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InvestopolyQ&A - Is no negative gearing a problem, when to use a family trust, it’s a ‘who’ not ‘what’ questionIn this Q&A episode, Stuart tackles a wide range of complex financial and property questions from listeners navigating wealth-building decisions. He begins with a couple considering converting their first home into an investment property. Stuart breaks down the implications of their joint ownership structure, refinancing strategy, and whether they've missed the opportunity for negative gearing, providing insight into how high- and middle-income earners can best structure property portfolios.He then addresses a nuanced question about the transfer of assets from a discretionary trust to a testamentary trust upon death. Stuart explains the differences, key considerations, and...2025-07-2133 min
The Stuart Bedasso ShowSydney Sweeney's BathwaterIs it end stage capitalism or folks just getting their kicks...or both! Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap, because...you asked for it? Carrie's got a new 2nd job. We're looking up dinglberry porn. You can jig if you want to. Support us always at www.StuartBedasso.com2025-06-011h 07InvestopolyQ&A: Whether to sell ungeared property, property equity funding retirement, property strategy in Sydney...Register for live event on 28 May at 7pmIn this Q&A episode, Stuart explores whether it's worth holding low- or ungeared property investments when shares often offer higher returns. He explains why opportunity cost matters—but also why property’s stability, tax treatment, and long-term compounding still make it a valuable part of a diversified portfolio.He also answers a common question: if you don’t plan to sell your investment properties, how do you turn that equity into cash flow in retirement? Stuart outlines several strategies, including using offsets, redrawing, or modest leverage to acc...2025-05-1931 minInvestopolyQ&A: Develop or sell with DA, rentinvesting considerations, does property add meaningful diversification in a portfolio and more...In this Q&A episode, Stuart unpacks a wide range of listener questions, from navigating complex property strategies to exploring the role of diversification in a balanced investment portfolio. He shares tailored insights with AJ on managing a high-income household, including whether to sell, develop, or hold investment properties, how to structure super contributions and if moving into a completed knockdown-rebuild could offer tax advantages.Peter and Veronika weigh whether to sell their fully paid-off Rockdale unit or hold while rentvesting—and Stuart considers the timing and risks of Sydney’s apartment market. For Greg, the focus is o...2025-03-2433 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & AstronomyUnraveling Mars' Ancient Water History, Moon's Ejected Origins, and the Quest for Lunar Habitats: S28E13SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 13Mysteries of Water on Mars and the Origins of Earth's MoonIn this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries about the history of water on Mars. New research reveals thousands of mounds on the Martian northern plains, rich in clay minerals, indicating that this area was once submerged under a vast ocean. These findings, reported in Nature Geoscience, suggest that the mounds preserve a complete geological history of water on Mars, making them prime targets for future exploration missions searching for signs of past life.Could the Moon...2025-01-2920 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & AstronomyCosmic Mysteries of Fast Radio Bursts, Marsquakes Unveiled, and the Celestial Show of Comet Atlas: S28E12SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 12Unveiling the Mysteries of Fast Radio Bursts and Mars' GeologyIn this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the enigmatic origins of fast radio bursts (FRBs), those mysterious cosmic phenomena that release immense energy in mere nanoseconds. Recent findings challenge existing theories about their sources, suggesting that some FRBs may originate from regions in ancient, dead galaxies, raising profound questions about the nature of these bursts and their potential as cosmic probes.Is Mars Still Geologically Active?A new study based on data from NASA's InSight lander...2025-01-2831 minInvestopolyEp 339: Property market expectations for 2025New Report: The Evidence-Based Approach to Investing in Property & Shares: download here.Read full blog here.In this episode, Stuart delves into the key trends and expectations shaping the Australian property market in 2025. He unpacks the fascinating dynamics driving property prices across the nation’s capital cities. From Perth's explosive growth to Melbourne's ongoing flat cycle, Stuart provides expert insights into the factors influencing the market, including interstate migration, loan volumes, housing supply, and the anticipated interest rate cuts.Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, this episode offers va...2025-01-1426 minInvestopolyEp 335: The long-term future of property: How will it impact investors?New Report: The Evidence-Based Approach to Investing in Property & Shares: download here.Read full blog here.In this episode, Stuart delves into the long-term future of property investing in Australia and what it means for investors. With a federal election on the horizon in May 2025, housing affordability is set to take centre stage, but will it result in real change? Stuart explains why government reliance on property-related taxes makes meaningful reform unlikely.He explores the impact of high-density "activity centres" in Melbourne and Sydney, unpacking research that suggests these developments don’t...2024-12-1730 min
The Good Drop with Hawkes and ADEpisode 033 - Dr Stuart KhanOn Episode 033 of The Good Drop with Hawkes & AD - was Dr Stuart Khan, Professor and Head of School Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney.
Stuart is also an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW, and a Hans Fischer Fellow at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. He’s published over 200 peer reviewed journal articles on issues relating to water quality treatment, including drinking water, wastewater, water recycling and desalination, among other integral aspects of water use.
