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RNZ News
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Haere Mai (Everything is Kapai) singer Daphne Walker dies
history music 25 minutes ago Singer Daphne Walker has died aged 94. Walker was best known for songs likes 'Haere Mai (Everything is Kapai)' popular in the 1950s. Music historian Chris Bourke spoke to Corin Dann.
Bloomberg
10-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Australia: The Rate Cut That Didn't Happen
The RBA shocked markets this week by keeping interest rates on hold at 3.85%, despite widespread expectations for a third cut in five months. That decision left millions of mortgage holders disappointed and raised new questions about the central bank's strategy as inflation continues to ease. This week on the podcast, Chris Bourke speaks with economy reporter Swati Pandey about why markets misread the RBA, what Governor Bullock's signals mean for future moves, and what could prompt the next cut. They also unpack the impact on housing and how global risks like President Trump's tariff threats are complicating the outlook.
Bloomberg
13-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
How Australia's New Super Tax Will Hit Retirement Savings
Good morning, it's Amy in Melbourne with the news you need heading into the weekend. Officials say that one person miraculously survived yesterday's Air India plane crash that killed 241, but first... Today's must-reads: • Super tax explained • Melbourne billionaires • Aukus in trouble? What does the proposed new tax on A$3 million super balances mean for retirement savers? I teamed up with my colleague Richard Henderson to see how wealth managers are planning for the rule change. Also, take a listen to our latest podcast, where host Chris Bourke asks Rich to unpack how the new tax works, and who will be affected. Listen and follow The Bloomberg Australia Podcast on Apple, Spotify, on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Terminal clients: Run {NSUB AUPOD } on your desktop to subscribe.
Bloomberg
12-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
What Australia's $2 Million Pensions Tax Means for Wealthy Savers
Many Australians are already subject to a 15% tax on their superannuation profits, but the wealthiest are facing another levy on top of that. This week on the podcast, Chris Bourke asks cross-asset reporter Richard Henderson to explain how the tax will work, who will be affected, and if Australia's super system is becoming a wealth accumulation vehicle for the rich. Read more on Australia's pension industry: Wall Street Wins More of Australia's $2.7 Trillion Pension Pot Listen and follow The Bloomberg Australia Podcast on Apple, Spotify, on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Terminal clients: Run {NSUB AUPOD } on your desktop to subscribe.
Bloomberg
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Trump Backlash Boosts Albanese to Historic Victory
Welcome to our special Sunday edition of Australia Briefing, I'm Melbourne Bureau Chief Chris Bourke. Today, we're unpacking all the election news, along with the essential analysis you need from our team of reporters. You can subscribe to the Australia Briefing here.
