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Everybody loves chocolate, right? Well, not everybody, at least not to the same degree. According to data from Statista’s Global Consumer Outlook, there’s a huge gulf in chocolate consumption around the world. While the cocoa-based treat is very popular in large parts of Europe and in the United States, many people in Asia prefer other sweets…
Success is a journey, not a destination. Many people have struggled to find success and happiness in their lives, but the key to achieving both lies in the way we think about success. Napoleon Hill, the famous self-help author and motivational speaker, believed that success could be achieved by anyone who follows the principles outlined…
HomeBuilder saw a surge in detached housing approvals yet little change in attached dwelling applications. Rising costs, and labour shortages alongside fixed price contracts have stuffed up a lot of building businesses, with many facing the wall. Some major construction firms are now thinking of pulling out of the residential sector altogether. Working for practice…
Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands published a paper that, for the first time, linked genetics to happiness. In the study of nearly 300,000 people, the researchers, led by Meike Bartels, found that there was a direct link between genes and happiness. This is a groundbreaking study. For the first time, researchers were…
The RBA Governor unveiled a tidy speech in Sydney, explaining why interest rates are on pause (and why rates will likely peak at a lower level in Australia than in some other countries). Domestic demand has already been hammered by the rate hikes delivered to date. Meanwhile, good prices are set to fall in Australia as…
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In today’s show, my guest Ross Elliot and I discuss the widening income disparity between Australia’s inner and outer suburbs. In recent years, this issue has become more pronounced, with the income gap between the two areas continuing to grow. In this episode, we will explore the causes and consequences of this trend, and discuss…
Of all people experiencing homelessness on Census night, nearly two in five (39%) were living in ‘severely’ crowded homes. The latest data from ABS revealed that 122,494 people were estimated to be experiencing homelessness at the time of the 2021 Census, an increase of 6,067 people (5.2%) since 2016. The rate of homelessness decreased to 48…
Flash flooding and storms have ravaged Australia’s east coast over the past 12 months, and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predicts we can expect the extreme wet weather to continue during the coming months as La Niña returns for what will be the third summer in a row. It’s worrying news for property owners. Because…
Very little can be achieved in life without motivation. Think of the most driven person you know. I bet they’re successful. Drive, ambition, and motivation — all go hand in hand. Nothing kills success like a lack of motivation. Now, from time to time, it’s perfectly normal to feel unmotivated. If you’re burnt out or…
The decision from the RBA to hold the cash rate at 3.6% sends a clear message they are ready to take stock, assessing the economic impact of the rapid rate hiking cycle to date. Considering monetary policy acts with a lag, it’s important to understand how trends in consumer prices, consumption, labour markets and sentiment…
