Behaviour unbecoming of a leader

Given our super money is wrapped up in companies listed on local and global stock markets, investors are entitled to expect quality leadership from those who are paid to grow the company not court staff.

Albo edges closer to landing a meeting with Trump

Anthony Albanese appears to be edging closer to landing the long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump when the prime minister is in the United States in September.

No more card charges: how Australians can already switch to fast, fee-free payments right now

The RBA wants a future with no card surcharges. But a faster, cheaper way to pay than with cards is already possible. It’s time to use it.

ANZ bank & the case of the accidental email

A front page story in The Financial Times in the UK last week portrayed one of the great industrial relations cockups of recent times, all brought about by a button inadvertently pushed on a dreaded email! Here’s what happened.

Tasmania escapes from its political mess

There have been a number of wins with this recent July election. I’ve also needed to revise a few previously held views!

Home prices have boomed, putting sellers in the driver's seat

Australian home prices surged to fresh record highs in August, driven by rising buyer demand, constrained supply, and the Reserve Bank’s rate-cutting cycle, marking the seventh consecutive monthly gain for national housing values.

Australia's train infrastructure is buckling under climate change strain

From city transit to cross-country freight, Australia’s rail system is straining as the infrastructure ages and climate extremes grow more intense and frequent.

Switzer Investing TV | 1st September 2025

Reporting season, Is there a buying opportunity. Peter Switzer talks with Adam Dawes of Shaw and Partners and Paul Rickard of the Switzer Report

My UK brush with Captain James Cook, Ronaldo & AI

My recent overseas trip drove home strongly the fact the world’s going through rapid change, with Artificial Intelligence on the rise and a movement to the right. But it’s always good to be reminded that there are good people out there too.

New report finds that the Government's social media 'ban' has no one-size-fits-all solution

The government’s trial has found age-assurance for its under-16 social media ban can be done effectively and protect privacy but there is not a one-size-fits-all model.

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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