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Given their improvement and the look of their 2027 roster, Dean Young's confirmation as Dragons head coach was a no-brainer. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to talk about how things are turning around in Wollongong. Joey Manu and Zac Lomax are a step closer to joining the PNG Chiefs, and Anthony Seibold might follow, as an assistant to head coach Willie Peters. South Sydney's injury woes deepen, with Cam Murray out for a month, and Latrell Mitchell no guarantee to return this season. Plus, Tigers at the judiciary, and remembering Scott Dureau. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine reaching a point where your pay cheque is no longer the only thing keeping your life running.  You could reduce your hours, change careers, retire earlier or simply have more freedom to decide what comes next. That is the promise of passive income. But the path to getting there is often very different from the effortless version sold online.  In this Financial Autonomy Essentials episode, we look at what passive income really involves, where it can come from and the decisions that can make or break your progress.  Because building income outside your job is not only about finding investments that pay dividends or buying a rental property. The way you think about growth, tax, risk and even spending your capital could completely change the strategy.  And there is another question worth asking: what is the point of creating financial freedom if getting there costs you the best years of your life?  In this episode:  The real work hiding behind supposedly passive income  Which income sources are more passive than others  Why chasing faster returns can push you into dangerous territory  The common passive income belief that could limit your wealth  Why you may not need to replace your entire salary to change your life  The tax considerations that could affect how you generate cash flow  How to build more financial choice without sacrificing everything today  If you want your investments to eventually give you more control over how, when and whether you work, this episode will help you think differently about the path ahead.  WANT PERSONALISED ADVICE ON YOUR PASSIVE INCOME STRATEGY? At Guidance Financial Services, we can help you build an investment strategy designed to create more income, reduce your reliance on work and give you more choice over how you spend your time. Book your appointment here.   WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  You can also find all our links here.  General advice disclaimer 

For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments.I'm not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I'm away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes.Trigger warning: this episode discusses miscarriage, child abuse and domestic abuse.This episode's guest is Tim Elliott, a senior writer at Good Weekend, the Saturday magazine for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, where he has won two Kennedy Awards and been nominated for a Walkley. His work has also appeared in London's The Financial Times, The Sunday Times, and The Australian. He has won multiple awards, including Best Feature at the Australian Magazine Awards and has many other accolades.But he is also the host of Inside The Tribe a podcast detailing the inner workings of international religious sect The 12 Tribes.Having worked closely with people who have been trapped inside the 12 tribes for this podcast, Tim has a fascinating insight what actually happens in these highly controlling groups.In this episode Tim shares:- How he first heard about The 12 Tribes and why he didn't believe what he heard- The way every day people are lured in- The horrifying practices that take place inside these kinds of groups- How people are prevented from leavingKey Quotes “I cannot get any meaningful response form the police and people who have escaped the cult are just baffled.”“Most of us at some point in our lives will be vulnerable to that kind of entreaty.”“They isolate you from your loved ones. Completely…That allows the cult to have full control of the information you're receiving.”Find out more about Tim and Inside The TribeIf you want to hear more about this in detail you can listen to the podcast Inside The Tribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-tribe/id1533629268You can also follow Tim on his socialsTwitter: @TimElliottSMHInsta: @timelliottsmhFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.elliott.927/You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 17, 2026 is: obdurate • AHB-duh-rut • adjective Obdurate is a formal word that means "resistant to persuasion." It is usually used to describe someone who is not willing to change their methods or opinions, or something that is not easily altered. // Though obdurate problems loom, the organization under its new leadership is poised to make real and effective changes. See the entry > Examples: "... even great careers must end sometime, and as often as not against obdurate wills." — Greg Baum, The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 Dec. 2025 Did you know? When trying to persuade someone who has an obdurate disposition, you may end up feeling rather dour about your ability to change their mind. To endure such encounters in the future, you may find that you need to be more durable and not let the person's mulishness get you down. Maybe you will find such situations less stressful if you can face them knowing that the words obdurate, dour, endure, and durable are etymological kissing cousins. All trace back to the Latin adjective durus, which means "hard."

A 17-year-old disappeared in Thailand after meeting an Australian man. Less than a day later her body was found inside a suitcase abandoned near railway tracks. In this episode Tim and Xanthe examine the evidence authorities allege they have against Australian man Simon Peter Carman, and how they say they tracked him through an extensive network of CCTV. Carman denies intentionally killing the teenager - Thanchanok Donhomla - claiming he acted in self-defence, and could face the death penalty if convicted under Thai law. You can read the Sydney Morning Herald article about Thanchanok Donhomla and her family, mentioned in this episode HERE Watch the full video episode on Youtube at Crime Central Australia HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

368. The Boogeyman of Melbourne: Mr Cruel On August 22nd, 1987, a man wearing a balaclava broke into a home in Lower Plenty, Australia. After tying up the parents and their young son, he brutally assaulted their eleven-year-old daughter. Then, he did something truly chilling: he made himself a snack, sat down, and ate it, leaving the family tied up and traumatized in the other rooms. This monster, who would eventually be dubbed “Mr. Cruel” by the media, was just getting started. He went on to terrorize the suburbs of Melbourne, executing highly planned child abductions that sparked one of the largest police investigations in Australian history. Then, just as suddenly as he arrived, he vanished. This case is still open. If you have any information on these abductions, please contact the Melbourne Police. Or Crimestoppers  Phone Number (Within Australia): 1800 333 000 Website (For international listeners or online tips): crimestoppersvic.com.au Join Jen & Cam as they dive into the details behind 'The Boogeyman of Melbourne: Mr Cruel.'  *We are BEYOND excited to finally announce our next big adventure! Our True Crime Podcast will be turning 10 years old in 2028.  To celebrate this huge milestone,  we are heading to Europe for a once-in-a-lifetime 11-day trip to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg! We would love for you to come along. It's officially a "Cheers to 10 Years Tour!" from July 8–19, 2028! SAVE $150 per person if you book by July 20th! You can visit our webpage travel webpage here to see the itinerary: https://0tcp711.s.gy/VOfMrW If you're nervous or want more info, RSVP for a 6pm July 16th Zoom call https://0tcp711.s.gy/Ue4NG8 Our team: Listener Discretion by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Research & Writing by Lauretta Allen Executive Producers Nico & Jesse of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Inky Pawprint⁠⁠ Sources: https://youtu.be/ArIl4189jDw?si=RpwZGMKgwfzv_cmg https://youtu.be/Jaq001Evc_c?si=CxsMwY8U6CL-_1pb Apr 14, 1992, page 5 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Mr Cruel - Wikipedia Chilling new evidence in harrowing ‘Mr Cruel' investigation | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site for latest headlines Major breakthrough in Melbourne's notorious ‘Mr Cruel' case - Starts at 60 A new profile of Mr Cruel, who may have been a burglar before he was a killer Mr. Cruel: The Australian Serial Kidnapper Still at Large Aug 29, 1987, page 5 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Dec 29, 1988, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Dec 28, 1988, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Dec 31, 1988, page 2 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Dec 30, 1988, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Dec 29, 1988, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Dec 28, 1988, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Jul 06, 1990, page 4 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jul 05, 1990, page 3 - The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com™ Jul 07, 1990, page 5 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Apr 16, 1991, page 3 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Jul 07, 1990, page 4 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Apr 15, 1991, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Jul 05, 1990, page 7 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Jul 21, 1990, page 17 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Jul 07, 1990, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Apr 21, 1991, page 5 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Apr 17, 1991, page 9 - The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com™ Apr 30, 1991, page 3 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Apr 29, 1991, page 3 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ May 27, 1991, page 8 - The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com™ Apr 15, 1991, page 1 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ Apr 20, 1991, page 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com™ Apr 24, 1991, page 10 - The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com™ Apr 11, 1992, page 20 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ May 29, 1992, page 18 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ May 11, 1992, page 5 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ May 17, 1992, page 3 - The Age at Newspapers.com™   Jan 29, 1995, page 2 - The Age at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s late June 2026, and police in Pattaya, Thailand, are retracing the movements of Australian man Simon Carman through hours of CCTV footage. At first, his day appears unremarkable. He eats breakfast, runs errands and returns to his accommodation before, just after 9pm, quietly leaving through a rear exit with a large suitcase. Security cameras capture Carman riding a rented scooter into the night, the suitcase still in tow, until the footage abruptly ends. When he later reappears on camera, the suitcase is gone. Hours later, police find the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla inside the abandoned suitcase. Carman is arrested at the airport and charged with her murder. LINKS If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Contact Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578, 7 days, 24 hours. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Guests: SMH South-East Asia correspondent, Zach Hope Host: Gemma Bath Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Video Editor: Julian Rosario Audio Designer: Tegan Salder Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think the secret to getting rich is finding the next Nvidia, picking the perfect fund manager, or making clever moves before everyone else?  Well, this episode is here to change that.  Today we're looking at the investment strategy that was once labelled as boring, uninspiring and almost impossible to sell, but went on to reshape the way millions of people invest.  Index investing started with a simple idea: stop trying to beat the market, and own it instead.  It sounds almost too basic to work. But when you take a closer look, simple can become seriously powerful.  In this episode, we unpack why "average" market returns may be better than they sound, why more activity does not always mean better results, and why the hardest part of investing is often leaving a good plan alone.  In this episode:  Why trying to beat the market is harder than it looks  The hidden cost of constantly tinkering with your investments  Why "boring" can be a serious advantage  The behaviour trap that catches even confident investors  How a simpler strategy can help keep more of your money working for longer  What to think about before making your next investment move  This one is for anyone who has ever looked at their portfolio and thought, should I be doing more? Because by the end, you may realise the better question is: am I doing too much?   FURTHER LISTENING: Find our playlist full of episodes about investing in the share market here.  WANT HELP WITH YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY?: At Guidance Financial Services, we use an index-at-the-core strategy. Book your appointment here.   WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  You can also find all our links here.  General advice disclaimer 

