Paul McNeive: Why getting housing built at home hinges on world events

I’ve been analysing the myriad of conflicting issues affecting housing supply in recent columns, but it’s important to remember that it is the timing of world events that most dramatically affects our markets. Those big-picture issues include interest rates, inflation, bond markets, financing, and the magic ingredient that is confidence.

As Sydney’s nightlife rushes back from Covid, young Irish entrepreneur Ciara Doran catches the wave

Irish emigrants were opening bars in far-flung locations before Europeans ever reached Sydney’s famous harbour, so venue owner Ciara Doran’s career shouldn’t be that surprising. It is though, especially given how grim the scene is back home where nightlife is floundering from a combination of dating apps, changing habits and high rents.