Stuart’s interest in Urban water management, water quality and treatment has l...2024-11-031h 14
Rotary MattersTake the Train to End PolioEnterprising Sydneysider Mark Anderson explains the highlysuccessful Train Ride to End Polio. Next one is Thursday 24 October 2024. Ride190 stations in one day or join the train at your station for as many stops asyou want. We will ride the train to every railway station in Sydney to raise
funds to END POLIO NOW. It used to be that trains were part of the polioproblem, as they gave the poliovirus the perfect way to rapidly spread far andwide. Then, in 2001, trains became part of the solution, with all children
aboard Indian trains being immunised. Now, Pakistan has adopted the same
...2024-10-1516 minInvestopolyCase Study: Property in super, shares and the need for diversificationIn this case study episode, Stuart Wemyss explores the journey of a client who has successfully navigated property investment within their superannuation, shares, and the importance of diversification. Working with the client since 2009, Stuart details their progression from an initial $4.8 million in assets to an impressive $9 million. The episode highlights the client's strategic acquisition of five apartments in Sydney and Melbourne, achieving significant long-term growth rates of 6.3% and 7.1% per annum, respectively.Stuart delves into the client's approach, which included geographical diversification and the strategic allocation of funds into shares within their superannuation. He also shares valuable insights...2024-07-0814 min
The Solutionists, with Mark ScottThe sewage solution – The promise of recycled water and why it’s so hard to swallowAs the climate changes and populations boom, water supplies are under increasing pressure. The idea of drinking water that was once swirling down your toilet bowl or kitchen sink may make you feel squeamish, but it could hold the key to future water security. University of Sydney Professor Stuart Khan explains the promise of purified recycled water, and how it can future-proof water supplies in a thirsty nation prone to drought. “There is the opportunity to start thinking more about a circular economy and how we might reuse the water that we’re current...2024-05-1428 minInvestopolyEp 303: Melbourne property will deliver the strongest growth over the next decadeRead full blog here.In this episode, Stuart makes a compelling case for why the Melbourne property market is poised to deliver the strongest capital growth among Australian capital cities over the next decade. Despite negative sentiment driven by factors like stricter tenancy laws, increased taxation, and concerns over the state's escalating debt, Stuart argues that Melbourne's property prices are currently undervalued relative to other cities like Sydney.He presents data illustrating how Melbourne's median house prices have underperformed in recent years, suggesting that the market is due for a rebound in line with the...2024-05-0718 minInvestopolyEp 295: Should you sell an underperforming apartment? Part 2Read full blog here.In Part 1, the podcast scrutinised the performance of apartment markets in major Australian cities over the past decade, uncovering reasons behind their underperformance and prospects for a new growth cycle. In this podcast episode, Stuart Wemyss provides a deep dive into the critical decision of whether to sell underperforming apartments in Australia's real estate market. Wemyss meticulously analyses the performance of apartment markets in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane over the past decade, shedding light on factors influencing their growth potential.Listeners gain valuable insights into the contrasting dynamics of a...2024-03-1215 min
Rotary MattersRotarians Ease the Pain for Ukrainians. And save lives at sea.
The Rotary Club of Sydney Cove provides resources to ease the plight of Ukrainians displaced within their country and those who settle in Australia. Another fine example of putting service above self. Guy Glenny also explains their long standing Sailing Regatta which raises funds to support families of sailors lost at sea on the Sydney Hobart yacht race.
2024-01-1921 minInvestopolyUnraveling the Differences: Melbourne vs Sydney Property Markets and What's Ahead for 2024 Read the full blog here. Ever wondered why the Melbourne and Sydney housing markets are as different as chalk and cheese? Well, it's time to quench your curiosity! I'm your host, Stuart Wemyss, and in this fascinating episode, we'll be demystifying the disparities between these two major Australian cities. We'll dive deep into historical growth rates, scrutinise current property prices, and explore unique factors such as population demographics and geographical features that are making waves in these markets. We'll also confront the elephant in the room - the escalating issue of traffic congestion in both cities.2023-12-1217 min
In Her WordsSydney Cummings Houdyshell Tops 1.5 MILLION on YouTubeSydney Cummings Houdyshell has drawn more than one and a half MILLION subscribers to her YouTube channel featuring regular workouts aimed at real women. Sydney offers a refreshing dose of authenticity and unabashed encouragement. She went to WVU on a track scholarship and has worked her butt off (literally) to get where she is. And my sense is… she ain’t done yet! COUNT ME AS A FAN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-11-0953 min
British Murders with Stuart BluesInterview #44 | The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher with Paul MacNamaraI welcome Paul MacNamara to the show in this interview episode to discuss his debut book, 'The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher.'Paul was born in Sydney and has worked as an educator in several correctional centres in Australia. He has also worked as a teacher in the juvenile justice system.He never held a political position on the prison system and knew very little of the workings of a jail. Through 'The Criminal Class', Paul has created a thought-provoking tale based on his surreal and eye-opening experience that is...2023-10-2346 min
Rotary MattersTB and Leprosy are Curable!
Brilliant Sydney researcher Mikaela Coleman won
a Rotary Global Grant to investigate the scale of TB and Leprosy in the Pacific
Islands. She meets community leaders, politicians and donors who all want to
eradicate these diseases. But they don't always see eye to eye where the
solutions are often frustrated by rising sea levels inundating some of the
health facilities. Listen to this passionate and eloquent young Australian.
Brilliant Sydney researcher Mikaela Coleman won
a Rotary Global Grant to investigate the scale of TB and Leprosy in the Pacific
Islands. She m...2023-10-1327 min
Rotary MattersThe Eyes Have It!
Thanks to volunteers from the Sydney
ophthalmology profession, supported by Rotary, eyesight problems in Santiago
City, Philippines were substantially reduced. This same dedication applied when
the program was introduced with great success to Griffith and neighbouring
towns in New South Wales. Mark Hedges, International Director, Turramurra
Rotary Club explains.
Thanks to volunteers from the Sydney
ophthalmology profession, supported by Rotary, eyesight problems in Santiago
City, Philippines were substantially reduced. This same dedication applied when
the program was introduced with great success to Griffith and neighbouring
towns in New South Wales. Mark H...2023-09-2918 min
The PAWlywood PAWdcastStuart Little (with special guest Rohan)Sydney & Shannon sit down with STUART LITTLE aficionado Rohan and take a trip down memory lane marked by friends, family, and feline gangsters. Why do we all share Chuck E. Cheese-based childhood trauma? Can one be both a brother and a mouse? How many kids’ movies will we cover that reference THE GODFATHER? Cause it seems like everyone’s doing it. Instagram | YouTube2023-08-271h 33
The SEI Podcast SeriesReimagining our future: communities confronting the realities of climate changeMany of us understand the gravity of the climate crisis and what needs to be done, so what’s standing in our way? What will it take for our future to be reimagined to enable all life to flourish? In this panel discussion, hear from researchers and communities from across Australia and India who are taking collective action to create real and sustainable futures. Learn more about this event here.Timestamps 00:50 Introduction: what are climate imaginaries? - Danielle Celermajer 06:50 Food security and the need for resilient local food systems - Stuart Whitelaw ...2023-04-1953 min
Reimagined FuturesEpisode 4: MoruyaFlying across the Indian Ocean to Australia, we arrive in the small town of Moruya on the southern coast of New South Wales. We’ll discover how a not-for-profit community group called Sustainability Agriculture Gardening Eurobodalla (SAGE) formed, and about their dream to develop a strong community-based food system. We will also follow them through the fires and floods and hear how these climactic disasters forced them to re-evaluate their relationship to the land.