Fresh off a press conference, Tigers coach Benji Marshall insists there is NO falling out between him and Jarome Luai, despite the star half being released early from his contract. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko was at Concord, and joins Adam Hawse to unpack the divorce between Luai and the Tigers. The tensions between the Eels and the Storm are surfacing again, with Parramatta in the market for out of favour Melbourne centre Jack Howarth. The Eels made a play for him at the end of last year as part of the Lomax deal, only for the Storm to say no. Plus, Dean Young deserves the Dragons job, as the Red V inch closer to making a coaching call for 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Jarome Luai had a falling out with Benji Marshall? The Tigers could have communicated his departure much better. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to talk about how it fell flat at the Wests. After the Sharks impressive performance against the Dolphins, the question again gets asked, does Nicho Hynes get enough respect? His coach certainly doesn't think so. Also, Fozball has faltered in the past month, last year's top four may miss the top eight, and celebrations for Jai Arrow and Daniel Tupou. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When interest rates are high, putting extra money into your offset account can feel like the obvious decision. It reduces the interest on your home loan, keeps your money accessible, and gives you a return that is hard to ignore.  But if you are trying to build wealth over the long term, is the offset always the best place for your money?  In the first episode of our Essentials Series, we revisit one of the most common questions homeowners ask: should extra savings stay in the offset, or could that money be working harder elsewhere?  In this episode, we look at how to weigh up the trade-off between reducing mortgage interest today and investing for growth over time. We also explain why tax, inflation and timeframe can all change the way this decision looks.  In this episode:  Why offset accounts have become more attractive as rates have risen  The simple mistake people make when comparing offset accounts with shares  How to think about short-term money versus long-term wealth  The tax detail that can completely change how this decision looks   Why inflation still matters, even when your money is sitting safely in offset  What to weigh up to make the right decision for you  If you have extra money available and are unsure whether to leave it in offset or invest it, this episode will help you think through the decision with more clarity and confidence.  Please note: This episode was originally recorded in 2023, so any interest rates or market return figures mentioned reflect the environment at the time of recording. WANT PERSONALISED ADVICE ON WHAT OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?: At Guidance Financial Services, we use sophisticated modelling software to test different options for your personal situation and provide advice on investment strategy, based on your goals and circumstances. Book your appointment here.   WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  You can also find all our links here.  General advice disclaimer 

Wongaibon woman, Gayle Kennedy tells the story of her childhood, punctuated by years of treatment for polio. A bright child, she blitzed school and was drawn to comic book writing, which led to an award-winning career as an author.Gayle was two when she contracted polio. The family was living in a camp outside Condobolin when little Gayle collapsed at her aunt's house.Gayle's mother was in hospital at the time, where she had given birth to Gayle's younger brother. She ran from the hospital to her sickly toddler, and brought Gayle in for treatment.Gayle was sent to Sydney and spent six months in an iron lung, a mechanical respirator that covered her whole body, leaving her head exposed.For years she would return to Sydney for follow up therapy. Gayle was a bright student who overcame racism at school and after she graduated she worked with the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, then set up the Ivanhoe Land Council.During this time, Gayle was introduced to Streetwize Comics, which inspired to give writing a go and got a job as a comic book writer.Years later, Gayle became unwell again, and she was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome.She was miserable and suffering, and when she joined the NDIS her life changed for the better.She started writing stories that were published in the Sydney Morning Herald and went on to win the David Unaipon Award for her book Me, Antman and Fleabag.Further informationThis episode was produced by Rebecca McLaren. The Executive Producer of Conversations is Nicola Harrison.This episode contains reference to father's love, mother's love, polio, post-polio syndrome, Abbotsford station, Ivanhoe, Wangaaypuwan, Royal Flying Doctor Service, rehabilitation, children's hospital, kind nurses, long drop toilet, racism, Catholic school, Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, cousins, nepotism, Balmain, NDIS, scooter, how to drink in the park, Redfern, blackfellas, saying yes, giving things a go.To binge even more great episodes of the 'Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Should the NSWRL pick up the phone to Ivan Cleary about coaching the Blues in 2027? Despite the preference for standalone Origin coaches, there is nothing precluding a club coach from coaching in the interstate series. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to look at State of Origin 3 and what might happen in 2027. Billy Slater has confirmed he'll go around again in 2027 for the Maroons. Plus, the Perth Bears are keen on Moses Leota, but only if they can get him straight away. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone says that when you receive an inheritance, the smartest thing to do is pay off the mortgage. And sure, for some people, that might be exactly the right move.  But what if it isn't the whole answer?  Receiving an inheritance can be one of the most emotional financial moments of your life. There's grief, gratitude, guilt, pressure, and suddenly a long list of decisions you may not feel ready to make. Should you pay down debt? Invest? help your kids? keep some aside? take the trip your loved one always wanted you to take?  In this episode of the Wealth Builder Podcast, Nick Donato is joined by Paul Benson to unpack what to think about before making any big moves with inherited money. They talk through why pausing can be powerful, what tax and timing issues can catch people out, and how to make decisions that honour the legacy you've been left while still supporting the life you want to build.  In this episode:  How to avoid rushing into a decision while emotions are high  Why paying off the mortgage may feel obvious, but still needs to be tested  What to understand before mentally spending an inheritance  The tax and timing issues that can change what you actually receive  How to weigh up debt, investing, kids, travel, renovations and future goals  Why your own estate planning may need a review after receiving an inheritance  How to use inherited money thoughtfully, without guilt or regret  If you've received an inheritance, expect to receive one, or simply want to understand how to make better decisions around a major financial windfall, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and make a plan before the money starts making decisions for you.  WANT PERSONALISED ADVICE FOR YOUR INHERITANCE?: Book an appointment with Guidance Financial Services here.   READY TO SORT YOUR FINANCES AND BUILD WEALTH WITH A CLEAR PLAN?: Wealth Builder is our specialised 12-month financial advice program for people in their 30s and 40s. You can learn more about it here.   FOLLOW NICK ON LINKEDIN HERE.  WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  You can also find all our links here. 

Allegations of cheating and sporting corruption have followed the revelation that Donald Trump intervened in the FIFA World Cup to overturn the suspension of an American player. But the ramifications of this unprecedented event might far outlast the tournament. Today, Sydney Morning Herald deputy editor Nick Ralston and North America correspondent Michael Koziol on the politics of Trump's intervention before the United States' knockout loss to Belgium.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the game's worst kept secret, the NRL announced a whopping 5.3 billion dollar broadcast deal with Nine, Foxtel group and Sky NZ. it is the largest ever commercial deal secured by an Australian sport. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to unpack it all. Plus, Gus Gould labels Harry Grant a 'cheat' ahead of Origin 3, bringing back the Caxton street bus trip and Jai Arrow's wedding vows. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegations of cheating and sporting corruption have followed the revelation that Donald Trump intervened in the FIFA World Cup to overturn the suspension of an American player. But the ramifications of this unprecedented event might far outlast the tournament. Today, Sydney Morning Herald deputy editor Nick Ralston and North America correspondent Michael Koziol on the politics of Trump's intervention before the United States' knockout loss to Belgium.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing Gen Z hospitality staff means offering skills and purpose instead of a career ladder, says business futurist Kim Seeling Smith on The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast. With 72% of Gen Z running a side hustle, old-school carrot and stick management only produces short-term compliance. Michelle Pascoe, a Certified Speaking Professional with over 30 years in hospitality, says leaders who replace it with purpose, community, and AI-ready skills keep people longer. So if the career ladder isn't the hook anymore, what actually keeps a Gen Z hospitality worker showing up on a Friday night? In this episode, Michelle sits down with business futurist Kim Seeling Smith to unpack the three disruptions reshaping hospitality right now: the AI revolution, the polycrisis, and the rise of the empowered workforce. Kim has advised organisations globally on the future of work, appeared on the Today Show more than 30 times, and reverse-engineered over 5,000 exit interviews into her Nine Currencies of Choice framework. Her point for hospitality leaders is blunt. Old-school management, built on the promise of climbing a ladder, does not land with a generation that has already priced that ladder out of reach. Carrot and stick works, in the sense that it gets fast compliance. It just doesn't build loyalty. Kim explains why that approach only ever produces short-term behavioural change, and what replaces it: consequences framed around real people, not policy. The conversation also covers what AI is already doing inside hospitality operations, from automating rostering to changing how job interviews are run and scored, plus Kim's practical first steps for any club CEO or hotel GM who wants to start using AI properly without an enterprise IT budget. Key Takeaways Why 72% of Gen Z having a side hustle changes what loyalty and career development actually look like in hospitality Why carrot and stick management gets short-term compliance but loses good people over the long term How AI is already automating the dull, dirty, and dangerous work inside hospitality operations, and what that frees middle managers up to do instead Why AI screening tools and real-time interview-cheating apps are already changing how hospitality venues need to hire Kim Seeling Smith's practical first steps for any hospitality leader ready to start using AI properly Next Steps Listen to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.michellepascoe.com/The-Michelle-Pascoe-Hospitality-Podcast Join Michelle's newsletter for leadership, culture, and service excellence: https://www.michellepascoe.com/blog Book customer service workshops and middle management programs tailored to clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms About Michelle Michelle Pascoe helps hospitality leaders build multigenerational teams, lift service standards, and embed values-led culture. A Certified Speaking Professional with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Michelle delivers bespoke keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs for clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues across Australia and internationally.  Book customer service workshops and middle management programs: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms About Kim Kim Seeling Smith is a business futurist who helps organisations navigate the AI revolution, the polycrisis, and the rise of the empowered workforce. She has held a seat at the table with Sir Richard Branson for her work on the future of work, was named a top 101 global influencer on employee engagement, and spent 15 years as a recruitment consultant reverse-engineering 5,000 exit interviews into her Nine Currencies of Choice framework. Kim appears regularly on the Today Show, in Forbes, Fast Company, Smart Company, CEO Magazine, CNBC, the Australian Financial Review, and the Sydney Morning Herald.  Find her at https://www.kimseelingsmith.com or get Kim's white paper, The C-Suite's AI Playbook: From Pilot to Performance, at https://kimseelingsmith.com/the-c-suites-ai-playbook-b/

