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We're off this week for the Memorial Day Holiday in the US so we present here one of our most popular episodes, a classic IF from August 13, 2021 with the incomparable marine biologist from Australia, Dr. Vanessa Pirotta. Take a deep breath and enjoy this deep dive! ---- WHALES spend their entire lives inside a medium, water, in which they can't actually breathe. So throughout the day, and the night, they have to swim to the surface to take a breath of that sweet, sweet ocean air… or they die! We humans, and other land lubber mammals like us, are spoiled, just inhale, anytime you want, and… problem solved. But — What The IF humans had to breathe by dunking our head in water? The amazing Dr. Vanessa Pirotta joins us from Sydney, Australia to take us into the wet and wild thought experiment, so we can learn real science! Imagine living the life of the whale, turned on it's head. What world would we have built if our bodies worked this way? It's like what if we emerged from the oceans, as we believe life did, but never adapted to breathing outside the water like we used to. Humans with gills? Are we wearing helmets on our head that are filled with water? Do we fill our *buildings* with water? Water the IF! — Dr. Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and a gifted science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa's efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review. Learn more about Vanessa! Homepage: https://www.vanessapirotta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaPirotta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrVanessaPirotta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIe3r09XA8BviNbVMtag2Q --- Like the show? Share your love for the IF by dropping a review on whatever podcast app you're enjoying, including Apple Podcasts! itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Subscribe at WhatTheIF.com and never miss an episode! Keep On IFFin', Philip & Matt
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett, who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Hayden Crack, founder of HC Electrical, shares his inspiring business journey. Starting as a one-man operation, he scaled his electrical contracting business from a £300k turnover to over £4M in just six years, growing his team to 13 full-time equivalents. Based in Hobart, Australia, HC Electrical specializes in residential, insurance, and commercial electrical work, as well as air conditioning and solar installations. Hayden emphasizes the value of delegation, cultivating a robust network, and nurturing team culture as key strategies for managing rapid growth. Other Resources: The Ultimate Recruitment Toolkit Online Short Course Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Hayden Crack, the hardest thing in growing a small business is: "Wearing all the hats — knowing when to let go, when to hire, and balancing reactive versus proactive decisions. It's tough to get the timing right, especially when transitioning roles and responsibilities." What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Hayden Crack mentioned he's not a massive reader, but he does regularly read the Australian Financial Review and finds value in that. He hasn't read many business books but was recommended The E-Myth during the episode. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Hayden Crack recommends a few valuable podcasts and learning resources for small business growth. He regularly listens to the Grow A Small Business Podcast for insights from fellow entrepreneurs, and enjoys 15 Minutes with the Boss by the Australian Financial Review for quick, impactful business tips. He also found the Lifestyle Tradie Podcast particularly inspiring, especially a story about a plumbing business that scaled to 17 team members and was eventually sold, highlighting the power of strong systems and minimal owner involvement. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Hayden Crack recommends that the most important tool for growing a small business is yourself—specifically, your mindset and willingness to learn. He highlights the value of investing in personal development, building a strong network, and surrounding yourself with experts like a great accountant or digital strategist. For Hayden, continuous learning, listening to podcasts, and having a trusted support network are key resources that drive sustainable growth. As he puts it, “You are the biggest tool—that's why it's your business.” What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Hayden Crack's advice to his day-one self would be: “Just keep going.” He emphasizes the power of visualizing where you want to be, setting clear goals, and believing in your own capability. Early in his journey, he didn't think he could achieve what he has today, so he'd remind himself that everything is achievable with determination and the right mindset. Believing in himself sooner would have made a big difference. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: You are the biggest tool—that's why it's your business. Invest in yourself and your network – Hayden Crack Delegating isn't just about trust—it's about growth. Let go and empower others to step up – Hayden Crack Success is not one big moment—it's made of small wins, proud teams, and time with the people you love – Hayden Crack
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Phil Coorey from the Australian Financial Review joins Phil O'Neil for the news hour to discuss the biggest topics throughout the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Childlike curiosity is key to competence, says Sue Williams. Sue is an award-winning journalist, travel writer and best selling author with 32 books to her name and counting. During her around the world story telling journey, she has met the Queen and interviewed the likes of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett and Russell Crow, along with great thinkers like Edward de Bono and Geoffrey Robertson. And at the other extreme she has covered war, murder, riots, earthquakes, road crashes, lifestyles, film, fashion, soccer and even a top race-writing award for a feature on horse racing, and last but not least, the housing market. What brings her to Get Invested is her journalistic special interest in property and apartment living, which has led her to founding and ongoing involvement with the Flatchat strata advice website and podcast of the same name, along with her regular story contributions on property for all of Australia’s leading newspapers and magazines, including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Australian Financial Review and Domain. Today we unpack Sue's incredible personal story and property journey, where you'll learn that curiosity is key to lifelong learning and sustainable success, the importance of asking good questions and so much more. Connect with Sue suewilliams.com.au Find your Freedom Formula Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour! Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.ee/propertyhubau Book a personal solutions session with Bushy to go deeper on your specific property needs or challenges Continue the discussion with likeminded investors and experts on The Property Hub Collective Facebook group Get a copy of Bushy's book, Get Invested, for FREE, and find out what it takes for you to invest in living more, working less Get all Property Hub info here linktr.ee/propertyhubau About Get Invested, a Property Hub show Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free. For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
With the federal election underway, The Fin is releasing a special weekly podcast for the duration of the campaign called Election 2025. Every Tuesday, The Fin host Lisa Murray and political editor Phillip Coorey will be joined by The Australian Financial Review’s political experts to break down the critical voter issues, analyse the latest polls and pick out the key battlegrounds. For the latest updates from the campaign trail and best analysis on the political strategies that will influence the result, tune in to The Fin’s political panels from 5pm, Tuesday. The Fin: Election 2025 can be found by searching The Fin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
In this episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by RMIT University's Deputy Vice Chancellor Vocational Education and Vice President, Mish Eastman. Mish explains how the university's College of Vocational Education is partnering with Australian and international businesses and governments to deliver impact for learners.During the episode Mish references:RMIT's new 'Earn and Learn' model: https://www.rmit.edu.au/partner/recruit-students-and-graduates/earn-and-learnThe new model was written up by the Australian Financial Review: https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/how-this-engineering-student-will-graduate-debt-free-from-rmit-20250320-p5ll3tAnd RMIT's cyber safety/resilience programs in Indonesia are detailed here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/feb/indonesia-cyber-securityContact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: admin@clairefield.com.au The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
“The biggest risk for executives and corporations is distance from the customer. It's the number one thing that will kill you.” This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Jack Delosa, Founder & CEO of The Entourage. His full episode is titled Frameworks for success, Building customer connection, and Raising capital from an investor's viewpoint. You can find the full audio and show notes here:
Electricity makes up a smaller slice of household spending than beer or takeaway – yet power bills spark outrage like nothing else. With prices set to jump 30%, is the government trapped in an endless cycle of rebates? Plus, a restaurant collapse leaves workers unpaid, exposing a major flaw in Australia's wage safety net. Meanwhile, cash is dying, and the Reserve Bank says it might not last another decade. Will you still be using it in 10 years? Emilia Terzon - ABC national business reporter James Eyres - Banking and payments writer, the Australian Financial Review, Get in touch:We read all of your emails, and appreciate each one. Please keep them coming theeconomy.stupid@abc.net.au or use the #PeterMartinEconomy on Instagram to get our attention.
SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTUREWITH ZOE HILTON OF THE CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT STUDIESCOMMANDING THE NARRATIVE EPISODE 66Steven Tripp is joined by Zoe Hilton, who is the Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS).Zoe co-authored the CIS Energy Team's flagship paper ‘The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition' and has written for The Australian, The Australian Financial Review and The Spectator Australia on the costs of renewables and nuclear energy. Zoe also contributes to the energy debate through YouTube videos exploring energy policy and modelling. Zoe previously worked in the NSW Government as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister for Enterprise, Investment & Trade and Science, Innovation & Technology. This included overseeing government strategy and grant program design and launch for research, commercialisation and investment attraction.Zoe has also previously conducted research and wrote policy proposals to government on energy, climate, and the environment. To contact or follow Zoe Hilton, visit:https://www.cis.org.au/person/zoe-hiltonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/CISAusTO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘SECURING OUR ENERGY FUTURE SYMPOSIUM', visit:https://nswliberal.org.au/250402b01 TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ‘ABG GALA FUNDRAISER', visit:https://abgfundraiser.eventbrite.com KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR PODCASTS AND ARTICLES, visit:https://www.commandingthenarrative.com To become a Member of Australians for Better Government, visit: https://www.australiansforbetter.com/joinSHOW YOUR SUPPORT for Commanding the Narrative by donating – your support is much appreciated! https://www.commandingthenarrative.com/donate https://www.buymeacoffee.com/commandingthenarrativeCONTACT US BY EMAIL:commandingthenarrative@outlook.com steven.tripp@australiansforbetter.com Hosted by:• Steven Tripp - Internationally published political commentatorhttps://x.com/RealStevenTripphttps://www.facebook.com/theRealStevenTripphttps://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow Commanding the Narrative on: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CommandingTheNarrativeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommandingTheNarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandingthenarrative X: https://x.com/commandthenarraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@commandingthenarrative Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/commandingthenarrative Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commanding-the-narrative/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word!#AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #narrative #minorparties #libertarian #onenation #uap #liberal #nationals #labor #greens #steventripp #australia #teals #senate #commanding #narrative #CtN #cis #energy #electricity #gencost #aemo #csiro #zoehilton #centreforindependentstudies
