.

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THE ECONOMIST: The global consequences of Donald Trump’s 2025 will be become clearer.

How a year of Trump reshaped the future of global power

THE ECONOMIST: The global consequences of Donald Trump’s 2025 will be become clearer in 2026.

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OpenAI chief Sam Altman has a lot of balls in the air.

OpenAI faces a make-or-break year in 2026

THE ECONOMIST: One of the fastest-growing companies in history is in a perilous position

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Incoming Endeavour boss Jayne Hrdlicka.

Ex Virgin boss Hrdlicka goes from one repair job to another

From one repair job at Virgin Australia to Endeavour Group, Jayne Hrdlicka has a big job ahead when she takes over as managing director at the drinks empire behind Dan Murphy’s and BWS this week.

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These blockbuster products brought their makers overnight success — and unexpected problems.

The curse of Labubu, Ozempic and ChatGPT

THE ECONOMIST: Blockbuster products brought overnight success — and unexpected problems.

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Aussie travellers can expect faster and more efficient security screenings by the end of the year.

Infuriating airport security rule scrapped

Travellers can breathe a sigh of relief as major airports scrap a gruelling ritual that has long slowed down queues.

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General view of Boxing Day sales at The Strand Arcade in Sydney, Friday, December 26, 2025. (AAP Image/George Chan) NO ARCHIVING

Boxing Day bargain crowds orderly as big sales surge tipped

Bargain hunters are expected to drive a Boxing Day sales resurgence with no interest rate cuts forecast for next year. But the stampedes of previous years were absent.

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The average bonus rings in at a whopping $443,000 (A$660,000).

Generous boss hands out whopping six-figure bonuses

When he told his employees about their unexpected good fortune, some were sure they were being pranked.

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Millions of Aussies at risk as cash access disappears

As Australia races toward a cashless future, millions of people are being left behind in the ‘massive transformation’.

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Australian shoppers are expected to spend more than $3 billion in the Boxing Day sales. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussies set to spend big to bag Boxing Day bargains

With an estimated seven million Aussies set to spend more than $3 billion on Boxing Day sales, shoppers are being urged to carefully consider what they buy.

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The CEOs of Westpac and Woolworths have revealed their predictions for 2026. The Nightly has asked the captains of banking, supermarkets and mining for their visions to confront Australia’s challenges.

CEOs reflect on 2025 and reveal their vision for new year

The CEOs of Westpac and Woolworths have revealed their predictions for 2026. The Nightly has asked the captains of banking, supermarkets and mining for their visions to confront Australia’s challenges.

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The Star of the Seas.

The titanic task of catering on cruise ships

THE ECONOMIST: How top chef manages a shipload of food and thousands of hungry passengers.

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Investors are factoring in a perfect storm for gold prices.

‘Holy heck’: Gold’s crazy run continues

Market analysts have declared gold’s 70 per cent annual surge ‘unprecedented’ as the precious metal defies all historical patterns.

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Formula 1 cars and a circuit made with Lego are displayed at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025.

Why Lego is going all in on F1

In the nearly year since Lego and Formula 1 launched their partnership, the collaboration has bolstered fan engagement and the demographic reach for both brands

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A woman has won a $1.5b court case against Johnson & Johnson over the firm's talc-based products. (AP PHOTO)

Johnson & Johnson hit with record $2 billion over talc baby powder

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay more than $2 billion to a woman who blamed the firm's talc-based baby powder for causing her cancer.

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