The Media Minister believes it's important to watch the moves made by Australia in its new deal with Microsoft. An agreement's been made between Microsoft and the media company Nine. It'll see the tech giant pay to reference journalists' work from its masthead content, including the Sydney Morning Herald and the Financial Review. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the first point of call for Kiwi businesses is to talk to each other. He says we can learn from Australia's approaches, see what works, and shamelessly borrow what works well. Goldsmith says New Zealand media companies should be hustling similar deals, and if that doesn't work, the Government could get involved down the track. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drama in Blues camp with Ethan Strange injuring his ankle. Elsewhere, NSW are shoring their right edge defence with the old Panthers combination of Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Stephen Crichton. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Mike Pearsall with the latest ahead of Origin 3. With the new broadcast deal set to top five billion dollars, what does that mean for player wages? Plus, the Roosters secure another rugby 7s star, and the world's biggest birthday for Jai Arrow. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-managed super funds have been out of favour for a while. With low-cost industry funds, better online platforms and more compliance to deal with, plenty of Australians decided SMSFs were not worth the effort.  So why is everyone talking about them again?  In this episode, Paul looks at why recent tax changes could make superannuation even more important in Australia's wealth-building landscape, and why that has some people taking a fresh look at self-managed super. Not because SMSFs are suddenly right for everyone, but because when the rules around other wealth-building structures change, the way you hold and manage your retirement savings starts to matter more.  In this episode:  Why SMSFs are back on the radar  What the tax changes could mean for wealth builders  Why super may matter more than ever  When control over your super starts to become more appealing  The hidden trade-off that comes with running your own fund  Why an SMSF is not the right move for everyone  What to think about before deciding your current setup is no longer enough  If you've dismissed self-managed super in the past, this episode gives you a reaason to revisit the question.  FURTHER LISTENING: Find our playlist full of episodes about SMSFs and Superannuation here.  WANT TO KNOW IF AN SMSF IS RIGHT FOR YOU?: At Guidance Financial Services, we can provide personalised advice on self-managed super, superannuation and investment strategy, based on your goals and circumstances. Book your appointment here.   WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  You can also find all our links here.  General advice disclaimer 

Laurie Daley's selections have been confusing to say the least. First his decision to drop and recall Haumole Olakau'atu, then his explanation on Brian To'o's dropping NOT being about height. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Mike Pearsall to decode Laurie's words. Penrith are doing the honourable thing by allowing Moses Leota to test the market, and Josiah Karapani continues to be a headache for Michael Maguire and Brisbane. Will he be sacked? For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank for International Settlements says the scale of spending on Artificial Intelligence infrastructure now resembles previous economic manias like the dot com bust in the 90s.Shane Wright, Senior Economics Correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age joins Scott Haywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As great as Latrell Mitchell is, are the Rabbitohs getting value for money given his injury history? The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to discuss whether Souths need to make a call on Latrell's future. The Broncos are loving their veterans, with Ben Hunt re-committing for another year and Dane Gagai linked to a return to where it all began. Plus, Asu Kepaoa's alleged homophobic slur, just weeks after Kane Evans's emotional revelations, shows the game still needs to work on their education processes, as rare as these instances are. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you get your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent wants to give their child the best possible start, but between school fees, uniforms, laptops, camps, sport, music, tutoring and uni, the cost of "giving them options" can add up fast and cause financial stress.   In this episode of Wealth Builder, Nick is joined by Marie Lazar from Futurity Investment Group to unpack how families can plan for education costs before they become a major cash flow stress. Because choosing the school is only part of the decision, the bigger question is how you are going to fund it in a way that still works for the rest of your financial life.  They talk through the real cost of education in Australia, why the extras are often what catch families off guard, and how different funding options compare, from savings accounts and offset accounts to share portfolios, family gifts and education bonds. You'll also hear how education bonds work, who they may suit, and why they can be worth considering as part of a broader wealth-building plan.  In this episode:  How much education could really cost from primary school through to year 12  The hidden extras many families forget to plan for  Why planning early can give parents and grandparents more options later  How education bonds work and what makes them different  The key trade-offs between savings, offsets, investments and education bonds  What to think about before choosing the right strategy for your family  This episode is for parents and grandparents who want to help fund a child's future without the last-minute scramble to make it work financially  READY TO SORT YOUR FINANCES AND BUILD WEALTH WITH A CLEAR PLAN? Wealth Builder is our specialised 12-month financial advice program for people in their 30s and 40s. You can learn more about it here.   WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  You can also find all our links here. 