It's time to return to the news, and Stephen Dziedzic of the ABC returns to discuss three big stories that he's been reporting on in recent weeks. First, what is the impact of Donald Trump on the foreign policy community in Australia? How is the government managing the tariffs and numerous other controversies, and will this become an election issue? Is there ballast developing around a “plan B”? Second, a group of People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships circumnavigated Australia in February, causing quite a stir. And third, New Zealand and Cook Islands have been a tense relationship in recent months with the latter's relationship with Beijing central to the dispute. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Corbin Duncan and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Stephen Dziedzic, “What the Trump and Zelenskyy fallout means for Australian foreign policy”, ABC, 4 March 2025: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-04/trump-zelenskyy-fallout-repercussions-australian-foreign-policy/105004636 Stephen Dziedzic, “Tariffs could be turning point in Albanese's 'no comment' strategy on Trump”, ABC, 12 March 2025: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/tariffs-turning-point-albanese-response-trump/105043594 Andrew Greene and Stephen Dziedzic, “Intelligence chief says Chinese warship deployment designed to be 'provocative'”, ABC, 26 February 2025: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-26/chinese-warship-deployment-designed-to-be-provocative/104982224 Jennifer Parker, “China's expedition shows Australia must become a naval power”, Australian Financial Review, 23 February 2025: https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/china-s-expedition-shows-australia-must-become-a-naval-power-20250222-p5le9k Lim, D. J., & Colnaghi, W. B. (2024). "Strategically (in)secure and economically (in)vulnerable: Australia, New Zealand, and their relations with China". Australian Journal of International Affairs, 78(5), 600–613. https://doi.org/10.1080/10357718.2024.2406279 Stephen Dziedzic, and Kyle Evans “How passports and a deal with China have put New Zealand at odds with its former colony Cook Islands”, ABC, 8 February 2025: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-08/cook-islands-new-zealand-relations-china-passports/104909718 The Last Dance (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80203144 Lady Gaga, Mayhem (album): https://open.spotify.com/album/2MHUaRi9OCyTN02SoyRRBJ
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
One of the many ways media misinforms Australian consumers is their misunderstanding of the difference between building approvals and actual construction of new dwellings. Right now, at a time when we have major dwelling shortages and construction costs are so incredibly high, there is a very important distinction between the number of dwelling approvals and the number of homes actually being built. The difference between the two is quite stark and it speaks to the biggest single problem amid the housing crisis – approvals often are not translating into actual construction of homes, because building costs are prohibitive and projects are simply not viable. The latest official figures portrayed a significant rise in the number of new housing approvals – and many in news media completely misrepresented what that meant. One headline by News Corp, the nation's biggest median organisation, shouted: Total housing construction reaches record high on new apartments The article began with: “The total value of new homes being built or homeowners making alternations hit a record high in January.” And that was all highly misleading. The ABS data, in fact, said there was a rise in approvals for new dwellings and for alterations and additions. ABS head of construction statistics Daniel Rossi said the total number of dwellings approved in January rose 6.3% to 16,579, following a 1.7% increase in December. Rossi said: that approvals for units and townhouses drove the overall rise, up 12.7%, to the highest level since December 2022. The journalist who wrote that inaccurate headline and introduction should have known better because the article quoted a senior AMP economist pointing out that there remained a big gap between building approvals and completions, and between the number of new homes and the annual target of 240,000. The Australian Financial Review made the same mistake with its headline: The development tide has turned on apartments AFR said: “Australia's apartment slump has passed the worst, after new figures showed approvals of new apartments, townhouses and semidetached homes turning positive on a yearly basis for the first time in almost 2 ½ years. The AFR quoted several economists at length, declaring that the worst was over and it augured well for the future in addressing the housing shortage. You have to wonder whether economists speak to anyone in the real world or just look at numbers on their computer screens. The reality is that approvals are almost meaningless – many approved developments are not proceeding because they are not financially viable. And that is because the costs of building are so high and buyers cannot or will not pay the price developers would have to charge for the end product. As HIA economist Maurcie Tapang said: “Despite modest improvements in housing approvals, Australia continues to face a significant shortfall in housing supply.” HIA is calling on the Federal Government in the lead-up to the Federal Election to help remove the barriers to new housing supply. And that includes the factors articulated in the recent report from the Productivity Commission, which noted that it's taking twice as long to produce new homes compared to 30 years ago. The commission said poor productivity was largely caused by bureaucratic red tape, cost impositions by government and high levels of taxation – which had rendered many approved projects too expensive to build.
