In 1966, home ownership sat at 73 per cent. Look at us now
The Australia of 1966 – the time of ‘peak house’ – is almost unrecognisable today.
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Why I admire anyone who stands for political office
It’s popular in some quarters to be critical, even cynical, of the political class. And to be fair, there are times when the misdoings of politicians warrant criticism. But the older I get, the more sanguine I’ve become.
Now or never: single households climbing
The early decades of the 21st century show that for many people it’s all about being sufficiently agile to move from singledom to coupledom and back to single life. That’s what Australians want.
Australia’s fastest-growing job may surprise you
Something came out of leftfield early this decade to downgrade the café from its position of prominence in our national consciousness.
We can do better — but is there anywhere else you’d rather be?
Australians are a prosperous and generally tolerant people and yet our big cities have never been more divided, or our regions under more strain. I still can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live.
How Indian immigration will shape our culture in coming years
The fastest rising immigrant force in Australia this decade (and likely beyond) is the Indian community with its range of languages, religions, cuisine and commitment to multi-generational households.
Even in tough times, I’m optimistic for the future
In today’s world, in which many Australians are suffering the effects of a cost-of-living crisis, what is the hope on the horizon?
It’s game on for young and old in the workplace
It is an issue which will surely impact the value of Australian farmland in the 2030s, if not earlier: the inevitable retirement, or death, of older farmers who refuse to sell.
We’re a sponge for America culture — up to a point
There are skirmishes where American and Australian culture are fighting for supremacy, if not for survival.
A population crash will change our world
Humanity has never previously been in a position of sustained, structural contraction. We must get used to the idea, and position ourselves to take advantage of it.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/bernard-salt