Australian author and intellectual Anna Funder specialises in telling the stories of people forgotten or ignored by official histories. She began her writing career with Stasiland, detailing the state surveillance of the people of the former East Germany, which was followed by her prize-winning novel, All That I Am, telling the previously untold story of early resisters to the Nazis. In her most recent work, Wifedom, Funder shifted her lens to the unexamined life of author George Orwell’s wife, Eileen O’Shaughnessy, whose contribution had – until then – been obscured. The recently-appointed professor in creative writing at the University of Sydney is about to embark on a national speaking tour – live conversations exploring history, power, and the stories that shape public life. In this episode, she joins The Sydney Morning Herald senior writer and columnist Jacqueline Maley for a chat about everything from the dangers of AI to the livelihood of creatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video Game profits collapse, PC sales boom & The Next Gen battle begins in Japan These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM! This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November 1994.  As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost.  Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/book Get us on your mobile device: Android:  https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS:      https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on Mastodon @videogamenewsroomtimemachine@oldbytes.space Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Or Discord https://discord.gg/mYdkBJe8 Links: If you don't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM/posts/november-1994-161464050      7 Minutes in Heaven: Jazz Jackrabbit Video Version: https://youtu.be/IIom2LSch6w     https://www.mobygames.com/game/902/jazz-jackrabbit/ Corrections: Ethan's fine site The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ November 1984 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM/posts/november-1984-157521521     Great Exhibition Digital Recreation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wNEgZDetNk     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_VS._System     Moondust 7 Minutes - https://youtu.be/jT3QzYpUEck?si=MbYsjB7cDptFfIBY      November 1994: Video Game Industry profits plummet          Sega Reports 47 Percent Drop in Earnings in Fiscal First Half, Associated Press Worldstream, November 11, 1994; Friday 07:03 Eastern Time, Section: Financial pages       SEGA PROFITS PLUNGE 43PC AS VIDEO GAME RIVALRY HOTS UP, The Guardian (London), November 12, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN HOME PAGE; Pg. 1, Byline: Nicholas Bannister In London And Kevin Rafferty In Tokyo     EDITORS:Associated Press Worldstream, November 21, 1994; Monday 07:13 Eastern Time, Section: Financial pages     KOEI LOWERS PROFIT ESTIMATES, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 4, 1994, FRIDAY     NAMCO SUFFERS LOWER PROFITS IN 1ST HALF, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 4, 1994, FRIDAY     KONAMI TO LOG 3.1-B.-YEN LOSS FOR FY '94, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 9, 1994, WEDNESDAY          KONAMI SLIPS INTO RED IN 1ST HALF, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 25, 1994, FRIDAY     CAPCOM SUFFERS SHARP DROPS IN PROFIT, SALES, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 24, 1994, THURSDAY     Play Meter November 1994, pg. 22     TAKARA RETURNS TO BLACK IN 1ST HALF, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 18, 1994, FRIDAY     T-HQ announces third-quarter results, s'ipment of the XBAND Video Game, Modem aNd new equity financing, Business Wire, November 14, 1994, Monday     SOFTWARE ETC. STORES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS, PR Newswire, November 10, 1994, Thursday - 13:59 Eastern time, Section: Financial News Software Etc. and Babbage's to merge         SOFTWARE ETC. STORES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS, PR Newswire, November 10, 1994, Thursday - 13:59 Eastern time, Section: Financial News Big money bets against Atari     CBS rich with takeover rumors, USA TODAY, November 7, 1994, Monday, FINAL EDITION, Section: MONEY; Dan Dorfman; Pg. 4B, Byline: Dan Dorfman     https://mdsass.com/our-team/     ATARI RESPONDS TO DAN DORFMAN ARTICLE IN USA TODAY, PR Newswire, November 8, 1994, Tuesday - 09:10 Eastern Time     Atari stock plummets,The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 8, 1994, Tuesday,DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 14; APPOINTMENT NOTICE, Byline: Bloomberg     ATARI CORP. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS 1994 RESULTS, PR Newswire, November 14, 1994, Monday - 05:59 Eastern Time, Section: Financial News     COMPANY NEWS; ATARI STOCK RISES AS DEAL WITH SEGA IS COMPLETED, The New York Times, November 17, 1994, Thursday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk , Section: Section D; ; Section D;  Page 4;  Column 1;  Financial Desk ; Column 1;  Siliwood deals abound!     Activision, Henson in Multimedia Muppets Deal, Ad Day, November 7, 1994, Section: NEWS ROUNDUP; Pg. 12         Move over, nerds - Hollywood's here, The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 15, 1994 Tuesday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Frontier Media; Pg. 43     https://archive.org/details/electronic-games-1994-11z Baby Bells form Multimedia Colossus         3 BABY BELLS FORM MULTIMEDIA COLOSSUS 1994, Reuters News Service, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri), November 1, 1994, TUESDAY, FIVE STAR Edition, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. 6C    TELEPHONE FIRMS AIM AT CABLE BELL ATLANTIC AND TWO OTHER, BABY BELLS PLAN A MULTIMEDIA VENTURE. , USERS COULD ORDER, VIDEOS.The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 1994 Tuesday FINAL EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. C01         Info highway dream team / Ovitz wants Hollywood on high-tech map, USA TODAY, November 1, 1994, Tuesday, FINAL EDITION, Section: MONEY; Pg. 1B; Cover Stor      William Morris goes Interactive     William Morris Courts Agencies, ADWEEK, November 14, 1994, Western Edition, Byline: By Cathy Taylor Siemens gets into settop boxes    2 Companies Join Siemens In Video Plan, The New York Times, November 8, 1994, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 5; Column 1; Financial Desk ; Column 1;Byline: By Bloomberg Business News     Intel, Backed On ITV, Sails For CablePort, Electronic Buyers News, November 28, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 3; ISSN: 0164-6362, Byline: Jonathan Cassell TCI buys into Acclaim     TCI AND ACCLAIM FORM PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERACTIVE, ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE, M2 PRESSWIRE, November 4, 1994 TeleWest goes public         Time is right to float, says TeleWest, The Herald (Glasgow), November 8, 1994, Section: Pg. 25, Byline: Nicola Reeves BCE Holdings to buy Rage and Software Creations     NEW GAME PLAN AT £25M BCE, Daily Mail (London), November 2, 1994, Section: Pg. 65           BCE HOLDINGS TO BUY SOFTWARE CREATIONS (HOLDINGS): 2, Extel Examiner, November 1, 1994, Tuesday - 03:04 Eastern Time, Section: Company News; Takeovers and Acquisitions           COMPUTER GAMES MERGER GOES TO EUROPEAN LEVEL, The Guardian (London), November 5, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN CITY PAGE; Pg. 38, Byline: Jim Levi     Consoled by a £10m fortune, Mail on Sunday (London), November 6, 1994, Section: Pg. 5, Byline: Jason Nisse     Computer games 'set for surge in sales', The Times, November 9, 1994, Wednesday, Section: Business, Byline: By Neil Bennett Warner buys Renegade     Amiga Games, November 1994, pg. 34         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renegade_Software Mindscape to buy Atreid Concept     L'editeur Mindscape rachete Atreid Concept, Echos, November 19, 1994             https://www.mobygames.com/company/661/kalisto-entertainment-sa/      Video game ratings system still a thorn in coinop's side     Play Meter, November 1994, pg. 20     https://arcade.fandom.com/wiki/Parental_Advisory_System Sega goes big with VR-1     Japanese take virtual reality for a ride; Sega has combined fairground rides, with hi-tech wizardry, writes Arnold Redhead, The Independent (London), November 21, 1994, Monday, Section: NETWORK PAGE; Page 25, Byline: ARNOLD REDHEAD          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VR-1        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_rf9FiwBUk Japanese Next Gen Holiday Lineup Set     Video-game makers out to zap 32-bit rivals, Nikkei Weekly, November 7, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 9; Vol. 32;     Multimedia video game wars begin, The Daily Yomiuri, November 8, 1994, Tuesday, Byline: Terumitsu Otsu; Daily Yomiuri Staff Writer     Nintendo's super 'game boy' from Dundee, The Scotsman, November 16, 1994, Wednesday, Section: Pg. 32          NINTENDO, U.S. FIRM TO DEVELOP 3-D SOFTWARE, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 22, 1994, TUESDAY            https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Paradigm_Entertainment Saturn release date set     INDUSTRY TREND: CONSUMER ELECTRONICS FIRMS JOIN VIDEO GAME, ORGY, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 18, 1994, FRIDAY          New Video Machines Battle For Supremacy, The Associated Press, November 30, 1994, Wednesday, AM cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By BRAVEN SMILLIE, Matsushita announces next gen system for 1995     Matsushita likely to market 64-bit game machines in '95, Japan Economic Newswire, NOVEMBER 15, 1994, TUESDAY      Matsushita and IBM team up     Matsushita, IBM in multimedia project, United Press International, November 20, 1994, Sunday, BC cycle        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic_M2#Technical_specifications 3DO announces massive loss     Video Game Maker 3DO Reports $ 12.8 Million Second-Quarter Loss, The Associated Press, November 4, 1994, Friday, BC cycle          (THDO) 3DO announces second quarter financial results, Business Wire, November 4, 1994, Friday Goldstar launches 3DO in USA         Goldstar Co, Wall Street Journal (3 Star, Eastern (Princeton, NJ) Edition), November 8, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. B4; Vol. 224; No. 91; ISSN: 0099-9660 Creative to launch 3DO Blaster    Unveiling the latest in computer magic / Film and fun: Morphing and more, USA TODAY, November 17, 1994, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, Section: LIFE; Pg. 4D     3DO Blaster Video - Retro Collective - https://youtu.be/qaHAuGmN3Tk?si=OHf5v3Z9vfJ3RZfl Nintendo launches massive DKC blitz     https://youtu.be/SbHL8-XkXMA?si=d3GNpw2n57mTQBuL       https://youtu.be/OGqUF02zVt4?si=XFO_2LUnM157ayC5        Burnett Seeks to Make Donkey Kong King, AdWeek Midwest; AdWeek, November 21, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 2; Vol. XXXV; No. 47;           Yen and old product cause slide in Nintendo profits, The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 22, 1994, Tuesday,, DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 15; APPOINTMENT NOTICE           Video Games Showdown: Will Sega Zap Nintendo?, Christian Science Monitor 8Boston, MA), November 28, 1994, Monday, Section: ECONOMY; Pg. 4, Byline: Mark Trumbull, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor     Nation Goes Ape For Donkey Kong Country; Runaway Sales for Hit Video, Game Exceed Box Office Gross for Current Number One Movie, Business Wire, November 30, 1994, Wednesda Atari to spend big in Europe     Atari Tackles Games Giants In Pounds 5m Spend, Marketing, November 10, 1994 Jaguar launches in Japan     Atari's Jaguar Enters Japanese Retail Markets 11/22/94, Newsbytes News Network, November 22, 1994     https://forums.atariage.com/topic/330871-the-japanese-atari-jaguar/ Sony announces Liverpool dev centre     SONY CREATES 250 NEW JOBS FOR MERSEYSIDE, Press Association, November 7, 1994, Monday          SONY ELECTRONIC INVESTMENT IN, The Guardian (London), November 8, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN CITY PAGE; Pg. 14, Byline: Martyn Halsall, Northern          SONY TO SET UP U.K. GAME SOFTWARE CENTER, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 8, 1994, TUESDAY        JAPANESE GIANT TO MAKE GAMES AND 250 JOBS ON MERSEYSIDE, M2 PRESSWIRE, November 28, 1994 Nintendo signs Russian Distribution deal     Russia: Nintendo has selected Steepler as an exclusive distributor of Nintendo video games., Kommersant, November 1, 1994          https://bootleggames.fandom.com/wiki/Steepler_Ltd.#1994:_Dendy:_The_New_Reality,_partnership_with_Nintendo          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendy           Mortal Kombat 2 launch is massive     Mortal moral: Gore sells, money yells,  Computer Retail Week, November 14, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 116; Vol. 4;     Ad budget Rises    Ad/Media Bulletin: Computer games ad push targets grown-ups, Marketing, November 17, 1994 Movie tie-ins getting tighter         (SNAPSHOT), The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 12, 1994 Saturday, Late Edition, Section: SATURDAY EXTRA; SNAPSHOT; Pg. 15     Another Big U.S. Deal Turns Sour for Japanese Firm, Associated Press Worldstream, November 18, 1994; Friday 06:09 Eastern Time, Section: International news, Byline: PETER LANDERS           Hard lessons from Sony's software underbelly, The Independent (London), November 18, 1994, Friday, Section: BUSINESS & CITY PAGE; Page 34, Byline: HAMISH McRAE     Leisure Concepts reports third quarter, nine-month results, Business Wire, November 14, 1994, Monday             https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenEye        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenEye_007  Nintendo premiers VirtualBoy     Nintendo Unveils Virtual Reality Game, The Associated Press , November 14, 1994, Monday, AM cycle, Section: Business News          https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-ganofsky-15873/     Nintendo announces investment in Reflection Technology Inc.; home video game leader also acquires exclusive worldwide license for proprietary LED, display technology, Business Wire, November 14, 1994, Monday     VIRTUALITY PLAYS DOWN IMPACT OF RIVAL NINTENDO PRODUCT, Extel Examiner,November 16, 1994, Wednesday - 07:16 Eastern Time, Section: Company News; Other     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Boy      PC sales boom     Spurred by many factors, home PC sales are soaring, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), November 10, 1994, Metro Edition, Section: Special; Pg. 2S, Byline: Steve Alexander; Staff Writer Bandai and Apple team up for children's PC     BANDAI, APPLE TO JOINTLY DEVELOP PC FOR CHILDREN, Jiji Press Ticker Service, NOVEMBER 10, 1994, THURSDAY       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin     Apple sets sights on video games, The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 11, 1994, Friday,, DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 5; COLUMN Apple to sell MacOS at retail     MICROFILE, The Guardian (London), November 17, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN ONLINE PAGE; Pg. 7     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v4BaWwoyA0 Commodore Sale delayed... AGAIN!     DELAY IN THE SALE OF COMMODORE CREATES ANXIETY A LONG WAIT COULD KILL PROSPECTS FOR THE FIRM'S AMIGA COMPUTERS. AT LEAST, THAT'S WHAT ITS ADHERENTS SAY., The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1994 Monday FINAL EDITION, Section: PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS; Pg. G01, byline: Dan Stets,     Amiga Games, November 1994, pg. 19 Australia funds multimedia development         Multimedia funding is welcome news, The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 1, 1994 Tuesday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Frontier Media; Pg. 34 Korea invests in games     Korea Makes Huge Game Industry Investment, Newsbytes, November 21, 1994, Monday Looking Glass goes VC     LOOKINGGLASS RECEIVES $3.8 MILLION IN VENTURE CAPITAL FROM INSTITUTIONAL VENTURE PARTNERS, MATRIX PARTNERS, PR Newswire, November 21, 1994, Monday - 14:24 Eastern Time, Section: Entertainment, Television, and Culture     PC Player November 1994, pg. 17 Humongous bets on hand drawn art     "FREDDI FISH AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING KELP SEEDS(TM) SWIMS INTO STORES,PR Newswire, November 7, 1994, Monday - 12:52 Eastern Time" Staples stocks games     Office Superstores Emphasize 'Play" with Software, Discount Store News, November 7, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. S4; Vol. 33; No. 21; ISSN: 0012-3587 Amstrad targets direct market     Marketing Technique: Key movers - Publishers are still paying mega bucks for titles on mega bytes. So why does computer publishing continue to thrive, asks Michael Kavanagh, Marketing, November 24, 1994, Byline: By MICHAEL KAVANAGH IBM moves to online software distribution     IBM to beam up satellite-based software delivery, Network World, November 7, 1994, Section: TOP NEWS; Pg. 10, Byline: Michael Cooney IBM introduces multilevel disc     IBM's multilevel optical disk named "Best of What's New", Business Wire, November 9, 1994, Wednesday        https://research.ibm.com/publications/multilevel-volumetric-optical-storage AT&T buys Imagination network     AT&T buys interactive computer games unit, Financial Times (London,England), November 16, 1994, Wednesday, Section: International Company News; Pg. 34, Byline: By LOUISE KEHOE and REUTER      Xband launches     PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY New video game service for kids ready to come on line Thursday, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, November 13, 1994, Sunday, Section: BUSINESS; Section R; Page 3, Byline: By Kris Jensen STAFF WRITER Sega Channel to get nationwide rollout     Sega Channel test a success -- service prepares for national rollout in December; Final test results far exceed expectations, Business Wire, November 30, 1994, Wednesday Jaguar to go online     CUC BUYS ITS WAY INTO INTERNET TRANSACTIONS; IMAGINE AT&T OWNING THE COMPANY; NOT MOSAIC, NETSCAPE; COMMERCE THROUGH COMPUSERVE; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 21, 1994, Section: Pg. 15 Sega goes online     Sega goes on-line with CompuServe & World Wide Web; real-time conferences, video clips, contests, chat rooms all part of new interactive, services for Sega fans, Business Wire, November 2, 1994, Wednesday     "CHRYSLER CD-ROMS GROOVE TO GENERATION X; TREKKING TO THE INTERNET; ONLINE VIDEOGAME NETWORK BOWS; AOL BOOSTS INTERNET STRATEGY; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 14, 1994, Section: Pg. 22" Mosaic Communications changes name to Netscape     CUC BUYS ITS WAY INTO INTERNET TRANSACTIONS; IMAGINE AT&T OWNING THE COMPANY; NOT MOSAIC, NETSCAPE; COMMERCE THROUGH COMPUSERVE; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 21, 1994, Section: Pg. 15 AOL goes shopping     "CHRYSLER CD-ROMS GROOVE TO GENERATION X; TREKKING TO THE INTERNET; ONLINE VIDEOGAME NETWORK BOWS; AOL BOOSTS INTERNET STRATEGY; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 14, 1994, Section: Pg. 22" CUC buys netMarket     CUC BUYS ITS WAY INTO INTERNET TRANSACTIONS; IMAGINE AT&T OWNING THE COMPANY; NOT MOSAIC, NETSCAPE; COMMERCE THROUGH COMPUSERVE; OTHER NEWS: Advertising Age, November 21, 1994, Section: Pg. 15 Paul Allen invests in Cnet     Vulcan gets C/NET, The Financial Post (Toronto, Canada), November 4, 1994, Friday,, DAILY EDITION, Section: SECTION 1, NEWS; Pg. 47, Business Briefs; CORRECTION Bill Gates touts information future at Comdex     https://youtu.be/7fJWMsgxzvA?si=VzEkgqkFwbDHUzRz         Microsoft chief sees new era in computing, St. Petersburg Times (Florida), November 21, 1994, Monday, City Edition, Times Publishing Company, Section: BUSINESS; TECHNOLOGY; TECH TALK; Pg. 8; DIGEST, Byline: DAVE GUSSOW Publishing     Pearson Buys Future     PEARSON ACQUIRES FUTURE PUBLISHING, M2 PRESSWIRE, November 28, 1994 Street Fighter the RPG     Play Meter November 1994, pg. 170      Fighter History suit settled     Computer game makers settle copyright dispute, Japan Economic Newswire, NOVEMBER 1, 1994, TUESDAY     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_East_USA,_Inc._v._Epyx,_Inc.     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capcom_U.S.A._Inc._v._Data_East_Corp.      Nintendo wins again     NINTENDO WINS THIRD SUMMARY JUDGMENT THIS YEAR IN PATENT INFRINGEMENT CASE, PR Newswire, November 30, 1994, Wednesday - 14:45 Eastern Time, Section: Financial News GATT changes coming     BAN ON CD, GAMES HIRE, The Sydney Morning Herald, November 20, 1994 Sunday, Late Edition, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. 58, Byline: BRUCE JONES          VOTES IN FAVOR OF GATT, Congressional Press Releases, November 29, 1994, Tuesday, Section: PRESS RELEASE, Byline: STEPHEN HORN     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Agreement_on_Tariffs_and_Trade US Government to fund Software Protection Efforts in China         Business Report ON TECHNOLOGY China shines as new market, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, November 2, 1994, Wednesday, Section: BUSINESS; Section G; Page 2, Byline: By Bill Husted Cyber crime booming     Crimes of the 'Net', Newsweek, November 14, 1994 , UNITED STATES EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Software; Pg. 46 Internet Cafe profiled    Are You Ready For The Future?, The Sunday Times (London), November 20, 1994, Sunday, Section: Features, Byline: Christopher Lloyd Hate moves online     Report Assesses Extremist Groups in Europe, Associated Press Worldstream, November 15, 1994; Tuesday 10:34 Eastern Time, Section: International news, Byline: MARILYN AUGUST      Cybermania 94 awards     Interactivities, Playback, November 07, 1994, Section: Pg.9, Byline: Pamela David Lego awards video game resistance     Lego awards annual prize for services to children, Agence France Presse -- English, November 15, 1994 11:14 Eastern Time, Section: International news CNN visits Brittannia Manor     Haunted House Owner Goes All Out to Create Hell at Home, CNN NEWS 3:14 am ET, November 1, 1994 VR goes Dental     "https://vrarwiki.com/wiki/Virtual_i-O_i-glasses!   Dentist's drill or a 3D thrill The Age (Melbourne, Australia), November 8, 1994 Tuesday, Late Edition, Section: COMPUTERS; Pg. 50, Byline: Alan Sayre" Casio debuts digital camera     New still camera puts your memories on silicon chips, The Vancouver Sun (British Columbia), November 17, 1994, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. D4      Interview with game translator     PC Joker, pg. 61 William A. Higinbotham has passed     William A. Higinbotham, 84; Helped Build First Atomic Bomb, The New York Times, November 15, 1994, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: National Desk , Section: Section D; ; Section D;  Page 29;  Column 5;  National Desk ; Column 5; ; Obituary (Obit); Biography, Byline: William A. 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This weekend thousands of teenagers will sit the entry exam for one of four select-entry government schools for high-achieving students in Victoria. It’s a nerve-recking experience and the stakes are high. Many students will miss out on a place.In NSW, competition is also fierce for a spot at select-entry schools. Students in both states spend countless hours preparing for the exams. Today, Age education reporter Jackson Graham and Sydney Morning Herald education editor Christopher Harris explain how select-entry schooling became such a big deal and such big business.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend thousands of teenagers will sit the entry exam for one of four select-entry government schools for high-achieving students in Victoria. It’s a nerve-recking experience and the stakes are high. Many students will miss out on a place.In NSW, competition is also fierce for a spot at select-entry schools. Students in both states spend countless hours preparing for the exams. Today, Age education reporter Jackson Graham and Sydney Morning Herald education editor Christopher Harris explain how select-entry schooling became such a big deal and such big business.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can State of Origin hurry up already?! Everything about the build up to State of Origin 2 is boring. No war of words and reportedly, uninspiring speeches from Blues coach Laurie Daley. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to lament the lack of excitement. At the end of the day, as long as the showpiece event rates, that's all that matters, which is why broadcaster want it to remain on a Wednesday night. Also, why Api Koroisau might be NSW's x-factor, and everyone is to blame for the Warriors shot clock mess. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you get your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You were told an investment property was one of the safest ways to build wealth. But what happens when one of the key tax benefits that made the numbers work is taken away?  In this episode, we look at the impact of the changes to negative gearing rules and what they could mean for Australians who have been relying on property as part of their wealth-building strategy. We also look at 5 different options investors have now, and what to consider before deciding where your money should go next.  Because building wealth is still absolutely possible, but the best path forward may look different to the one many Australians expected.  In this episode:  Why some investment properties may be harder to justify under the new rules  The 5 wealth-building options investors may need to look at next  Hidden risks in simply swapping one strategy for another  Why superannuation could become one of the biggest winners from the change  What to understand before you make your next big investment decision  WANT PERSONALISED FINANCIAL ADVICE: If the negative gearing changes have you rethinking investment property, super, shares or where to build wealth next, personalised advice can help you work out what makes sense for your situation. Book an appointment here.  WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  General advice disclaimer 