While the calling of a federal election has been delayed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, it must still happen in May, and so this episode the podcast offers its third “incoming government brief”: a document presented to the new (or returning) minister for each department, for the purpose of providing a descriptive overview of what the department does, and highlighting the most important issues facing that particular portfolio. The Australia in the World Incoming Government Brief has four chapters:(1) A changed external environment, (2) Plausible futures and policy dilemmas, (3) Key commitments by political party, and (4) Miscellaneous. Above all, the central challenge for this document at this moment is simply how to describe the world Australia now finds itself in, and to frame the challenges the government will face, regardless of its partisan perspective. No wonder this is probably the longest episode in the podcast's history! Darren is joined by Richard Maude, who has appeared multiple times before, most recently in February 2024. Richard had a long career in government including serving as Director-General of the (then) Office of National Assessments, and Deputy Secretary in DFAT where, amongst other roles, he headed the whole-of-government taskforce supporting the preparation of the 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper. He was the inaugural Executive Director, Policy, the Asia Society Australia and is now a distinguished policy fellow at there. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Hannah Nelson and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Richard Maude (bio): https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/richard-maude Incoming government brief for Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, May 2022: https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/dfat-foi-lex5624.pdf Penny Wong, “National Press Club Address, Australian interests in a regional balance of power”, 17 April 2023: https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/speech/national-press-club-address-australian-interests-regional-balance-power Richard Maude, “Australia's Indo-Pacific destiny up for grabs in a new world order”, Australian Financial Review, 11 March 2025: https://www.afr.com/world/asia/australia-s-indo-pacific-destiny-up-for-grabs-in-a-new-world-order-20250304-p5lgru Anna Del Conte, Gastronomy of Italy [Revised Edition], 2013: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781862059580/gastronomy-of-italy-revised-edition/ Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (tv series): https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy Black Doves (tv series): https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81682935
One of the many ways media misinforms Australian consumers is their misunderstanding of the difference between building approvals and actual construction of new dwellings. Right now, at a time when we have major dwelling shortages and construction costs are so incredibly high, there is a very important distinction between the number of dwelling approvals and the number of homes actually being built. The difference between the two is quite stark and it speaks to the biggest single problem amid the housing crisis – approvals often are not translating into actual construction of homes, because building costs are prohibitive and projects are simply not viable. The latest official figures portrayed a significant rise in the number of new housing approvals – and many in news media completely misrepresented what that meant. One headline by News Corp, the nation's biggest median organisation, shouted: Total housing construction reaches record high on new apartments The article began with: “The total value of new homes being built or homeowners making alternations hit a record high in January.” And that was all highly misleading. The ABS data, in fact, said there was a rise in approvals for new dwellings and for alterations and additions. ABS head of construction statistics Daniel Rossi said the total number of dwellings approved in January rose 6.3% to 16,579, following a 1.7% increase in December. Rossi said: that approvals for units and townhouses drove the overall rise, up 12.7%, to the highest level since December 2022. The journalist who wrote that inaccurate headline and introduction should have known better because the article quoted a senior AMP economist pointing out that there remained a big gap between building approvals and completions, and between the number of new homes and the annual target of 240,000. The Australian Financial Review made the same mistake with its headline: The development tide has turned on apartments AFR said: “Australia's apartment slump has passed the worst, after new figures showed approvals of new apartments, townhouses and semidetached homes turning positive on a yearly basis for the first time in almost 2 ½ years. The AFR quoted several economists at length, declaring that the worst was over and it augured well for the future in addressing the housing shortage. You have to wonder whether economists speak to anyone in the real world or just look at numbers on their computer screens. The reality is that approvals are almost meaningless – many approved developments are not proceeding because they are not financially viable. And that is because the costs of building are so high and buyers cannot or will not pay the price developers would have to charge for the end product. As HIA economist Maurcie Tapang said: “Despite modest improvements in housing approvals, Australia continues to face a significant shortfall in housing supply.” HIA is calling on the Federal Government in the lead-up to the Federal Election to help remove the barriers to new housing supply. And that includes the factors articulated in the recent report from the Productivity Commission, which noted that it's taking twice as long to produce new homes compared to 30 years ago. The commission said poor productivity was largely caused by bureaucratic red tape, cost impositions by government and high levels of taxation – which had rendered many approved projects too expensive to build.