Delve into the series more and explore our show notes here: https://tinyurl.com/5x9bwxas
Credits
Narrated by: Maria Paul...2023-03-1627 min
The Jordan Innovation LabEpisode 4: SydneyToday we meet Sydney, a senior at JHS who recently committed to play basketball at UNC Chapel Hill. Today's guest host is Jasmin, an Innovation Lab student who is also a member of the JHS women's basketball team.2023-02-0719 min
The Soulful CEOCycle Syncing and why you should be using this powerful tool in your business with Sydney KerrHosted by holistic business coach, Katy Stuart, The Soulful CEO podcast is your home for all things business strategy, mindset, and a dash of woo. This podcast features solo episodes packed with insight and value, as well as expert guest interviews with some of Katy's favorite names in the industry. The Soulful CEO is designed to empower and educate driven, soul-led women with real stories, honest truths, tried-and-true biz strategy, and everything you need to know to create a life and business better than your wildest dreams.
In this guest expert episode, I am talking with, Sydney...2022-11-2550 min
Rotary MattersExploring Hidden Sydney plus the Train Ride to End PolioWith proceeds devoted to the Rotary Foundation, author and historian Trevor McAlister introduces his fascinating book Exploring Hidden Sydney which uncovers the secret histories behind over 700 sites and buildings. www.woodslanepress.com.au In this episode we also meet Mark Anderson on the train during the hugely successful End Polio Train Ride.2022-10-3023 min
CouchfishCouchfish: A Personal History of FlyingAs this Couchfish leg, from Kuala Lumpur to Medan, will be the only flight of the entire itinerary, I thought I’d write a bit about flying. Also, for a bit of fun, I’m giving away eight annual subscriptions (worth US$70 apiece) to Couchfish—all you need do is tell me the answer to any one of the photo quizzes below. Answers are only accepted here, in the comments—not on Twitter, email or by postcard. First correct answer for each wins.The crackling AirAsia voiceover is in my head as I lever myself into my legroom...2022-09-1311 minInvestopolyNow’s a great time to buy property. Here’s why…In mid-2021, I wrote this blog: “Don’t buy a property in this market…” because, at that time, many property buyers were over-paying for property just to get into the market. I call it the FOMO premium, for lack of a better term (more about this below). My thesis was that since it’s never wise to allow fear (e.g., FOMO) to influence financial decision making, it was better to not buy property in 2021 if it meant having to overpay. We all know that the market has cooled somewhat this year. It is now my view that this i...2022-07-2617 min
The Comedian's Comedian Podcast409 - Sean McLoughlinBarnstorming breakthrough-in-waiting, Sean McLoughlin is extremely adept at big chunky stand-up with an interesting moral core. We outline his journey from an angry young man who either needed “a hug or a slap”, through the transformative effects of both being onstage and getting proper therapy, to a towering performer with gigs at the Palladium, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall under his belt. We also discover his conscious effort to maintain eye contact; how he became more reliable to bookers; and whether tall people come across as angry when they’re just animated…25 m...2022-07-221h 24InvestopolyWhy did apartments miss out on the recent property boom? It’s been well documented that property prices rose significantly over the course of 2020 and 2021. According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, median house prices in eastern capital cities rose between 30% to 40% over those 2 years. However, unfortunately apartments underperformed compared to houses in a big way. I wanted to discuss why this occurred and consider what growth prospects apartments might provide in the future. Apartment prices are low relative to houses The chart below compares the median price of apartments to median price of houses from March 1980 to March 2022 (source: REIA...2022-07-1215 min
Rotary MattersThe Story Behind Sydney's Biggest Book Fair. Michael Cleary.Sydney's biggest book fair offers 110,000 books, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, games, vinyl records and stamp collections. It is massive undertaking relying on thousands of volunteer hours all dedicated to supporting Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury. Michael Cleary explains the history, how it all works and what visitors will experience at this exciting event. Knox Grammar School Wahroonga, 14-17 July 2022. www.lifelineh2h.org.au2022-07-0826 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & AstronomyStrange New Readings From Voyager 1 In Interstellar SpaceSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 60*Strange new readings from Voyager 1 in interstellar spaceWhile the Voyager 1 spacecraft continues to return science data and otherwise operate as normal, the mission team is searching for the source of a system data issue.*Artemis 1 to return to the launch pad.NASA are looking at rolling the Artemis 1 SLS-Space Launch System Moon rocket and Orion spacecraft out of the Vehicle Assembly Building and back to launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida later this month for another attempt at a wet dress rehearsal.*New satellite manufacturing hubs to...2022-06-0353 min
The Leadership Lounge PodcastPodcast - Episode 95 - Clare Griffiths - 5 x Paralympian, Wheelchair Basketball CoachClare Griffiths was one of Britain's top wheelchair basketball players competing for her country from 1998 to 2016, retiring after a career high and team PB finish of 4th place in Rio with GB competing in their first major championship medal match.