Nestory Irankunda thinks talk is cheap. Connor Metcalfe is still 'buzzing'. Cameron Burgess has broken down the defensive brotherhood. Vince Rugari takes us behind the scenes after a historic night in Vancouver and we hear from the Socceroo heroes as we unpack the reaction to Australia's stunning opening-round World Cup win. Featured: Vince Rugari, football writer, Sydney Morning Herald.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Can you make sense of Haumole Olakau'atu's omission from the NSW Origin team for game 2? The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam hawse to discuss Origin selections. It's one of a number of perplexing decisions by coach Laurie Daley, not to mention the confusing announcement on YouTube. Plus, Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to come out as he did. As the rugby league community shows their support, it's been reported that 37 year old Israel Folau is eyeing off an NRL return. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you get your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think financial advice is something you get when you're older, wealthier, or closer to retirement? That mindset could be costing you far more than you realise.  Because when it comes to building wealth, when you start can matter more than how much you start with.  In this episode, Nick is joined by Paul Benson to unpack why your 30s and 40s can be such a powerful window for getting advice. It's the time to make decisions that can compound, course correct, and create more choice later.  But this is not just one for younger listeners. If you are in your 50s, 60s or beyond, there are still valuable takeaways here, especially if you are wondering whether your super, investments, insurance, structures or old money habits still make sense for where you are now.  Inside the episode:  How to know whether your money is actually working hard enough Why "I'll sort it out later" can become one of your most expensive financial habits Why getting advice early could make a six-figure difference by retirement Why earning good money does not always mean you are building wealth One setting that could turbocharge your superannuation What to review now if you feel like you started too late  WANT PERSONALISED FINANCIAL ADVICE?: Book an appointment here.  WANT TO STAY ACROSS WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKETS?: Subscribe to GainingCHOICE, our weekly email unpacking the key headlines and what to pay attention to.  GOT A FINANCE QUESTION FOR PAUL?: Send it to paul@financialautonomy.com.au, and it could be featured in his Ask an Expert column each Sunday in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.  General advice disclaimer