Sam Newman, Mike Sheahan and Don Scott - 'You Cannot Be Serious'
Clive Frederick Palmer (born 26 March 1954) is an Australian businessman and politician. He has iron ore, nickel and coal holdings. Palmer owns many businesses such as Mineralogy, Waratah Coal, Queensland Nickel at Townsville, the Palmer Coolum Resort on the Sunshine Coast, Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course at Port Douglas, Palmer Colonial Golf Course at Robina, and the Palmer Gold Coast Golf Course, also at Robina. He owned Gold Coast United FC from 2008 to 2012. Palmer created the Palmer United Party in April 2013, winning the Sunshine Coast seat of Fairfax in the 2013 Australian federal election and sitting as an MP for one term. In 2018, after formally deregistering the party on 5 May 2017, Palmer revived his party as the United Australian Party, announcing that he would be running candidates for all 151 seats in the House of Representatives and later that he would run as a Queensland candidate for the Senate in the 2019 federal election, despite extensive advertising, he and his party won no seats. His party later contested the 2022 federal election, and won one seat in the Senate. The party was formally deregistered again in September 2022. Palmer has frequently been involved in legal cases relating to his businesses, and once listed litigation as one of his hobbies in Who's Who. He at times has been involved in complex cases, and journalist Hedley Thomas has written that Palmer's "lawyers take legal steps, presumably on his instructions, that prolong litigation and rack up costs for the other side" which can result in his opponents being unable to continue their case due to a lack of resources. Palmer has argued that the litigation he is involved in is justified as it rights wrongs. Palmer also attempted to use litigation as a gag order against his workers in his now defunct Queensland Nickel refinery, promising to pay the money he owed them only if they agreed not to make any disparaging comments about him. As of May 2023, Palmer was the fifth richest Australian, when The Australian Financial Review assessed his net worth at A$23.66 billion on the 2023 Rich List.
“Too many leaders sit in fancy offices assuming what customers want, and then wonder why their product or service isn't landing.” In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Jack Delosa, Founder and CEO of The Entourage, on Frameworks for success, Building customer connection, and Raising capital from an investor's viewpoint.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
“The loneliness of Australia is going to be one of many fairly dramatic changes”, says David Rennie towards the end of this utterly absorbing episode. On Wednesday 12 February I interviewed David Rennie in DFAT's studio in Canberra. David was visiting Australia for the week, hosted by Asia Society Australia and supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. David is geopolitics editor at The Economist having recently returned to London after six years living in China as Beijing bureau chief. He launched the Chaguan column on China in that role and last November launched a new column on geopolitics for the newspaper, The Telegram. David joined The Economist in 2007 and in addition to London and Beijing has been based in Brussels and Washington in that time. He is the co-host of the excellent Drum Tower podcast, launched in late 2022. Our discussion is not about Australia at all, really, but about China and the US under Donald Trump. Rival great powers, but perhaps with an increasingly converging worldview which portends, according to David, loneliness for Australia. This is one of the podcast's most important episodes of the past few years and I think worth the time for all those interested in international affairs. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Walter Colnaghi and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links David Rennie (bio): https://mediadirectory.economist.com/people/david-rennie/ The Economist, The Telegram (column): https://www.economist.com/topics/the-telegram The Economist, Drum Tower (podcast): https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/drum-tower Peter Varghese, “Trump's Gaza grab shows America is no better than China”, Australian Financial Review, 6 February 2025: https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/trump-s-gaza-grab-shows-america-is-no-better-than-china-20250206-p5la0x Chappell Roan (Spotify page): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GlBOeep6PqTfFi59PTUUN Bobby Timmons Trio (Spotify page): https://open.spotify.com/artist/47jpbb07933jSiHmir7yda
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett, who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
With inflation down and right within the Reserve Bank's target band, is there any reason why we shouldn't now expect a cut in interest rates? Plus, a deep dive into DeepSeek, the Chinese AI firm that shook the US stock market this week; and the economics of the Australian Open - turns out there's more than a Grand Slam title at stake. Guests:Myriam Robin - Senior writer with the Australian Financial Review.Isaac Gross - former Reserve Bank economist, now lecturer in economics at Monash University.Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at theeconomy.stupid@abc.net.au
