Shrink or Surge? Australia's Future in a Demographically Contracting World
For years, we've worried about the world's population growing too fast, straining resources and cities. But what if I told you the real challenge of the future might not be too many people, but too fe...
4 Marras 202525min
Why Life in Australia Beats Almost Anywhere Else – Despite All Our Problems
Let's be honest, we Aussies love a good whinge – about the cost of living, traffic, housing, politics, you name it. But when you take a step back, we still live in one of the most enviable countrie...
28 Loka 202535min
Forget Smashed Avo – This Is Australia's New Obsession
Move over smashed avo and lattes – Australia has a new obsession. The fastest-growing retail sector isn't cafés, restaurants, or even liquor. It's wellness. Today, we examine how demographics, parti...
21 Loka 202525min
Australia's Migration Surge: The Truth About Who's Coming to Australia
Migration is shaping Australia's future more than almost any other force. In 2024, about 580,000 new residents arrived, while 240,000 left permanently – giving us a net migration gain of 340,000 peo...
14 Loka 202527min
Australia vs. The World: Are We Still the Lucky Country?
Is Australia still the lucky country? That phrase has been part of our national identity for decades, but in a world of rising costs, global competition, and shifting demographics, does it still hold ...
7 Loka 202526min
Why Fewer Australians Own Their Homes—and What That Means for Our Future
For generations, owning a home has been at the heart of the Australian dream. In 1966, nearly three-quarters of Australian households owned their home, either outright or with a mortgage. Fast-forward...
30 Syys 202528min
Why Australia's Middle Class is Shrinking – and What It Means for You
Australia's middle class is shrinking, so today Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the implications for society and the housing market. We examine the historical context of the middle class, the fa...
23 Syys 202532min
You'll Probably Change Careers Twice in the Next 20 Years – Here's How to Survive It
Believe it or not, the average Australian will change occupations not once, but more than twice over the next 20 years. And that's not just changing jobs—it's likely to be a complete shift into a ...
16 Syys 202527min