In September 1997, Clare sustained damage to her spinal cord after a horse riding accident which left her paralysed from the waist down. Sport has always been a large part of her life and Clare took up wheelchair basketball during her time in rehab at Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Home of Paralympic Games). Within a year, Clare made her de...2022-05-2522 min
British Murders with Stuart BluesS05E02 | Brian Blackwell | The Murders of Sydney and Jackie BlackwellIn the second episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Brian Blackwell.On July 25, 2004, 18-year-old Brian Blackwell brutally murdered his parents, Sydney and Jackie Blackwell, with a claw hammer and a knife.He stabbed his parents a total of 50 times between them.After being diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) by three psychiatrists and two psychologists, Brian was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.He was handed a life sentence on June 29, 2005, by Mr Justice Royce with a minimum term t...2022-02-0323 min
The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast#141 Ava Irani - Functional SpiritualityJoin Stuart Watkins and Ava Irani in this candid and humble conversation.Yogi/ philosopher inspiring an intentional life.📍 W.A.🔮 Studio @SpandaSchool🍃 Silent Retreats in the Forest🤍 Podcast @FunctionalSpiritualityAva’s yoga journey started in 2008 when she tasted her first savasana at the end of a 90 minute hot yoga class in Sydney, Australia. She was hooked, and became part of the furniture at the local studio while studying communications and philosophy at the University of Sydney.In 2011 she completed her first 500hour yoga teacher training, along with her very first...2022-01-071h 36
SCG PodcastStuart Clark on the 2021-22 Ashes and Playing at the SCGLeading wicket-taker in Australia's dominant 5-0 Ashes series win in 2006-07, former Test quick Stuart Clark reflects on his favourite playing moments and previews the upcoming summer of cricket.2021-12-0120 min
CouchfishCouchfish: Ghost storyThe family and I are up in Bali’s hills at the moment. A bit of a long weekend of R&R with a cooler climate. Perched on one of Mount Batukaru’s ridges, the small, family-owned resort is not short of views—I’ve written about Sarinbuana before. In the distance, South Bali’s lights flicker, sometimes, like now, with a wild electric storm beyond.Closer to home, there’s a deep river valley dotted with tiny icy waterfalls below us. Crickets hum, roosters call, and now and then, the rumble of distant thunder. Oh and the dog, nes...2021-11-2112 min
InvestopolyHow to invest in property for less than $1 millionIt is becoming increasingly difficult to buy an investment-grade house for under $1 million in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. This begs the question; if your investment property budget is less than $1 million, where and how do you invest it?Brisbane is becoming more difficultIn early August 2021, I presented an investment case for buying an investment-grade home in Brisbane. My wife and I subsequently followed this advice (I put my money where my mouth is) and we purchased an investment-grade house in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly, which settled last month.Whilst I am still very bullish about the Brisbane...2021-11-0920 min
InvestopolyHow to invest in property for less than $1 millionIt is becoming increasingly difficult to buy an investment-grade house for under $1 million in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. This begs the question; if your investment property budget is less than $1 million, where and how do you invest it?
Brisbane is becoming more difficult
In early August 2021, I presented an investment case for buying an investment-grade home in Brisbane. My wife and I subsequently followed this advice (I put my money where my mouth is) and we purchased an investment-grade house in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly, which settled last month.
Whilst I am still very bullish about the Brisbane market...2021-11-0920 min
InvestopolyWill the property market ever crash?Will the property market ever crash?
I started ProSolution almost 20 years ago and if there's been one common theme over that time, it is how "expensive" property is. This theme can be expressed in many ways such as predictions of property market crashes, housing affordability "crisis", comparison of Australian property prices to other parts of the world and so forth. This noise is often unhelpful for property buyers.
The reality is that property has always seemed relatively expensive. And it's probably never going to change. You must get used to it and learn to make prudent decisions despite the prevailing...2021-10-2618 min
CouchfishCouchfish: Why don’t you speak my language?Years ago, I was at the Jolly Frog Guesthouse in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi. The guesthouse was a backpacker haven. It had a lawn garden and rooms running around the edge with a few more down floating on the river. The lawn had hammocks strung and deckchairs scattered. The restaurant was cheapish and the beer cold. Many a stay was extended. I was travelling with a Swiss girlfriend at the time, and she had a firm grasp on a gaggle of languages. Five from memory. One night at the ever jam-packed restaurant, we needed to share a table wi...2021-09-0707 min
InvestopolyInvestment case for Brisbane property: Pros and consI hosted a seminar in August 2018 where I presented an investment case for (investment-grade) houses in Brisbane in the $800,000 to $1m price range. It was my thesis that they represented excellent value and had a high probability of delivering above-average returns in the medium term. An investment grade house that sold for circa $800,000 in late 2018 would be worth well over $1 million today.Depending on your financial position, existing assets and investment strategy, an investment-grade property in Brisbane might still be an excellent investment. I set out some pros and cons to consider in this blog (in no particular order).2021-08-0419 min
InvestopolyInvestment case for Brisbane property: Pros and consI hosted a seminar in August 2018 where I presented an investment case for (investment-grade) houses in Brisbane in the $800,000 to $1m price range. It was my thesis that they represented excellent value and had a high probability of delivering above-average returns in the medium term. An investment grade house that sold for circa $800,000 in late 2018 would be worth well over $1 million today.
Depending on your financial position, existing assets and investment strategy, an investment-grade property in Brisbane might still be an excellent investment. I set out some pros and cons to consider in this blog (in no particular order).
Pro...2021-08-0418 min
Sydney Sexual Health CentreEP 28 - Co-designing for Sexual Health: Developing the International Student Health HubThe International Student Health Hub is a resource that has been developed to share sexual and reproductive health information with international students. It is a 'one stop shop' for information and was developed as part of the Play Safe Programs run by NSW Health's STI Program Unit (STIPU). In this podcast I am joined by Maddy and Anju, 2 of the co-leaders who developed the project along with a number of partners (listed below). I am then joined by Sujith to speak about his experience as an international student involved in the co-design process.
The website can be accessed here: https...2021-06-0725 min
CouchfishCouchfish: Write me at Poste RestanteTechnology is all about making life easier right? I must confess today has not been a day made easier by technology. Fact. It started at 2 am with an email (thank you dear sender!) and my day has been careening downhill ever since.It is days like this though, that have me harking back to the lesser–tech days of travel. Pre internet. Pre social media. Where, as soon as you hit a new town you’d be staying at for a while, your first port of call would be the post office. Why?Even Charles Sobr...2021-04-2706 min
CouchfishCouchfish: “I was in a plane crash last night.”It took me about fifteen years of living in Southeast Asia to cross the equator on the ground. Sure I’d flown over it numerous occasions heading to and from Sydney, Australia, but on the ground? Never. It wasn’t until I was returning from an uber–relaxing stint on the Togean Islands that I managed it.The Togeans are an archipelago sitting in the Gulf of Tomini towards the north of Sulawesi. They’re approached from Ampana to the south or Gorontalo to the north. We’d spent three weeks there, with a week at a resort tow...2021-04-2010 min
WTF Gym TalkGrowing A YouTube Channel to One Million Subscribers With Dustin HoudysellRecently, I interviewed Sydney Cummings on an episode of Shoot The Shit. While Sydney is obviously the well known name and face of Royal Change - you can't discuss the business side of this company without talking to her fiance and partner, Dustin Houdysell.
He's a true numbers guy (former CPA), has a natural eye for design and has self-taught himself videography (to a ridiculously impressive level).
Had a blast with this conversation. Hope you enjoy it.