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate
What is hotspotting, really? In this episode, we sit down with Terry Ryder, the founder of Hotspotting, to explore what the term means and what it should mean for property investors. Terry has spent over four decades researching and writing about Australian residential property, and he’s here to share why chasing short-term predictions is not the way to go. Terry walks us through his approach to identifying true hotspots—places with economic diversity, infrastructure investment, and long-term growth potential. He’s upfront about how the name “hotspotting” can sometimes create misconceptions, with people thinking it’s about quick, short-term wins. As Terry explains, that’s the opposite of his philosophy. For him, it’s all about looking ahead and finding what he calls “second wind markets”—those overlooked locations that are set to thrive over time. We also dive into the challenges of going against the herd mentality. Terry believes most investors make mistakes by following the crowd or reacting to media noise instead of having a solid, long-term strategy. He even shares personal stories about lessons learned from his own investments, including the times he wishes he hadn’t sold too soon. This conversation is packed with Terry’s trademark honesty, practical insights, and a refreshing take on property investing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your strategy, this episode is a must-listen. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - Who is Terry Ryder? 01:52 - Terry’s thoughts on the popularity of the term “hotspotting” among buyers’ agents 03:42 - How frequently Terry addresses the misbelief that ‘hotspotting’ is about quick returns 05:07 - Determining time frames and benchmarks for market outperformance 14:30 - What Terry would do if he had to rebuild his portfolio from scratch 16:52 - The role of sales activity in Terry's investment methodology 19:40 - Can fair value outweigh location quality in long-term property investments? 22:06 - Is location more important than property details in your analysis? 28:45 - Are we seeing a shift toward apartments in high-growth locations? 31:03 - Do Terry’s previous hotspots align with market performance? 34:43 - Reports that get the most clicks on Hotspotting 36:19 - What Terry thinks about the rise of data-driven buyers’ agencies 37:39 - What happens after buyers get Terry's top suburb recommendations 44:04 - Terry Ryder’s property dumbo About Our Guest: Terry Ryder is a seasoned researcher and writer with over four decades of expertise in Australian residential property. He began his career as Property Editor at The Courier Mail in 1982, later holding roles at the Australian Financial Review. For 20 years, he ran Ryder Property Consulting, offering research and writing services to industry professionals, and authored four books on real estate. In 2006, he launched hotspotting.com.au, a platform providing insights for property investors on future high-performing markets. Terry has been a columnist for The Australian, Property Observer, Money Magazine, and Canstar, and is widely recognized for his expert commentary on TV, radio, and at industry events. His content, including broadcasts and podcasts, is followed by tens of thousands across Australia. Connect with Terry Ryder: Website https://www.hotspotting.com.au/ LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/terryryder Resources: Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.flintgroup.au Work with Chris: chrisbates@flintgroup.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett, who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Australian Financial Review's Political Editor Phillip Coorey joins Bill Worrdfor the News Hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hailing from Canada, Ana Kresina is the parent of two small children and a financial educator who works in the financial technology sector. Her love of personal finance, parenthood and technology is apparent in both the content she creates, documenting her journey to financial independence. She is the co-host of two of Australia's leading podcasts, Get Rich Slow Club and ETFs for Beginners, and has been featured in the ABC, the Australian Financial Review, AusBiz, the Girls That Invest podcast and more. In her free time, she loves to adventure, spend time with family, and play board games. She's traveled to over 50+ countries and now calls Australia home. She can't live without cheese. She's also has just become a published author with the book “Kids Ain't Cheap”. Find her here: https://www.anakresina.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anakresina/ https://twitter.com/anakresina https://www.instagram.com/anakresina/ https://www.youtube.com/@getrichslowclub https://www.tiktok.com/@anakresina
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate
