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Monday 6 April 2026
A crazy March sent stocks tumbling, but still the ASX200 had a strong 12 months.
Regional house prices outperform the cities
The world’s biggest religious pilgrimages
A sacked worker who fought his dismissal with the help of AI gets thrown out of court
The rise of the Bank of Grandma and Grandpa
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This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?
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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.
The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising
Apple turns 50
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry
Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?
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