ABC to axe Q+A after nearly two decades on air The ABC is set to pull the plug on its late-night panel program, ending years of speculation over its future.

Scoop: ABC to axe Q+A after nearly two decades on air via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/abc-...

A lot of people are unhappy about the demise of Catch.

@jackderwin.bsky.social spoke to ten former execs about their experiences under Wesfarmers’ leadership and what went wrong

Are you part of “middle Australia”? Most Australians think they are, which is why politicians like to target their messaging at this group.

Jennifer Duke looked at the data to find out who actually fits this description 👇

Joe Aston's new venture Rampart has an eye on US creators, media upstarts The former Rear Window columnist will return to regular publishing for the first time in more than a year next month with his new publication Rampart.

New: Joe Aston, who is set to return to regular publishing with his new venture Rampart, is betting that the wave of independent publishing that has swept through the US media landscape is destined for Australia. He spoke with me about it www.capitalbrief.com/article/joe-...

With a growing number of US companies now backtracking on their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Capital Brief contacted a range of Australian tech companies, VC firms and banks to ask whether they stood by DEI.

Just how bad is Australia’s national debt problem? It’s been a topic of debate lately, especially in Canberra as the federal election looms, amid forecasts that total debt will hit $1 trillion by 2025/26.

Jennifer Duke dived into the numbers and talked to top economists to get the real story 👇

Swyftx's self-promotion on crypto news site it owns raises ethical concerns The Brisbane exchange uses Crypto News Australia, which it owns, to promote its services. Media experts say the lack of transparency is concerning.

If you've ever read the Crypto News Australia website, you may not be aware it's owned by Brisbane crypto exchange Swyftx.

The site heavily promotes Swyftx's products but lacks prominent disclosure about its ownership.

AAP, RMIT brace for impact as Meta axes US fact-checking Meta's deals with Australian fact-checkers remain safe — for now. However, with plans to expand the move to other markets, the agreements could be at risk.

Meta's Australian fact-checking partners, AAP and RMIT, are bracing for impact after the tech giant announced the program’s termination overnight

The typical Bitcoin cycle is boom and bust, then bigger boom and bigger bust.

But is it different this time?

In today's Edition newsletter, Daniel Van Boom writes that some believe the arrival of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs has reshaped the industry’s foundations — and made a price crash less likely.

Is the RBA softening the ground for early 2025 rate cuts? The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35%, but its dovish tone has reignited speculation of early rate cuts, with February now back in play for some economists.

Is the RBA softening the ground for early 2025 rate cuts?

The central bank today held the cash rate at 4.35%, but its dovish tone has reignited speculation of earlier cuts, with February now back in play for some economists.

Bitcoin has topped US$100,000 ($155,500) for the first time after surging since Donald Trump's US election win last month

Read more: www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/bit...

It’s still not clear how it’s going to work… but it’s happening

RBA's Bullock says Australia could benefit from Trump's tariffs — if they happen The Reserve Bank governor says she doesn't know if Donald Trump's China tariffs announcement is "reality" or a "negotiation tactic" — but if he follows through, it might not be so bad for Australia.

RBA governor Michele Bullock says she doesn't know if Donald Trump's China tariffs announcement is "reality" or a "negotiation tactic" — but if he follows through, it might not be so bad for Australia

Great read here from Daniel Van Boom…

Labor lists media reforms on cabinet agenda amid chaotic final sitting week Ministers were set to discuss measures this week, including the government's response to Meta and the future of the news media bargaining code, sources said.

NEW: Labor is finalising a package of media reforms which tackles Meta’s decision to end commercial deals with publishers and establishes a new regime to guide journalism-related policy.

Read more in this story from Anthony Galloway and @johnbuckley.bsky.social 👇

Here's what you can find in today's Edition newsletter
- Elon Musk takes aim at Australia - again
- ASX hits record high
- Why Carta is 'bullish' on Aussie startups
- NextDC CEO backs nuclear
- Jim Chalmers' Catch-22

Read more: www.capitalbrief.com/newsletter/m...

Fallen drone delivery startup Swoop Aero sinks into liquidation It raised $26 million from Main Sequence, Folklore and other big name investors and in 2022 rejected a $100 million buyout. Now Swoop Aero is being stripped for parts.

In 2022, Australian drone delivery startup Swoop Aero rejected a $100 million buyout.

Now, it's being stripped for parts after officially falling into liquidation. www.capitalbrief.com/article/ambi...

Interesting