Why are so many residential investors making the leap into commercial real estate? That’s the big question we unpack in this episode with Vanessa Rader from Ray White Research. With over 25 years of experience across residential, commercial, and niche property markets, Vanessa offers an expert perspective on this growing trend and its implications for investors. One of the standout moments in our chat is how Vanessa highlights the key distinctions between residential and commercial investments. While residential decisions often hinge on emotion, commercial real estate is all about strategy and crunching the numbers. It’s no wonder smaller commercial investments are becoming a go-to option for residential investors seeking higher returns or a more hands-off experience. We also dig into the performance of various commercial sectors. Industrial spaces are leading the charge, fueled by booming demand from logistics and e-commerce. Retail, surprisingly, is holding steady in prime areas, while office spaces continue to grapple with shifting workplace trends. Of course, it’s not without its challenges. We talk about the risks, such as the critical importance of securing reliable tenants and navigating market fluctuations. While the potential returns are tempting, this episode is a reminder that success in commercial property requires knowledge, preparation, and a clear strategy. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - Who is Vanessa Rader? 01:52 - What is it about the commercial real estate sector that lights Vanessa up 03:25 - Overview of the different sectors and price points in commercial real estate 08:11 - Which areas of commercial real estate are particularly strong at the moment? 15:49 - Which areas of commercial real estate are underperforming 17:08 - How is the office space sector evolving, and what’s next? 23:58 - Is there a reimagining or repurposing of office spaces occurring? 28:15 - What was the catalyst for the shift in leasing preferences for office spaces? 30:44 - What trends are emerging in the owner-occupied commercial space? 34:06 - Are investors leaving residential for commercial, or exiting property altogether? 43:32 - Are there emerging sectors in the smaller market we’ve overlooked? 47:08 - Vanessa Rader’s property dumbo About Our Guest: Vanessa Rader, Head of Research at Ray White Group, is a leading Australian property expert with over 25 years of experience across commercial, residential, and niche markets. Known for her in-depth analysis and media commentary, she regularly appears in national and international outlets like Australian Financial Review and Sydney Morning Herald and speaks at industry events. Vanessa is actively involved with the Australian Property Institute and Property Council of Australia and has received multiple awards for her contributions. With expertise in economic and political impacts on real estate, she is a trusted voice in the property sector. Connect with Vanessa Rader: Ray White Research https://www.raywhite.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-rader/ Resources: Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.flintgroup.au Work with Chris: chrisbates@flintgroup.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Tim Webster, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman's Lounge – The inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out. Joe is a former Australian Financial Review columnist and he discusses his experience writing about Qantas, its CEO and the company's public branding crisis. He also shares insights on journalism, research and balancing objective reporting with creating a compelling narrative. 00:00 Introduction03:36 Nat Newman's writing tip08:50 WIN! Murdle Australia by G.T. Karber11:16 Word of the week: ‘penetralia'12:32 Writer in residence: Joe Aston21:10 Joe's switch from corporate life to journalism27:25 The evolution of journalism28:04 The pressure of producing quality content29:02 Balancing reporting and opinion31:18 The role of CEOs in public perception34:06 Joe's experience writing his book37:28 Research versus the writing process42:34 Future plans and new ventures49:02 Joe's advice for aspiring authors50:50 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Australian Financial Review வெளியிட்டுள்ள தரவரிசைப் பட்டியலின்படி ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் அதிக ஊதியம் பெறும் ceo- தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரியாக தொடர்ந்து நான்காவது ஆண்டாக முதலிடம் வகிக்கிறார் இலங்கைப் பின்னணிகொண்ட Shemara Wikramanayake. இது குறித்த செய்தியை எடுத்துவருகிறார் றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
This week on The Fin podcast, Australian Financial Review contributor and former diplomat Geoff Raby on Trump's world and what it means for Australia and why China and Russia are less close than you might think.This podcast is sponsored by UNSWFurther reading: Xi is thumping Putin in the Great GameFormer Australian ambassador to China Geoff Raby takes a deep dive into the “Chussia” partnership. His conclusions about a rising Sinostan would not please the Kremlin.Civil servants to flee as Trump ‘drains the swamp' (again)Everyone knew Trump's cabinet picks would be provocative and a purge of government workers was coming. But they have arrived with stunning speed.G20 goes soft on Russia as Putin threatens to use nuclear weaponsThe G20 has ended with a whimper with watered-down statements on Russia, climate change and the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.