@d_houdyshell 2021-04-021h 27
CouchfishCouchfish: One year onSide note: I’ve linked to a lot of other Couchfish writing in this post, but I’ve tried to link solely to the free–to–read pieces—enjoy! Want to read them all? Get 50% off a Couchfish membership here.One year down—who knows how many to go. On March 30, Couchfish turned one year old. Before anything else, thank you for your support through the journey so far. I hope you’ve found the trip interesting, amusing, and at times, unusual. Most importantly, I hope I’ve succeeded, to some degree, at the founding goal of this entire proj...2021-03-3111 minRotary MattersOn Yer Ebike! Jake Southall. Sydney Electric BikesElectric bikes are taking the cycling world by storm. Riders can now tackle hills which were previously inaccessible. They are fun to ride, relatively inexpensive to own and to run. There are E bikes to suit all styles of cycling...road, mountain, cargo, cruiser and more. We meet Jake Southall whose company Sydney Electric Bikes is a sponsor of the Rotary owned Bobbin Head Cycle Classic..aka The Bobbo. Jake tells us what to look for in buying an Ebike, what they cost and how to make the right choice. www.sydneyelectricbikes.com.au2021-03-3025 min
Teach Me About the Great Lakes27: The Claws Have the Sweetest MeatToday's guests are Dr. Brian Roth of Michigan State University, Greg Hitzroth of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, and the producers of the Introduced podcast: Bonnie Willison, Sydney Widell, and special guest Tim Campbell.Links:IISG’s Aquatic Invasive Species pageInvasive Crayfish Collaborative Google GroupOptimus PrimeRed Swamp CrayfishMichigan DNR: Red Swamp CrayfishVirile CrayfishCrawfish chimneysCrayfish plagueUSGS: Rusty CrayfishA nice interview with Reuben Keller about his workAquatic Invaders in th...2021-03-021h 08WTF Gym TalkShoot The Shit | Sydney CummingsWelcome to the first segment of Shoot The Shit - a longform conversation with individuals within the fitness industry who are doing amazing things. In this debut episode, I have Sydney Cummings in-studio to discuss the insane growth of her business Royal Change. As a former collegiate athlete turned personal trainer, Sydney decided to go all in on digital fitness via YouTube back in 2017.
In fact, I actually took a random meeting with Sydney back then to lend some advice in regards to her future career - and while I wish I could take credit for this wo...2021-02-262h 33
InvestopolyFour reasons the property market will take off in 2021During 2020, most economists and commentators predicted that property values would plummet by 10%, 20% or even 30%! In May I wrote a blog outlining the reasons why I disagreed with these overly bearish forecasts. We now know that property prices didn't fall by any more than 2% to 3% and have since recovered.
In 2021, I predict the property market rhetoric will switch from "values will fall" to "values are too high"! The media will start saying that property prices are too high, they're over-valued and so on. Again, they will be wrong. Be prepared to expect and ignore this useless hyperbole.
Here are 4 reasons that...2020-12-1515 min
InvestopolyFour reasons the property market will take off in 2021During 2020, most economists and commentators predicted that property values would plummet by 10%, 20% or even 30%! In May I wrote a blog outlining the reasons why I disagreed with these overly bearish forecasts. We now know that property prices didn’t fall by any more than 2% to 3% and have since recovered.In 2021, I predict the property market rhetoric will switch from “values will fall” to “values are too high”! The media will start saying that property prices are too high, they’re over-valued and so on. Again, they will be wrong. Be prepared to expect and ignore this useless hyperbole.Here are 4 r...2020-12-1516 min
InvestopolyResearch report: Performance review of investment-grade apartmentsIt is my observation that investment-grade apartments in Melbourne have under-performed (from a capital growth perspective) compared to houses over the past 8 to 10 years.That is, apartments have generated very little capital growth (sometimes none), whereas houses have grown in value by between 5% and 8% p.a. over the same period.I have prepared a detailed report investigating the factors that have contributed towards this capital growth performance gap. Whilst I have focused my analysis on the Melbourne market, many of the factors identified and discussed have had an impact in Melbourne and to a lesser extent, Sydney....2020-10-2722 min
InvestopolyResearch report: Performance review of investment-grade apartmentsIt is my observation that investment-grade apartments in Melbourne have under-performed (from a capital growth perspective) compared to houses over the past 8 to 10 years.
That is, apartments have generated very little capital growth (sometimes none), whereas houses have grown in value by between 5% and 8% p.a. over the same period.
I have prepared a detailed report investigating the factors that have contributed towards this capital growth performance gap. Whilst I have focused my analysis on the Melbourne market, many of the factors identified and discussed have had an impact in Melbourne and to a lesser extent, Sydney.
I provide a...2020-10-2721 minRotary MattersDressing for Success.....Empowering WomenThe mission of Dress for Success it to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. We meet Vicki Hartley CEO of Dress for Success, Sydney who explains how it all works, the role of Rotary, where the garments come from, how funds are raised and the impact that the program has on women seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce. And how they are managing during the Covid 19 restrictions. www.sydney.dressforsuccess.org2020-10-1625 min
Off AirIs Locky from the Bach shit, Shore good to be rich in Sydney & would Trump ever peacefully leave.....Locky from the Bach told two girls he loved them then canned one of themA bunch of little rich kids from Sydney want to spit on homeless peopleIf Donald Trump loses the US election........he would peacefully cede power right.....right.....sure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-09-3000 minRotary MattersBehind the Scenes at St Ives Rotary ClubThis week we take a look at the Rotary Club of St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. Russell Crofts the President explains how it all started, the way that the club is governed and some of the community projects they support. Di Barnes, PR Director for the club discusses the Pride of Workmanship Award and the successful Tree of Joy project. St Ives is a relatively affluent suburb with good schools, shops, transport, some large homes, leafy streets and is surrounded by beautiful national park. We conclude with a look at laterite and its significance, geologically and as...2020-09-2526 min
Lost PhotographersThe Wormhole - Ep 20We visit the Manly Wormhole for a sunrise shoot and help a local with an iPhone selfie shot on a precarious rock overhang. Recorded as it happened by Stuart and Logan on 2 September 2020 in Sydney Australia. Images from this shoot can be found at Stuart's Instagram Page and the lost photographers web site where there are links to all our podcasts and images.
