We have lived in the same beautiful bushside neighbourhood for 18 years. We came here because it was inexpensive and close to a train station. But we stayed because of the people. Every day I’m reminded of how much goodness there is in the people around me. This is not just a misty-eyed sentiment, but […]
With plans to sleep rough in Airlie I was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. I’d seen one outside the public toilet and was just checking it out when someone approached asking how I was doing and politely invited me to the beach for volleyball, kayaking and a free BBQ. Here was […]
I made an in-depth comparison of 1960s and 2020s middle-class life, challenging the cost-of-living crisis narrative and revealing how lifestyle inflation, rising expectations, and personal choices impact our finances, wellbeing, and time. Why scaling back rather than working harder could be the key to freedom, happiness, and long-term sustainability.