Season 6, Episode 752:  Beyond "The One": Redefining Relationships as Growth and Authentic Choice with author, business woman, and relationship facilitator Simone Milasas. Get her Book Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One? Guest Bio: Simone Milasas is a best-selling author, international speaker, and relationship innovator known for her refreshingly honest and unconventional approach to love, intimacy, and life. For over two decades, she has facilitated classes around the world, empowering people to move beyond expectations, judgment, and dependency to create relationships based on choice, freedom, and true connection. She is the author of Relationship: Are You Sure That You Want One?, Joy of Business, and Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, and the creator of the Intimate Play for Lovers card deck. Simone's work has been featured in international media including Body and Soul, The Sunday Telegraph, Bloom TV, Thrive Global, Body+Soul, Mamamia, Sydney Morning Herald, and she brings a unique, nonjudgmental perspective that leaves listeners and readers feeling both empowered and deeply seen. To learn more, visit www.simonemilasas.com. Topics of Discussion: Beyond the Myth of "The One" Receiving True Kindness and Vulnerability Choose Joy and Stop Seeking Others' Approval Less Judgmental Through Listening to Others Creating Space and Asking for What You Need Relationships as Choice, Not Necessity Choosing Different in Relationships Five Elements of Intimacy in Relationships, applies to sex too Choose What Works for You, Not Society's Rules Money Shouldn't Define Your Relationships Living Without Regrets and Shame Sarah's New Books and Merchandise Projects, Relationship Sex Card Game Travel and Cultural Perspectives Across Continents Creating Intimate Play Cards for Connection Choose Your Own Life Path Being Fearless in Your Living Choices Key points: • The "one" narrative is a myth, relationships should be viewed as growth opportunities rather than fated soul mate connections, freeing people to make conscious, authentic choices instead of searching for a predetermined destiny. • Vulnerability is an act of bravery, not weakness, requiring people to reject societal judgment and cultivate intimacy elements (gratitude, trust, allowance, vulnerability, honor) first within themselves before sharing them. • Personal space and open communication about needs are essential to healthy relationships, including releasing limiting beliefs around jealousy and possession. You must also practice asking for what you want without shame. Podcast Host Ruan Willow: All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Get Ruan Willow's new dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views" for only $0.99 (for a limited time only) universal link https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews All Ruan's books: Ruan's full length books, novellas, short stories, anthologies, and audiobooks Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to complain about the shocking non-call of Ben Trbojevic's sticky-handed knock-on against the Rabbitohs. Allowing the bunker to rule on play-the-balls opens up a can of worms, but how did all the officials miss it?! Also, Manase Fainu to the Tigers will help them keep brother Samuela, frustrated Dragons fans were appeased at a recent forum given their 2027 signings, the Eels salary cap scandal ten years on, and players off to the Super League. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you get your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over-relying on AI might be quietly eroding your sharpest thinking, and most people aren’t noticing until it’s too late. This episode covers the real cost of convenience: why the overwhelm around AI isn’t going away, how to spot the difference between intentional use and lazy use, and what brain atrophy actually looks like in the workplace. We also get into what leaders should watch for when team members are over-relying on AI, and why treating AI like a junior employee, one you onboard, train, and correct, gets you far better results than using it like a search bar. If you’ve ever quietly wondered whether you’re leaning on AI a little too much, this one’s for you. Our Guest: Leanne Shelton Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Australian, ABC News, The Sydney Morning Herald, Money Magazine, The CEO Magazine, Mumbrella, Inside Small Business, and various podcasts, Leanne Shelton is CEO, Global AI Coach, and Keynote Speaker at HumanEdge AI Training. She is also the author of AI-Human Fusion, published by Major Street Publishing in June 2025, a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI, and an AI educator at TAFE NSW. With her 9-year-old SEO copywriting agency struggling to convert in a tough economic climate in early 2023, Leanne made the ultimate business pivot. She decided to embrace (not escape) her shiny, new, and free competitor – ChatGPT – by educating herself on the topic. With decades of writing, marketing, and training skills in her back pocket, she started to teach (non-techy) business leaders about AI prompt engineering – with the human touch. The Sydney-based entrepreneur is now a sought-after keynote speaker for summits and conferences and an experienced AI team trainer – ensuring smooth AI skill development and implementation via workshops, three-month immersive programs, and free public masterclasses. She also hosts The HumanEdge Roundtable, an intimate leadership series bringing together senior executives for candid conversations on human-first AI adoption. Her talents have taken her to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on multiple occasions, as well as Brisbane and Melbourne. Outside of work, Leanne is a newly converted running and gym enthusiast, lover of dance, daily meditator, occasional yogi, engrossed reader and Audible consumer of business books and psychological thrillers, a dedicated partner, and frazzled mum to two tween daughters. References: Leanne Shelton LinkedIn profile AI Human Fusion: A non-techy human-first approach to AI for busy leaders Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes

In Australia, no wedding or school dance is complete without the Nutbush, Australia's unofficial national dance. The Nutbush – a simple line dance to the song “Nutbush City Limits,” by Ike and Tina Turner – has become as stereotypically Australian as kangaroos, boomerangs, and Vegemite.And yet, hardly anyone outside of Australia even knows the Nutbush exists. Here at Decoder Ring, we certainly didn't – until we started getting emails from Australians asking us to investigate its origins. How did an American song become the soundtrack for an Australian national tradition? Who invented the iconic steps, and why does every Australian know them?Our producer Max Freedman put on his dancing shoes to get some answers. The global, century-spanning story of the Nutbush involves Australia, Tennessee, Denmark, primary schools, gay discos, and demonstrates that even the goofiest cultural touchstones can go surprisingly deep.In this episode you'll hear from culture journalists David Mack and Angus Kidman; Nutbush researchers Panizza Allmark and Jon Stratton; dance historians Erica Okamura and Richard Powers; Dr. Fiona Chatteur, Jeremy Santolin, and Brian Kerr.This episode was written and produced by Max Freedman and edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Further ViewingHow to do ‘The Nutbush' - Australian Line Dance Dancin' the Madison on “The Buddy Deane Show” (1960)Alley Cat Tutorial — Spark Physical EducationThe Nutbush on Countdown (December 5, 1976)Tina Turner — Nutbush City Limits, The Midnight Special (1973)Tina Turner — Are You Breaking My Heart, Countdown (1980)Tina Turner: How “The Best” Became Rugby League's Anthem | ABC NewsTina Turner's Electrifying 1993 NRL Grand Final PerformanceSources for This EpisodeAllmark, Panizza, and Jon Stratton. “Doing the Nutbush: How Australia Got Its Very Own Line Dance.” Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, 2025, pp. 79–94.Allmark, Panizza, and Jon Stratton. “The Nutbush Dance Reframed: Further Analysis Related to ‘Doing the Nutbush.'” Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, 2025, pp. 95–103.Andrews, Shirley. Take Your Partners: Traditional Dancing in Australia. 3rd ed., Hyland House, 1979.Bloomfield, Anne. “Health or Art? The Case for Dance in the Curriculum of British State Schools 1909–1919.” History of Education, vol. 36, no. 6, 2007, pp. 681–696.Bloomfield, Anne. “The Quickening of the National Spirit: Cecil Sharp and the Pioneers of the Folk-Dance Revival in English State Schools (1900–26).” History of Education, vol. 30, no. 1, 2001, pp. 59–75.Gbogbo, Mawunyo. “Tina Turner and Her Australian Connections: How The Best Became Rugby League's Anthem and Why Is the Nutbush Mandatory at Gatherings?” ABC News, 24 May 2023.Jones, Benjamin T. “Australian Politics Explainer: The White Australia Policy.” The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2017.Kidman, Angus. “Tina Turner: How Australia Saved Her Career.” Angus Kidman, 13 Aug. 2023.Meiners, Jeff. So We Can Dance? In Pursuit of an Inclusive Dance Curriculum for the Primary School Years in Australia. 2017. University of South Australia, Doctor of Education thesis.Spencer, Eliza. “Australia and the Nutbush: The Quest for the Origin of a Cultural Phenomenon Goes On.” The Guardian, 5 May 2024.Ward, Mary. “The Mysterious Allure of the Nutbush and Why the Dance Is Uniquely Australian.” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May 2023.Zhuang, Yan. “Australia Remembered Tina Turner with a Dance.” New York Times, 25 May 2023.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Australia, no wedding or school dance is complete without the Nutbush, Australia's unofficial national dance. The Nutbush – a simple line dance to the song “Nutbush City Limits,” by Ike and Tina Turner – has become as stereotypically Australian as kangaroos, boomerangs, and Vegemite.And yet, hardly anyone outside of Australia even knows the Nutbush exists. Here at Decoder Ring, we certainly didn't – until we started getting emails from Australians asking us to investigate its origins. How did an American song become the soundtrack for an Australian national tradition? Who invented the iconic steps, and why does every Australian know them?Our producer Max Freedman put on his dancing shoes to get some answers. The global, century-spanning story of the Nutbush involves Australia, Tennessee, Denmark, primary schools, gay discos, and demonstrates that even the goofiest cultural touchstones can go surprisingly deep.In this episode you'll hear from culture journalists David Mack and Angus Kidman; Nutbush researchers Panizza Allmark and Jon Stratton; dance historians Erica Okamura and Richard Powers; Dr. Fiona Chatteur, Jeremy Santolin, and Brian Kerr.This episode was written and produced by Max Freedman and edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Further ViewingHow to do ‘The Nutbush' - Australian Line Dance Dancin' the Madison on “The Buddy Deane Show” (1960)Alley Cat Tutorial — Spark Physical EducationThe Nutbush on Countdown (December 5, 1976)Tina Turner — Nutbush City Limits, The Midnight Special (1973)Tina Turner — Are You Breaking My Heart, Countdown (1980)Tina Turner: How “The Best” Became Rugby League's Anthem | ABC NewsTina Turner's Electrifying 1993 NRL Grand Final PerformanceSources for This EpisodeAllmark, Panizza, and Jon Stratton. “Doing the Nutbush: How Australia Got Its Very Own Line Dance.” Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, 2025, pp. 79–94.Allmark, Panizza, and Jon Stratton. “The Nutbush Dance Reframed: Further Analysis Related to ‘Doing the Nutbush.'” Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, 2025, pp. 95–103.Andrews, Shirley. Take Your Partners: Traditional Dancing in Australia. 3rd ed., Hyland House, 1979.Bloomfield, Anne. “Health or Art? The Case for Dance in the Curriculum of British State Schools 1909–1919.” History of Education, vol. 36, no. 6, 2007, pp. 681–696.Bloomfield, Anne. “The Quickening of the National Spirit: Cecil Sharp and the Pioneers of the Folk-Dance Revival in English State Schools (1900–26).” History of Education, vol. 30, no. 1, 2001, pp. 59–75.Gbogbo, Mawunyo. “Tina Turner and Her Australian Connections: How The Best Became Rugby League's Anthem and Why Is the Nutbush Mandatory at Gatherings?” ABC News, 24 May 2023.Jones, Benjamin T. “Australian Politics Explainer: The White Australia Policy.” The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2017.Kidman, Angus. “Tina Turner: How Australia Saved Her Career.” Angus Kidman, 13 Aug. 2023.Meiners, Jeff. So We Can Dance? In Pursuit of an Inclusive Dance Curriculum for the Primary School Years in Australia. 2017. University of South Australia, Doctor of Education thesis.Spencer, Eliza. “Australia and the Nutbush: The Quest for the Origin of a Cultural Phenomenon Goes On.” The Guardian, 5 May 2024.Ward, Mary. “The Mysterious Allure of the Nutbush and Why the Dance Is Uniquely Australian.” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May 2023.Zhuang, Yan. “Australia Remembered Tina Turner with a Dance.” New York Times, 25 May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Australia, no wedding or school dance is complete without the Nutbush, Australia's unofficial national dance. The Nutbush – a simple line dance to the song “Nutbush City Limits,” by Ike and Tina Turner – has become as stereotypically Australian as kangaroos, boomerangs, and Vegemite.And yet, hardly anyone outside of Australia even knows the Nutbush exists. Here at Decoder Ring, we certainly didn't – until we started getting emails from Australians asking us to investigate its origins. How did an American song become the soundtrack for an Australian national tradition? Who invented the iconic steps, and why does every Australian know them?Our producer Max Freedman put on his dancing shoes to get some answers. The global, century-spanning story of the Nutbush involves Australia, Tennessee, Denmark, primary schools, gay discos, and demonstrates that even the goofiest cultural touchstones can go surprisingly deep.In this episode you'll hear from culture journalists David Mack and Angus Kidman; Nutbush researchers Panizza Allmark and Jon Stratton; dance historians Erica Okamura and Richard Powers; Dr. Fiona Chatteur, Jeremy Santolin, and Brian Kerr.This episode was written and produced by Max Freedman and edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Further ViewingHow to do ‘The Nutbush' - Australian Line Dance Dancin' the Madison on “The Buddy Deane Show” (1960)Alley Cat Tutorial — Spark Physical EducationThe Nutbush on Countdown (December 5, 1976)Tina Turner — Nutbush City Limits, The Midnight Special (1973)Tina Turner — Are You Breaking My Heart, Countdown (1980)Tina Turner: How “The Best” Became Rugby League's Anthem | ABC NewsTina Turner's Electrifying 1993 NRL Grand Final PerformanceSources for This EpisodeAllmark, Panizza, and Jon Stratton. “Doing the Nutbush: How Australia Got Its Very Own Line Dance.” Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, 2025, pp. 79–94.Allmark, Panizza, and Jon Stratton. “The Nutbush Dance Reframed: Further Analysis Related to ‘Doing the Nutbush.'” Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, 2025, pp. 95–103.Andrews, Shirley. Take Your Partners: Traditional Dancing in Australia. 3rd ed., Hyland House, 1979.Bloomfield, Anne. “Health or Art? The Case for Dance in the Curriculum of British State Schools 1909–1919.” History of Education, vol. 36, no. 6, 2007, pp. 681–696.Bloomfield, Anne. “The Quickening of the National Spirit: Cecil Sharp and the Pioneers of the Folk-Dance Revival in English State Schools (1900–26).” History of Education, vol. 30, no. 1, 2001, pp. 59–75.Gbogbo, Mawunyo. “Tina Turner and Her Australian Connections: How The Best Became Rugby League's Anthem and Why Is the Nutbush Mandatory at Gatherings?” ABC News, 24 May 2023.Jones, Benjamin T. “Australian Politics Explainer: The White Australia Policy.” The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2017.Kidman, Angus. “Tina Turner: How Australia Saved Her Career.” Angus Kidman, 13 Aug. 2023.Meiners, Jeff. So We Can Dance? In Pursuit of an Inclusive Dance Curriculum for the Primary School Years in Australia. 2017. University of South Australia, Doctor of Education thesis.Spencer, Eliza. “Australia and the Nutbush: The Quest for the Origin of a Cultural Phenomenon Goes On.” The Guardian, 5 May 2024.Ward, Mary. “The Mysterious Allure of the Nutbush and Why the Dance Is Uniquely Australian.” Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May 2023.Zhuang, Yan. “Australia Remembered Tina Turner with a Dance.” New York Times, 25 May 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to examine the problems with the Bulldogs. If anything, Lachlan Galvin can be accused of trying too hard as they struggle in attack. There seems to be a lack of accountability out of Belmore. Also, do the Roosters flatter to deceive?The Broncos will struggle to repeat their heroics from 2025, Ivan Cleary and Justin Holbrook are firmly in the coach of the year conversation, and Mitch Moses is set to start for the Blues. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you get your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of The Cultural Competence Collective podcast! For our first episode, we are joined by the multi-talented actress, musician and director, Zindzi Okenyo! You may recognise her from your TV screen on shows like Fisk, Wakefield and Play School, on stage from her multiple shows with Sydney Theatre Company or maybe you've heard her hits like ‘A Woman's World' as a solo artist Okenyo, or ‘Love + Kindness' from her fun, family-friendly kids project Zindzi & the Zillionaires. Tune into our first episode as we chat with Zindzi about the importance of cultural competence, diversity and representation across the arts. Show notes This episode is hosted by Dr. Matthew Tyne, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre Centre for Cultural Competence. He comes to cultural competence following 20 years of working in international community development, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and sexual health promotion with diverse communities in Australia. Produced by: Adubi Plange, Dr Amy McHugh, Sarah Mashman Podcast Artwork: Zein Arif Featured Music: - A Woman's World by OKENYO - Anthropology by OKENYO You can find more of Zindzi's music on her webpage OKENYO: http://www.okenyo.com/ You can find music by Zindzi & the Zillionaires on their webpage: https://www.zindziandthezillionaires.com/about. Resources You can read more about DESTINY, Zindzi's most recent piece of directorial work through the Melbourne Theatre Company: https://www.mtc.com.au/discover-more/backstage/destiny-programme/. The Sydney Morning Herald article mentioned can be found here: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/actor-musician-and-presenter-zindzi-okenyo-on-taking-risks-and-self-care-20180216-h0w7zu.html If you are interested in developing your knowledge about race and racism, and deepen your understanding of the diversity of the world's cultural histories and identities, you can enrol in the NCCC's free online course Confident conversations about race and racism: https://www.coursera.org/learn/confident-conversations-about-race-and-racism Participants will learn about the dynamics of cultural difference, and how to increase their knowledge and ability to address inequity, bias and privilege, and to create space for effective dialogue about racism. Mental Health Support Services: For University of Sydney staff: CONVERGE Converge offers multiple dedicated helplines for specialist services: All staff: 1300 687 327 First Nations helpline: 1300 287 432 LGBTQIA+ Helpline: 1300 542 874 Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1300 338 465 Aged Care Helpline: 1300 035 337 Disability and Carers Helpline: 1300 243 543 Youth and Student Helpline: 1300 687 399 Spiritual and Pastoral Care Helpline: 1300 772 435 www.convergeinternational.com.au Wellmob – social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people https://wellmob.org.au/ 24-hour crisis hotlines 13 Yarn Beyond Blue LifeLine: NSW Mental Health Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Welcome to the first episode of The Cultural Competence Collective podcast! For our first episode, we are joined by the multi-talented actress, musician and director, Zindzi Okenyo! You may recognise her from your TV screen on shows like Fisk, Wakefield and Play School, on stage from her multiple shows with Sydney Theatre Company or maybe you've heard her hits like ‘A Woman's World' as a solo artist Okenyo, or ‘Love + Kindness' from her fun, family-friendly kids project Zindzi & the Zillionaires. Tune into our first episode as we chat with Zindzi about the importance of cultural competence, diversity and representation across the arts. Show notes This episode is hosted by Dr. Matthew Tyne, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre Centre for Cultural Competence. He comes to cultural competence following 20 years of working in international community development, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and sexual health promotion with diverse communities in Australia. Produced by: Adubi Plange, Dr Amy McHugh, Sarah Mashman Podcast Artwork: Zein Arif Featured Music: - A Woman's World by OKENYO - Anthropology by OKENYO You can find more of Zindzi's music on her webpage OKENYO: http://www.okenyo.com/ You can find music by Zindzi & the Zillionaires on their webpage: https://www.zindziandthezillionaires.com/about. Resources You can read more about DESTINY, Zindzi's most recent piece of directorial work through the Melbourne Theatre Company: https://www.mtc.com.au/discover-more/backstage/destiny-programme/. The Sydney Morning Herald article mentioned can be found here: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/actor-musician-and-presenter-zindzi-okenyo-on-taking-risks-and-self-care-20180216-h0w7zu.html If you are interested in developing your knowledge about race and racism, and deepen your understanding of the diversity of the world's cultural histories and identities, you can enrol in the NCCC's free online course Confident conversations about race and racism: https://www.coursera.org/learn/confident-conversations-about-race-and-racism Participants will learn about the dynamics of cultural difference, and how to increase their knowledge and ability to address inequity, bias and privilege, and to create space for effective dialogue about racism. Mental Health Support Services: For University of Sydney staff: CONVERGE Converge offers multiple dedicated helplines for specialist services: All staff: 1300 687 327 First Nations helpline: 1300 287 432 LGBTQIA+ Helpline: 1300 542 874 Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1300 338 465 Aged Care Helpline: 1300 035 337 Disability and Carers Helpline: 1300 243 543 Youth and Student Helpline: 1300 687 399 Spiritual and Pastoral Care Helpline: 1300 772 435 www.convergeinternational.com.au Wellmob – social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people https://wellmob.org.au/ 24-hour crisis hotlines 13 Yarn Beyond Blue LifeLine: NSW Mental Health Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

