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Welcome to The Wrap-Up — a summary of the day's top news and views. Today, we’re discussing why Bluey can’t prop up the entire local television industry, a likely Virgin-Qatar Airways deal and a roll-back of IVF rebates in one state. Also, young people want health insurance. ?? Academic Vanessa Campbell says Bluey isn’t just light entertainment — https://lnkd.in/e6qnHyrn Weigh in on any of these top stories in the comments. By Cayla Dengate #TheWrapUp #Australia #News ?? Sources:? Bluey can’t save Aussie TV (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) https://lnkd.in/ez_hcWck Virgin-Qatar alliance looks likely (Reuters) https://lnkd.in/eJ3R8_-8 IVF rebates reduced (The Sydney Morning Herald) https://lnkd.in/gEV3Cnjh Young people want health insurance (The Australian Financial Review) https://lnkd.in/ewhp5iEZ

Can you host an executive roundtable without a series of meetings to prepare? Atlassian strategist Mandy Bowman shares how she held an event with "no briefing meetings, no weekly syncs, no meetings.....at all". How? They trusted their colleagues to review information at their own pace. Do we all need less meetings? Check out Bowman's tips and share your take in the comments.

Forget SMART (specific, measureable, achievable, relevant and time-based) goals and focus on doing your best, says organisational psychologist Dr Jim Bright. Writing in The Sydney Morning Herald, he says, "It turns out that doing the best you can, is actually a pretty good commitment to make. This is especially true if you are working on complex tasks, or if you are required to learn new knowledge in your job. Increasingly, that describes the work environment for many of us." Dr Bright adds that research suggests that non-specific goals may be more effective than getting too prescriptive. Do you agree? Do you set SMART goals at the start of the year? Share your thoughts in the comments below. By Brendan Wong

It's not worth climbing the corporate ladder, according to writer Tim Denning. "I used to believe climbing the corporate ladder was a great path to take. Now I just think it ends in tears and breaks up families," he writes on LinkedIn. Do you agree? Read Denning's post and share your thoughts below.

Need some feel-good vibes? These are the week's best inspirational posts from LinkedIn members. Add your thoughts to the comments below, or to the posts featured. 1?? The joys of solo dining Do you go out for a meal by yourself? HR expert Tahnee McWhirter writes that she enjoys solo dining because it gets her out of her comfort zone and builds her confidence. https://lnkd.in/ewSpmuw9 2?? It's OK to not be perfect In pursuit of perfection, we are often scared to take that first step. Gauri Devidayal, co-founder and CEO at Food Matters Group, shares her realisation that growth happens when things don't go perfectly. https://lnkd.in/eQ9i5bde 3?? What truly matters A degree may be the foundation for a professional path, but the journey we choose also plays a role in shaping it further, writes LinkedIn member Shikha Madan. https://lnkd.in/eGn-iCTk 4?? Job loss lessons Don't let redundancy define your future. Speaker Uma Thana Balasingam shares her journey of navigating job loss and the lessons learned along the way. https://lnkd.in/e4fU2MBB 5?? Turn adversity into opportunity Hitting rock bottom was a turning point for LinkedIn member Nicole Quiogue Golloso. She reflects on how personal resilience can transform adversity into opportunity. https://lnkd.in/eW3SD-FZ ?? Which of these posts resonated with you the most? Share your comments below. By Brendan Wong, Neha Jain Kale and Divya Pathak

