"im not owned! im not owned!!", i continue to insist as i slowly shrink and transform into a corn cob

We are (so) back at Rear Window today. And very excited to have Melbourne's Hannah Wootton in the co-pilot seat. New dawn, going to be a great new year!

Column: on blokewashing and Net-Zero Dads

Geoffrey Robertson writes: Sam Kerr’s case should never have gone to trial theage.com.au/world/europe/i…

Greg Sheridan's reflections on Pope Francis theaustralian.com.au/commentary/ref…

For decades, Zwier has been the lawyer of choice for Australia’s most powerful moguls. But lately, he’s taken on a very different client. afr.com/companies/prof…

Business is going well for advisers with links to a White House where Donald Trump is intent on liberating America from the global trading system and its allies. afr.com/companies/prof…

The dispute between the publisher of the NZ Herald and billionaire Jim Grenon – who wants to turf the board – is threatening to engulf Australian investors. afr.com/companies/medi…

An apology to the bond vigilantes on.ft.com/42Dkmpd

Whitehall talk of “boosts” and “bumper packages” is meant to clarify. Instead it confuses econ.st/44jEJco

Pope Francis is dead at 88, after a series of health struggles: cruxnow.com/obituary/2025/…

In his climb to the top of racing and rugby league, Peter V’landys has broken the rules and challenged the system. But now some in the system are fighting back. afr.com/companies/spor…

My favourite line in Myriam Robin's excellent story today on Rich Lister Justin Hemmes' foray into Melbourne and having to deal with the Victorian capital's establishment. afr.com/life-and-luxur…

I discuss the government’s housing targets with Myriam Robin in the AFR. afr.com/politics/the-o… 1/2

ABC Compass - “Yes In My Backyard” Watch our episode there now: iview.abc.net.au/show/compass

Breaking: ‘Every vote counts’: Libs mount challenge against Bradfield result afr.com/politics/feder…

Things destroyed by the internet include: dancing

Is this what the AI era is going to be like? A big four consultancy (Deloitte) does a major report for govt then says "oh we just got the names, dates and publishers" of many of the works cited WRONG. No biggie. afr.com//companies/pro…