Welcome to the first episode of The Cultural Competence Collective podcast! For our first episode, we are joined by the multi-talented actress, musician and director, Zindzi Okenyo! You may recognise her from your TV screen on shows like Fisk, Wakefield and Play School, on stage from her multiple shows with Sydney Theatre Company or maybe you've heard her hits like ‘A Woman's World' as a solo artist Okenyo, or ‘Love + Kindness' from her fun, family-friendly kids project Zindzi & the Zillionaires. Tune into our first episode as we chat with Zindzi about the importance of cultural competence, diversity and representation across the arts. Show notes This episode is hosted by Dr. Matthew Tyne, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre Centre for Cultural Competence. He comes to cultural competence following 20 years of working in international community development, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and sexual health promotion with diverse communities in Australia. Produced by: Adubi Plange, Dr Amy McHugh, Sarah Mashman Podcast Artwork: Zein Arif Featured Music: - A Woman's World by OKENYO - Anthropology by OKENYO You can find more of Zindzi's music on her webpage OKENYO: http://www.okenyo.com/ You can find music by Zindzi & the Zillionaires on their webpage: https://www.zindziandthezillionaires.com/about. Resources You can read more about DESTINY, Zindzi's most recent piece of directorial work through the Melbourne Theatre Company: https://www.mtc.com.au/discover-more/backstage/destiny-programme/. The Sydney Morning Herald article mentioned can be found here: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/actor-musician-and-presenter-zindzi-okenyo-on-taking-risks-and-self-care-20180216-h0w7zu.html If you are interested in developing your knowledge about race and racism, and deepen your understanding of the diversity of the world's cultural histories and identities, you can enrol in the NCCC's free online course Confident conversations about race and racism: https://www.coursera.org/learn/confident-conversations-about-race-and-racism Participants will learn about the dynamics of cultural difference, and how to increase their knowledge and ability to address inequity, bias and privilege, and to create space for effective dialogue about racism. Mental Health Support Services: For University of Sydney staff: CONVERGE Converge offers multiple dedicated helplines for specialist services: All staff: 1300 687 327 First Nations helpline: 1300 287 432 LGBTQIA+ Helpline: 1300 542 874 Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1300 338 465 Aged Care Helpline: 1300 035 337 Disability and Carers Helpline: 1300 243 543 Youth and Student Helpline: 1300 687 399 Spiritual and Pastoral Care Helpline: 1300 772 435 www.convergeinternational.com.au Wellmob – social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people https://wellmob.org.au/ 24-hour crisis hotlines 13 Yarn Beyond Blue LifeLine: NSW Mental Health Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

This week on Kitchen Tape, Rose and Crystal sit down with Helen Goh, internationally acclaimed pastry chef, longtime Ottolenghi collaborator, columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian, and author of Baking and the Meaning of Life and Sweet. Featuring 100 recipes that weave together Helen's Malaysian and Australian heritage with Western and Middle Eastern influences, Baking and the Meaning of Life asks a larger question beneath the recipes: how do we build meaning in our lives? Through eight essays woven throughout the book, Helen explores baking as a practice of mindfulness, agency, competence, ritual, and connection — not simply as a way to make food, but as one of the many small acts that help us create purpose and community in a chaotic world. The conversation moves through her enviable cookbook collection, existentialism, the meanings of color, psychology, flavor, memory, and the quiet rigor behind recipes that feel both deeply comforting and profoundly intentional.Mentioned in this episode:• Baking and the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes• Sweet by Helen Goh and Yotam Ottolenghi• Cooking: Simply and Well, for One or Many by Jeremy Lee• Kate Spade Green• The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book• The Flavor Thesaurus by Niki Segnit• Stars Desserts by Emily Luchetti• Flour Hour Baking Podcast hosted by Jeremiah Duarte Bills and Amanda Faber• Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott• Ma Vie en Rose by Rose Levy Beranbaum• The Artful Baker by Cenk Sonmezsoy• Jikoni by Ravinder Bhogal

The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to discuss the impact of Mitchell Moses being ruled out of NSW's side for State of Origin game 1. Further, the NRL needs to get more inventive when it comes to the scheduling of club games that are missing their Origin stars. We don't want a repeat of the empty seats at Accor Stadium for the Bulldogs vs Storm clash. Why couldn't we take those games to the bush? Peter V'Landys may well be Australia's greatest sporting administrator, but he has decisions to make in the post-Abdo era. And we lament the fact that Roger Tuivasa-Scheck has played his last game in the NRL due to a knee injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish woman Annalouise Spence stands accused of fraud that resulted in an incredible spending spree to the tune of $1.6m. Ms Spence previously worked as a private secretary for Australian billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson. Spence is currently behind bars, charged with 68 counts of dishonestly obtaining property by deception, with premium concert tickets, opulent hotel bookings and high-fashion luxury items listed among the court documents. So, how did such an extraordinary deception come to pass? On this episode of The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Kate McClymont, investigative reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald, who first broke this story, to hear the many twists and turns it has taken thus far. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kate McClymont We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/our journalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines: Budget legislation is coming Thursday, as CGT pushback grows Steggall and Spender explain why they’re exploring a new political party Royal Commission hearings return with focus on Bondi attack Second person dies of diphtheria in the Northern Territory More Aussie flotilla activists return, and Israel’s president condemns poor treatment Guzman y Gomez faces US class action lawsuit over hasty exit Deep Dive: Can drugs make us superhuman? That’s one question behind the Enhanced Games, the juiced-up sporting event that took place in Las Vegas throughout today. Athletes were paid big money to compete, with US$1 million for anyone who broke a world record time. In the end, only one drug-enhanced athlete did. In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Tom Decent, chief sports writer for The Sydney Morning Herald, who was at the event in Vegas. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 253, Coffey talks with Anthony Sork about how emotional attachment during onboarding shapes employee engagement, retention, and organizational performance.  They discuss the difference between employee attachment and employee engagement; how onboarding experiences create long-term emotional bonds with organizations; the role frontline managers play in employee retention and discretionary effort; why poor manager engagement creates downstream hiring and retention risks; how employer branding influences attachment before candidates even apply; the impact of lengthy recruiting processes on candidate perception and trust; why organizations should treat onboarding as a strategic investment; the four core attachment perceptions of security, trust, acceptance, and belonging; how emotional bonds form during the first 120 days of employment; practical ways leaders can strengthen employee connection and purpose alignment; the risks of unmanaged onboarding and declining new-hire sentiment; why traditional engagement surveys are lagging indicators of workplace culture; and how individualized onboarding experiences improve retention and team performance.  Mentioned in this episode: Qualtrics' 2026 Global Employee Experience Trends https://www.qualtrics.com/ebooks-guides/employee-experience-trends/   ** Special Offer From Our Guest **  We are pleased to offer a complimentary trial of the Employee Attachment Inventory for an employee who has commenced and who reaches their 90th day of employment in the months of May, June, or July 2026.  Visit www.shcBOND.com and use this code: GoodMorningHREAI2026   Or email Anthony Sork (anthony@sorkhc.com.au)or Selina Sork (selina@sorkhc.com.au) with questions.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  As a world recognized thought leader in employee perception measurement, Anthony Sork has changed the way organizations understand “Engagement” across the employee lifecycle. Anthony has worked with leaders across all industries to help them understand, measure and manage the emotional bond of their talent to enhance performance and retention and build “Culture's of Excellence'.  Anthony's award winning patented instrument, the Employee Attachment Inventory (EAI) together with the Employee Connection Inventory (ECI) and Employee Detachment Inventory (EDI) have supported thousands of Managers globally to create highly engaged, high performance teams.  Anthony has spoken at leading industry conferences around the world. His audiences describe him as “expert”, “upbeat”, “articulate”, “engaging”, “entertaining” and “passionate”.  Anthony has been featured in the Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, Management Today, Human Capital Magazine, Recruitment Extra & ABC Radio.  You can learn more about Employee Attachment, Connection and Detachment across Anthony's social media channels which attract a worldwide audience.  Anthony Sork can be reached at: www.SorkHC.com.au   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Understand the difference between employee attachment and employee engagement. Identify the leadership behaviors that strengthen emotional bonds with new hires. Evaluate onboarding practices that improve retention, trust, and belonging. Recognize the long-term organizational risks of poor manager engagement. 

In 1984, Christopher Wilder turned the American highway system into a hunting ground, embarking on a nationwide cross-country crime spree that left a trail of victims in his wake.  But his story started long before that, on a different continent. Could this prolific American predator also be the man responsible for the notorious 1965 Wanda Beach murders in Australia?Thank you 7 News, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Miami News, The Auburn Journal, Ann Arbor News, murderpedia.org, thecinemaholic.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026