Looking for career tips and job-seeking inspiration? Here is this week’s best advice from experts on LinkedIn. 1?? Change your needs to wants When you make decisions on the basis of needs, you're more likely to settle for less. But if you are driven by what you truly want, you will thrive and grow, writes author Glin Bayley.?https://lnkd.in/egwzAMmw 2?? Shoot your shot Want to reach out to a stranger you look up to? It's worth the effort, says Cian Mcloughlin who shares how doing his research and being authentic enabled him to connect to a keynote speaker he admired. https://lnkd.in/eeeip3Kk 3?? Video: how you show up matters To create a video that connects with audiences, the way you show up matters most, according to film director Mo MacRae. He explains it's not acting like someone else, but bringing the best part of yourself out.? https://lnkd.in/eeWMn2Z9 4?? Video: who do you surround yourself with?? The people we choose to spend time with play a significant role in shaping us to become better version of ourselves, writes speaker Kailash Sarma. https://lnkd.in/eG2PCgUJ 5?? Life is more than just work Work is important, but your life outside of it matters just as much. Career coach Ruth Beran says a recent incident reminded her that work can never give you back your precious time with loved ones. https://lnkd.in/eQnztXFq ??How do you balance between work and life? Share your perspective on this topic, or any other of those above, in the comments. Want advice on something specific? Let us know! By Brendan Wong? #DailyRundownAustralia

Leaders should be clear and direct when they give feedback to team members, according to keynote speaker Camille Davey (Wilson). "Deliver a message that takes away the fluff so that the employee can really hear what you are sharing," she says. Do you agree? Read Davey's post and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! These are the top stories for Friday, November 29 — the social media ban passes, your morning coffee might get more expensive, and more. 1?? Social media ban passes Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children and teenagers under the age of 16. From the end of next year, anyone under the age of 16 will be blocked from using TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has the latest details. https://lnkd.in/drRSQvm4 2?? Your morning coffee might get more expensive Consumers can expect to pay more for their coffee as bean prices jumped even higher amid supply issues in Brazil and Vietnam. eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert explains why Arabica bean prices — the variety favoured for speciality brews — have climbed by over 70% this year. https://lnkd.in/dBpC83_V 3?? Should the mortgage serviceability buffer be lower? There are calls to reduce the serviceability buffer set by the prudential regulator, which means home buyers are currently assessed at their ability to repay the loan at 9%. Money Editor Effie Zahos says some home buyers are already sidestepping the buffer by going to a non-bank lender. https://lnkd.in/dpjXNpWj 4?? IAG signs an $855m insurance deal Australia's largest general insurer IAG will acquire the insurance business of The Royal Automobile Club Of Queensland Limited, which is one of the biggest car insurers in Queensland. Honey Insurance CEO Richard Joffe says the alliance will provide customers with scale and a robust national platform. https://lnkd.in/db4gWv93 5?? Time to ditch the 10-year plan? Many of us believe long-term goals are the best way to aim for success but, in some cases, they might be holding you back, writes career coach Megan Hellerer in Fast Company — especially if you are unhappy in your job. See her tips to revisit your mindset. https://lnkd.in/du_J5wip Should you have a long-term career goal? Share more on this story, or any other, in the comments below. By Misa Han #DailyRundownAustralia

Welcome to The Wrap-Up — a summary of the day's top news and views. Today, we’re discussing why Apple is struggling to sell phones, a scathing Senate inquiry report into tech companies building AI tools and a safety breach at Qantas. Plus, a sculpture of a snake has set a new Aussie record at auction. Technology lawyer Raymond Sun explains why the Senate inquiry’s AI recommendations might already be dated —? https://lnkd.in/gzpi7NjT Share your thoughts on this and any of these stories in the comments below. ?? Marty McCarthy #TheWrapUp #Australia #News ?? Sources:? iPhone sales (Bloomberg) https://lnkd.in/gGKkM8jk Senate AI inquiry (The Age)? https://lnkd.in/gzhmpU2m Qantas criticism (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) https://lnkd.in/gymGyNJw Scultpure record (The Age) https://lnkd.in/gKYasZxu?

Older professionals often face ageism when they are looking for jobs or re-entering the workforce. In a LinkedIn post, customer service specialist Michael Bravo reflected on turning 50 and his experience as a job seeker. "While experience and wisdom are incredibly valuable, they’re not always enough to overcome biases that favour younger candidates," he writes. "But here's the important thing: We have so much more to offer than people often realise. The depth of experience we’ve built up over the years is a massive asset." Have you been in a similar situation? How can older professionals succeed in the job market? Read Bravo's article and share your thoughts in the comments below. By Brendan Wong