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lost-photographers...2020-09-1512 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & AstronomyFinding Our Place in the Universe*Finding our place in the UniverseDeep sea ocean sediments are helping scientists better understand the complicated structure of our local galactic neighbourhood.*New Zealand’s rocket lab back in the airRocket Lab has successfully placed a new Earth observation satellite into orbit. The flight was the first since July’s failed launch attempt.*Project starship gathers paceSpaceX boss Elon Musk says his interplanetary colonial transport rocket -- Starship could undertake its first orbital test flight as soon as next year.*Another meteor show for SydneyAnother Meteor has been spotted stre...2020-09-0732 min
The SydcastStuart Weitzman: The Man Who Made the $1 Million ShoeEpisode SummaryIf Stuart Weitzman - storyteller, entrepreneur, impresario - had a motto it would be “stand on the shoulders of others.” That simple phrase characterizes his approach to business, branding, and advertising and has helped him create a shoe that regularly walks the red carpet while remaining affordably accessible. From his first shoe design sketches to opening the first shoe store on Rodeo Drive, Stuart shares stories of how Stuart Weitzman shoes became a coveted celebrity brand, in this episode of The Sydcast.Syd FinkelsteinSyd Finkel...2020-08-3155 minLost PhotographersTurimetta Channel - Ep 19Logan and Stuart at Turimetta Beach for a sunrise shoot. This time we had a chance meet with Matt Barry from the OzScapers podcast crew and discusssed why not to predict the weather and post it on social media! Recorded as it happened on 1 June 2020 in Sydney Australia. Images from this shoot can be found at Stuart's Instagram Page and the lost photographers web site where there are links to all our podcasts and images.
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dibble...2020-08-1210 minLost PhotographersTricky Turimetta - Ep18Logan and Stuart decide to video the Turimetta sunrise with a complaints sound track and design the best zoom lens sound ever. Logan falls into a hole and performs some risky rock climbing on the return. We discuss perfect cloud formations and how the channels change with the shifting sands and tides. Our photo shoots have been slowed by COVID-19 but now the situation is easing in Australia we hope to be back with more episodes. Recorded as it happened on 7 May 2020 at Turimetta Beach, Sydney Australia. Find out more about us at the Lost Photographers website
...2020-06-2013 minLost PhotographersAvalon Sunrise Sensation! - Ep17The website predictions for a good sky were promising and did not disappoint. The Avalon morning light put on a great show for us to shoot. Recorded as it happened on 16th April 2020 at Avalon Beach, Sydney Australia. Images from this shoot can be found at Logan’s instagram page and the lost photographers web site where there are links to all our podcasts and images.
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logan_dibble123/
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Send in a voice message: https://an...2020-04-2713 minLost PhotographersNarra to Turri at Sunrise - Ep16A sunrise photo shoot to capture the ocean flow and a new Instagram profile image for Logan. This was recorded as it happened on 25th March 2020 at North Turimetta in Sydney Australia. Logan and Stuart are at lostphotographers.com where you can listen to all our podcasts and find links to Instagram with Logan’s new profile image.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lost-photographers/message2020-04-1711 minLost PhotographersThere's a Car Driving in the Pool! - Ep15Stuart and Logan were surprised to see a car in the rock pool during an early morning sunrise shoot at a local Sydney beach.
We can be found at lostphotographers.com with links to all our podcasts and images.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lost-photographers/message2020-03-2612 minLost PhotographersWater Dragons at Upper Gledhill Falls - Ep14A couple of curious Water Dragons joined us for this photo shoot at Upper Gledhill Falls, now flowing into Pittwater after months of little rain. This Sydney swimming hole offers an alternative to the nearby beaches, in a nice bush setting. Recorded as it happened on 2 February 2020
We can be found at lostphotographers.com with links to all our podcasts and images.
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InvestopolyThe cost to hold an investment property hits an all-time lowOver the last few weeks, lenders have aggressively cut fixed rates, particularly for investors that borrow on an interest only basis. Three and five year fixed rates now range between 3.18% and 3.40% p.a. This means the cost to hold an investment property is as low as it's ever been.
This doesn't mean we all should run out and buy an investment property.
The cost to hold a median property
The graph below charts the annual after-tax holding cost of a median value house (average of Melbourne & Sydney) expressed in today's dollars. As you can see, a property's after-tax holding costs...2020-02-2612 min
InvestopolyThe cost to hold an investment property hits an all-time lowOver the last few weeks, lenders have aggressively cut fixed rates, particularly for investors that borrow on an interest only basis. Three and five year fixed rates now range between 3.18% and 3.40% p.a. This means the cost to hold an investment property is as low as it’s ever been.This doesn’t mean we all should run out and buy an investment property.The cost to hold a median propertyThe graph below charts the annual after-tax holding cost of a median value house (average of Melbourne & Sydney) expressed in today’s dollars. As you can see, a proper...2020-02-2613 minLost PhotographersBlue Mountains Deluge - Ep13Sydney has been hit with the heaviest rain in 30 years causing flooding, extinguishing bush fires and the creeks are overflowing. We decided to go to the Blue Mountains for the weekend and photograph the magnificent waterfalls. The volume of water was extreme and the waterfalls may not be this full again for a long time. This short podcast was recorded before conditions became too difficult. On the second day we were faced with land slips and heavier rain, so left to avoid closed roads. Recorded as it happened on 8 February 2020
We can be found at lostphotographers.com...2020-02-1507 min
InvestopolyAre investment-grade apartments primed for growth in Melbourne and Sydney?Over the past few years I have observed a strong trend of investment-grade house prices growing stronger than apartments. It is true that all markets move in cycles and all cycles come to an end, eventually. It's my thesis that several factors (such as the fall in the volume of new apartments, contraction of borrowing capacity and high population growth) are conspiring to create a growth cycle for older-style, investment-grade apartments.
Supply of new build apartments drying up, fast
Development approvals for new apartments has been falling dramatically over the past few years. In Sydney, the volume of new apartments...2020-02-0517 min
InvestopolyAre investment-grade apartments primed for growth in Melbourne and Sydney?Over the past few years I have observed a strong trend of investment-grade house prices growing stronger than apartments. It is true that all markets move in cycles and all cycles come to an end, eventually. It’s my thesis that several factors (such as the fall in the volume of new apartments, contraction of borrowing capacity and high population growth) are conspiring to create a growth cycle for older-style, investment-grade apartments.Supply of new build apartments drying up, fastDevelopment approvals for new apartments has been falling dramatically over the past few years. In Sydney, the volume of new ap...2020-02-0518 minLost PhotographersFrenchs Creek Waterfall Adventure - Ep12Why did Logan walk back along the trail barefoot? Our theories about why sneezing can be dangerous and what cleans lenses better than a lens cloth? This is the first good fall of rain in Sydney for months and we went in search of fast flowing waterfalls. Recorded as it happened on 18 January 2020. We can be found at lostphotographers.com with links to all our podcasts and Instagram pages with an image from this shoot.