We are joined once again, for our sins, by the Australian Financial Review's Rear Window columnist Mark Di Stefano. A freewheeling episode on everything from smartphones to AI girlfriends, where we all perform some ruthless self-critique and ultimately come out happier, more self assured and about 10 IQ points dumber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alan Joyce may be gone, but his ghost continues to haunt the halls of Qantas HQ at Mascot, with new chairman John Mullen saying at last week's AGM that the Flying Kangaroo “might well have not survived” COVID-19 without the colourful former CEO and ex-chairman Richard Goyder. His remarks came, however, as a new book from former columnist for The Australian Financial Review, Joe Aston, gave Joyce a good kicking, calling him “increasingly autocratic” and arguing that Qantas “sold [Australia] out”. At the same time, the notorious “Chairman's Lounge” is in the spotlight again amid fresh controversy over the Prime Minister's perceived cosy relationship with the airline. On this week's episode, Adam and Jake discuss what happened at the AGM and whether politicians should think twice about accepting the invitation to the Chairman's Lounge. Plus, Virgin Australia's deal with Qatar is threatening to kneecap codeshare partner Etihad – where will the UAE carrier go if its biggest Australian partnership is axed?
Australian Financial Review's Political Editor Phillip Coorey joins John Stanley for the News Hour. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm-12am Monday to Thursday and Friday's 7pm-11pm on 2GB/4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support We the Punters on PATREON In this episode, we grill South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas on his controversial plan to ban all political donations in the state. We dig deep to find out if this bold move will truly clean up the dirty money in politics or if it's just a sneaky scheme to entrench the power of major parties like his own. To help us get the BILLBOARD click here!Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role. (2024, July 19). The Australian Financial Review. Money and power in South Australian elections. (n.d.). The Australia Institute. Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections. (2022, August 25). YouTube. Perpitch, N. (2023, August 21). Mark McGowan passes audition for his new mining job. Crikey. SA donation laws - The Devil in the Details - Webinar. (2023, April 5). YouTube. Chan, G. (2023, October 14). The bipartisan deal designed to thwart independents. The Saturday Paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Andrew Tillett, who writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery for the Australian Financial Review.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.
Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano is an Equity Operations Leader and Mathpath (Math Nerd and Empath). Her work has been featured in Wired, the Wall Street Journal, the Australian Financial Review, USA Today, and more. She is also the founder and CEO of Mathpath, her self-titled equitable design consultancy. Subscribe to Open To Work's Podcast here: https://youtube.com/@Opentoworkpod?si=6VHI8BrPNr1l7Wma Follow us on TikTok for more tips: https://www.tiktok.com/@opentoworkpod?_t=8l0LWuKRnQE&_r=1
China's Premier Li Qiang successfully visited Australia last month. The loan of two more pandas captured headlines, but if one looks closely at how the visit unfolded it's clear Australia faces a very complex strategic landscape. The Albanese government clearly wants to maintain a stabilised relationship with China under the PM's manta “cooperative where we can, disagree where we must, and engage in the national interest”. But what are the benefits and costs of that strategy, and are the trade-offs worth it? Darren is joined once again by Dr Ben Herscovitch of the ANU for a conversation that lays out alternative framings for the choices the Australian government is, and is not, making in how it manages the China bilateral, and whether these choices are in the national interest. A little while ago the podcast crossed 500,000 lifetime downloads! Thanks to all of you for giving up your time to listen. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Corbin Duncan and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Noah Barkin LinkedIn post on German Economy Minister Habeck's visit to China: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7210557349697122304/ “A Sustainable Economic Partnership for Partnership for Australia and China”, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU, May 2024: https://eaber.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/A-Sustainable-Economic-Partnership-for-Australia-and-China.pdf Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, “Statement regarding recent incidents in the South China Sea”, 18 June 2024: https://www.dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/statement-regarding-recent-incidents-south-china-sea Darren Lim and John Ikenberry, “China and the logic of illiberal hegemony”, Security Studies: (ungated) https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4244377 || (gated) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09636412.2023.2178963 Jennifer Hewett, “The contradictions in Australia's China policy”, Australian Financial Review, 12 June 2024: https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/the-contradictions-in-australia-s-china-policy-20240612-p5jl66 Deutschland 83 (TV series): https://tv.apple.com/au/show/deutschland-83/umc.cmc.4tlfhbbwsfeijwbe74so97qv6 Derisky Business (podcast): https://www.cnas.org/publications/podcast/everyone-loves-tariffs “Epistemic humility” mug on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1751474343/epistemic-humility-ceramic-mug