The Liberal and National parties in Australia should end their Coalition while in opposition. The Liberal Party has been wiped out in capital cities and needs to win back seats lost to Labor and Teal independents. It's hard for them to get the ...

At the midpoint of the 2025 Australian Federal Election campaign, I'm predicting the Labor Party will achieve an absolute majority.

Michael Gorey talks about the benefits of house sitting in Australia for owners and sitters, and explains how to get a booking at an idyllic location.

Today I comment on the Australian Labor Party's policies to assist first-home buyers, arguing that older Australians who don't own property also deserve support. After I recorded this, the Liberal Party released a policy that also targeted firs...

A look at Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister. This episode focuses on the man, more than the politician. Kudos to Judith Brett for her excellent book, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin.In addition to being a founding father of Austra...