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logan_dibble123/
Website https...2020-01-2630 minLost PhotographersTurimetta Abstract - TrailerFind the full episode where you found this trailer. “Turimetta Abstract” is the minimalism and abstract photoshoot on a muggy sunrise at North Turimetta Beach, Sydney. Logan found some new abstract compositions and Stuart fell into a rock pool. Recorded as it happened on 30th November 2019. We can be found at lostphotographers.com with links to all our podcasts and Instagram pages with images from this shoot.
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logan_dibble123/
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
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Send in a voic...2020-01-0100 minLost PhotographersWhale Beach Smoke Haze - TrailerFind the full episode where you found this trailer. “Whale Beach Smoke Haze” The morning was smokey from the bush fires near Sydney, creating unusual sunrise conditions. In this episode the camera gear was put in peril and Logan destroys his microphone.
Whale beach sunrise as it happened, recorded on 7th December 2019
We can be found at lostphotographers.com with an image from this shoot and links to all our podcasts and Instagram pages
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram http...2020-01-0100 minLost PhotographersWhale Beach Smoke Haze - Ep11The morning was smokey from the bush fires near Sydney, creating unusual sunrise conditions. In this episode the camera gear was put in peril and Logan destroys his microphone.
Whale beach sunrise as it happened, recorded on 7th December 2019
We can be found at lostphotographers.com with an image from this shoot and links to all our podcasts and Instagram pages
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logan_dibble123/
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Send in a voice message...2019-12-2418 minLost PhotographersTurimetta Abstract - Ep10“Turimetta Abstract” describes a minimalism and abstract photoshoot during a muggy sunrise at North Turimetta Beach, Sydney. Logan found some new abstract compositions and Stuart fell into a rock pool. Recorded as it happened on 30th November 2019. We can be found at lostphotographers.com with links to all our podcasts and Instagram pages with images from this shoot.
Stuart Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuart.dibble/
Logan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/logan_dibble123/
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lost-photographers/message2019-12-0211 min
SCG PodcastStuart MacGill on life, playing at the SCG and his business venturesFormer Test Stuart MacGill talks to us about life after and during his cricketing career, the SCG and about his time as a trustee and his new life in the resturaunt business! 2019-11-2627 minLost PhotographersWhale Beach Sunrise Session - Ep 9This sunrise shoot was recorded at Whale Beach in Sydney with fast changing conditions on a popular morning. Find out what Logan thinks of his new camera.
Recorded as it happened on 26th October 2019. We can be found at lostphotographers.com with links to all our podcasts and Instagram pages with images from this shoot. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nsmlXAiRV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Website https://www.lostphotographers.com
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...2019-11-0805 minRotary MattersThe Jumbo Joy Flight for 300 children plus End Polio NowFor the past 35 years 300 disabled and disadvantaged children plus their carers have experienced the ride of their life as they go aloft in a Qantas Jumbo Jet, for an hour including a return to Sydney at 1500 feet over Sydney Harbour. Turramurra Rotarian Rob Byrne fills in the gaps and brings us up to date with Rotary's world wide campaign to end polio, where every dollar donated is matched twice by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Polio is almost eradicated but can still be found in remoter parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, Singer songwriter John Wright beautifully plays two...2019-11-0132 minRotary MattersRotary Youth Exchange ProgramThe Rotary Youth Exchange program enables school students to spend a year abroad, going to school, learning the language and customs of another country. We meet Zoe Evans from Sydney who is soon to go to Chile and Barbora Wallova from Germany currently in Sydney. We find out their expectations and how this unique program may fashion their future career thinking.2019-10-1130 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy73: Andromeda’s Violent HistorySpaceTime with Stuart Gary S22E73Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *Andromeda’s violent history Astronomers have pieced together the cannibalistic past of our neighbouring large galaxy Andromeda, which has now set its sights on the Milky Way as its next main course. *How old are Saturn’s rings A team of researchers has reignited the debate about the age of Saturn’s rings with a study that dates the rings as most likely to have formed early in the solar system. *Orion Launch Abort System test success NASA has carried out a successful tes...2019-10-0940 min
InvestopolyProperty Market Prediction: what will the market do from here?The media loves to talk about the property market; will prices rise or fall over the next year? It’s really not that important. “Timing” the market is virtually valueless, as I concluded in this analysis last year. That said, I understand the psychology behind it. People want to buy at the bottom of the market, just before it takes off and only experience the upside.There has been a lot of commentary recently about improvements in auction clearance rates, uptick in lending volume in July and so on. So, I thought I’d weigh into the commentary and share my...2019-09-1914 min
InvestopolyProperty Market Prediction: what will the market do from here?The media loves to talk about the property market; will prices rise or fall over the next year? It's really not that important. "Timing" the market is virtually valueless, as I concluded in this analysis last year. That said, I understand the psychology behind it. People want to buy at the bottom of the market, just before it takes off and only experience the upside.
There has been a lot of commentary recently about improvements in auction clearance rates, uptick in lending volume in July and so on. So, I thought I'd weigh into the commentary and share my views.
