Big Tech is facing a new reality. TikTok’s US$400 million settlement over alleged children’s privacy violations highlights growing global pressure on social media platforms to protect young users. As countries tighten age restrictions and online safety rules, the question is no longer just how social media connects us but how responsibly it protects its youngest users.

A farewell that keeps a culture alive. Russell Jack spent his life preserving Bendigo’s Chinese heritage. Now, his funeral will revive a rare Cantonese mourning tradition, connecting today’s community with traditions carried to Victoria’s goldfields more than 170 years ago. Some legacies are remembered. Others are lived.

Australia is tightening the rules around your retirement savings. Following major investment scandals, the government is moving to strengthen protections, crack down on cold-calling and give regulators more power to detect suspicious superannuation activity. At the same time, super funds will be allowed to offer cheaper, simpler financial advice. The goal: make advice more accessible while making the system harder to exploit.

When people eat less, Big Food has to rethink everything. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing appetite, food choices and potentially the economics of the entire food industry. From smaller portions to higher-protein products, Big Food is now designing for a consumer who may not be hungry, but still wants something worth eating. The next battle in food isn't just about making people crave more. It's about making less feel like enough.

When political debate crosses the line into hate. Australia’s growing antisemitism crisis is forcing a difficult national conversation about where political criticism ends and discrimination begins. The challenge isn't just addressing hatred, but protecting open debate while ensuring no community becomes a target.

When the solution becomes part of the problem. Batteries designed to stabilise electricity prices can actually push prices higher if they’re poorly managed. The future of clean energy isn't just about building smarter technology , it’s about using it smarter.