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Can the return of Josh Frydenberg save the Liberals?

Given the Liberals are looking at two terms in opposition at a minimum, one interesting question is whether a return to parliament by former treasurer Josh Frydenberg could help.

A presidential election you mightn’t have noticed

While I’ve always been a constitutional monarchist, I became attracted to the Irish model of a republic. If Australia must become a republic, the Irish model would be the one for us – or so I once thought.

Housing values rising at the fastest pace in more than two years

The pace of growth in Australian home values accelerated in October, rising by 1.1%, the fastest monthly gain since June 2023.

My first 'roughie' call: how I predicted Gough Whitlam's dismissal, and nobody believed me

Fifty years on, I reflect on a call I made about the sacking of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. This is my take on November 11, 1975.

Switzer Investing TV – 10 Nov 2025: the market pullback explained | is the RBA really done cutting rates, and is the next move an increase?

Get the full story behind the latest stock market pullback—and how you can position your portfolio defensively in uncertain times. Paul Rickard and guests break down why the markets have turned cautious, whether rate cuts are finished, and what it all means for shares, property, and your money.

Should we be suspicious of this current market rally?

After the last week that left global investors scratching their heads, markets are back in the green — but the question is whether this bounce has real legs.

ASIC issues new warning for SMSF holders

A review by the ASIC has raised serious concerns many financial advisers may be encouraging people to set up an SMSF even though it isn’t in their best interests.

John Laws - the 'golden tonsils' - passes away, aged 90

John Laws was one of the most influential, commercially successful yet polarising figures in the history of Australian radio broadcasting. He has died at the age of 90.

Investor calendar: what to watch on the markets this week (and what to expect)

Aussie jobs data, “big four” bank earnings, and Chinese monthly activity numbers headline a busy week for investors.

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