...2019-09-1914 minLost PhotographersSailors Bay Track Waterfall - Episode 5There has been a large dump of rain in Sydney last week after a long dry spell. The waterways have come to life again and we visited Sailors Bay track, which follows a creek leading to Sydney Harbour. There is a waterfall a few hundred meters from the harbour and in this episode, find out what happened when my camera bag dropped into the water. Find us at lostphotographers.com where there are links to podcasts and instagram. This podcast was recorded by Stuart and Logan on 31 August 2019
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SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy57: Near-Earth Asteroid Near MissThe astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime 20190807 Series 22 Episode 57 *Near-Earth asteroid near missAn asteroid as large as a football field has just flown past the Earth – with astronomers not detecting it until just hours before its close approach. *Australian rocket test fails to launchAn Australian suborbital test flight has failed before even getting off the ground. *SkyMapper surveying the southern heavensThe Australian National University’s skymapper telescope has now released well over 18 terabytes of southern sky survey imagery. *Falcon Heavy’s third flightSpaceX has launched its Falcon heavy r...2019-08-0727 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy52: A New Window On MatterThe astronomy and space science news podcastStream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime 20190712 Series 22 Episode 52 *A new window on matterNew research suggests the detection of Merging Neutron Stars could provide scientists with new insights in to the fundamental properties of matter *World’s most powerful supercomputers for the SKA projectThe giant Square Kilometre array project which is building the world’s biggest telescope in Western Australia and Southern Africa has finally completed design work on the world’s most powerful supercomputer – which will be needed to power the massive observatory. *New Zealand’s latest orbital spa...2019-07-1225 minLost PhotographersVivid Sydney Photo Shoot - Episode 1The Lost Photographers trip to Vivid Sydney to shoot the spectacular lights around the city. This episode has some suggestions to avoid the crowds and get some more unusual images. The Lost Photographers are Stuart and Logan at lostphotographers.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lost-photographers/message2019-06-1205 minWTF Gym TalkCreating Digital Revenue Streams w/ Sydney Cummings x Royal ChangeSydney lives and works in the fitness industry just like I do - in Charlotte, NC. But she went about her career growth in a much different way than most microgym owners have. What originally began as a quest to start her own gym, quickly detoured and turned into developing a YouTube channel where she would post full-length workout videos for anyone looking to get fit at home.
And it worked. Like really fucking well. Her workouts videos get ~400,000 views on a regular basis and she's completely flipped her traditional gym owning dream into a digital online presen...2019-03-2055 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & AstronomyTouchdown!This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by KiwiCo...Monthly deliveries to inspire kids to be scientists, creators, and innovators! Everything needed to create, explore, and learn—delivered. And we have a special free trial offer...just go to www.kiwico.com/spacetime Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). *Hayabusa2 touches down on the asteroid RyuguJapan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft has briefly touched down on the surface of the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for eventual return to Earth.You tube video url: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/182970407488 *Israel’s first mission on its way to the...2019-02-2728 min
Sydney Theatre CompanyEp 34: Mary Stuart Live Q&AThis episode was recorded live at Roslyn Packer Theatre for the Mary Stuart Pre-season Briefing, one of Sydney Theatre Company's Insight Events in which audiences meet the actors and creative teams behind STC’s work. In this informal Q&A, STC's literary manager Polly Rowe sits down with Mary Stuart's cast and creatives to discuss how the fascinating true story of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots is expressed in a bold new adaptation by Kate Mulvany. Mary Stuart is playing Roslyn Packer Theatre until the 2nd of March. Tickets are available at sydneytheatre.com...2019-02-1328 min
InvestopolyWhat if the property prices drop further after I buy? I will feel like a fool!No one wants to buy at the peak of the property market! Imagine if you buy a property and then a month later property values fall and it takes more than 2 years to recover to the amount you paid for it. That two years of holding costs (interest) for no gain. Would you kick yourself if that happened? This begs the question, how important is property market timing?
How important is good timing?
I used the graph below to pick two points in time to measure the importance of "good timing".
See chart here.
You will notice above that the...2018-11-0808 min
InvestopolyWhat if the property prices drop further after I buy? I will feel like a fool!No one wants to buy at the peak of the property market! Imagine if you buy a property and then a month later property values fall and it takes more than 2 years to recover to the amount you paid for it. That two years of holding costs (interest) for no gain. Would you kick yourself if that happened? This begs the question, how important is property market timing?How important is good timing?I used the graph below to pick two points in time to measure the importance of “good timing”.See chart here. You...2018-11-0809 min
SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy55: Dawn spacecraft reaches its lowest ever orbit around Ceres SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S21E55*Dawn spacecraft reaches its lowest ever orbit around CeresNASA's Dawn spacecraft has reached its lowest-ever and final orbit around dwarf planet Ceres returning thousands of stunning images and other data.*Mars at oppositionThe red planet Mars is nearing opposition – the point in its orbit when it’s on the direct opposite side of Earth to the Sun. *Enough space junk to build the Eiffel TowerAs of the end of 2017, it was determined that 19 894 bits of space junk large enough to be detected by ground based telescopes were circling the planet.*Astronomical instrumentation under new partnershipThe research and production of cutting edge...2018-07-1627 min
Sydney IdeasProfessor Stuart Kauffman: The Emergence and Evolution of Life Beyond PhysicsProfessor Stuart Kauffman is one of the most distinguished scholars of complexity and the author of several acclaimed books, including The Origins of Order: Self Organization and Selection in Evolution (1993), At Home in the Universe: The Search for Laws of Self-Organization and Complexity (1995), and Humanity in a Creative Universe (2016).
In this Sydney Ideas talk, he proposes that the ever-changing phase space of evolution means we can write no laws of motion for evolution, and it is thus not reducible to physics. The evolving biosphere is the most complex system we know in the universe.
Presented by Sydney Ideas on 1 March 2017...2017-03-0159 min
The Health SessionsEloise King: The Science Of Self-Love; How It Transformed The Relationship With MyselfThis week welcome to the show Eloise King. Journalist, author and creator of The Self-Love Project Eloise King has been considered a leader in the wellness industry for many years. She majored in psychology at The University of Sydney and went on to get one of five cadetships on offer at media conglomerate News limited. Since then, just some of her accomplishments have included: Writing for body+soul, a liftout in Australia’s #1 selling newspaper… and contributing to many more of the countries most popular health & wellness publications Working with industry heavy weights Deepak Chopra, the late Wayne Dyer...2017-02-0358 min
The Health SessionsTom Campbell: Nature Of Reality, Beating Fear & The Meaning Of LifeThis week welcome to the show Tom Campbell. He has been focused on scientifically exploring the properties, boundaries, and abilities of consciousness for the past forty years. His books, videos and workshops have reached millions of people around the world and have changed lives and opened eyes to a new way of thinking about reality: a new way of understanding physics, and a new way of understanding who, what and why we are. The MBT trilogy combines his work as a large complex systems analyst and as an explorer of the large complex system we call reality to...2017-01-101h 17