The 2026 Federal Budget has sparked significant debate around negative gearing, capital gains tax and the growing complexity of Australia’s tax system, with potential long-term implications for property investors, housing affordability and future investment decisions.

There has been much talk lately around social cohesion and a need for us all to share common values and aspirations.

World events, the activities of our politicians and the possible impacts here in the Land of Oz leave me with much to talk about, but where to start.

As regular readers of this column will know the managing director and I don’t mind a bit of travel, preferably of the comfortable variety.

As our nation lurches from one crisis to the next it’s hard to focus on any particular challenge, much less contemplate solutions.

A quarter into the 21st century, I’m reminded how often we panic first and think later — and how most of our great misfortunes never actually happen.

I find modern society highly amusing. I think it’s because I take some twisted pleasure in observing demonstrable stupidity.

I recently did something dumb. Well, to be honest I am constantly doing dumb things but let's focus on one particular event.

As some of you may have observed over the years, I have a tendency to see the glass not just half empty, but cracked, with a fly in it, and ready for the bin.

Too often relationships fail for reasons that should have been apparent once the initial rush of lust and excitement had passed.

I’m fascinated by those who can negotiate effectively, and this month’s missive pivots on this very skill.

Given the truly frightening prospect of a Labour / Greens minority government it is the case that things could be worse.