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Meta complies with Australian social media ban, removes over 500,000 under-16 accounts; government plans to expand list of affected platforms, Meta criticizes bans impact on vulnerable teens. Checkout Solipillow.com

Stars dazzle on the Golden Globes red carpet with bold fashion choices, from Selena Gomezs feathery gown to Leighton Meesters clashing colors. Elle Fanning and her date, Gus Wenner, coordinate in blue, while Justine Lupe glows in a light pink frock. Fans are abuzz online, capturing every detail as the night unfolds with more fashion moments. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hollywoods Golden Globe Awards kick off with Nikki Glaser hosting, featuring Australian stars like Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, and Joel Edgerton. One Battle After Another leads nominations, while Wicked and Joe Rogan face snubs. Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi are favorites, with politics potentially influencing the event. In TV, drama and comedy categories overlap, and the Globes debut a best podcast category, excluding controversial figures. Checkout Solipillow.com

Adelaide Fringe appoints Tara MacLeod as CEO, ensuring continuity after Heather Croalls departure. MacLeod brings operations and finance expertise from her four and a half years at Fringe and previous roles at Adelaide Film Festival and Port Adelaide Football Club. Santos names Lachlan Harris as CFO, leveraging his fifteen years with the company, including as treasurer, and his financial acumen from KPMG. These appointments, along with others in arts, energy, employment services, and local government, signal steady leadership and strong growth for South Australia in 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com

Codans shares surged to a record high last Friday, driven by an upbeat trading update. The company expects first-half revenue to jump 29% and underlying net profits after tax to soar 52%. Strong sales in both metal detection and communications segments contributed to this outlook. Geopolitical tensions boosted commodities, benefiting other winners like Power Minerals and Archer Materials. Codan is now South Australias third-largest company, with full first-half results due February 19th. Checkout Solipillow.com

Australias Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a new $1.2 billion strategic stockpile for critical minerals, targeting antimony and gallium. The goal is to challenge Chinas dominance in supplies for defense and clean energy tech. The stockpile aims to strengthen supply chains, stabilize markets, and boost trade and investment. This move builds on stronger ties between Australia and the US, following a $13 billion rare earths deal last year. The G7 talks will provide more details on how this reserve could reshape global supply lines. Checkout Solipillow.com

Simon Kuestenmacher, the Stats Guy, reviews his 2025 predictions for Australia, hitting thirteen out of twenty. He correctly forecasted increased third-party votes, falling birthrates, low unemployment, and rising electric vehicle sales. However, he missed on Peter Duttons PM bid, car sales dip, and inflation rise. Uncertainties lean positive, with net migration, Melbourne affordability, and older first-home buyers trending up. Inbound tourism surged, and vaping regulations tightened. Despite wild cards, demographics make the future more predictable, guiding jobs, investments, and life in Australia. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Australias economy is projected to grow by two percent by 2026, driven by stronger household incomes, a solid job market, and infrastructure projects. However, home buyers, grape growers, fishers, and farmers face challenges. Employment growth is expected to slow, but spending and construction should support the economy. Housing affordability remains a significant issue, with potential interest rate increases adding pressure. The wine industry and commercial fishers are struggling, while winter crops are set to increase. The state aims for better productivity, balancing environmental, fairness, and trade concerns, but tight labor markets may hinder growth. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thirty-six experts convened at the Melbourne Economic Forum to reimagine government policy in the 21st century. The consensus of the past three decades, which included a floating exchange rate, free trade, privatization, and enterprise bargaining, has faltered. Productivity growth has stagnated, and Australia is falling behind in AI adoption. Speakers proposed innovation districts, harmonized education and industry, and lifelong learning to address these challenges. They warned against relying on market deregulation or tax cuts, advocating instead for a new consensus that balances market power with government action on market failures, fair distribution, and global issues. Checkout Solipillow.com