Jul 14, 2026 | Journal
On 19 June, I set out on the adventure of a lifetime, riding across the Simpson Desert on a mountain bike. I didn’t make a song and dance about it. Somewhere in the back of my mind I probably experienced niggles of self-doubt. Cycling across a remote desert is...
Jun 18, 2026 | Journal
I’ve trained hard for two years. Ridden the Yorke Peninsula and the Kidman Trail through the Mount Lofty Ranges. I’ve turned 30 laps in the Snake Pit, a 400-metre obstacle course in White Hollow Reserve, Taperoo, mastering the techniques required to ride through soft...
Jun 4, 2026 | Journal
My Federal Budget Reply On 12 May the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2026 Federal Budget. Everyone’s talking about the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax, or CGT. But there’s a lot of misinformation circulating online. Let’s sort the facts from the...
May 20, 2026 | Journal
25 April Day 2026. West Adelaide Masters hosts Woodville South for our traditional ANZAC Day match. The last two years, they ran over the top of us. This time, we’re out for revenge. Before the bounce, there’s a ceremony to acknowledge the sacrifice made by all our...
Apr 28, 2026 | Journal
Rules of thumb? I don’t trust them. Sure, they can help you come up with a rough estimate, if you’re asked for a ballpark figure. But they hide a deeper problem. One which can keep your business stuck in the slow lane, if you’re not careful. Mind you, I must admit...
Apr 13, 2026 | Journal
To me, selling is a noble art. It means listening to people, understanding the problems they’re facing, and offering to help them. Not everyone feels the same. To many, selling is a dirty word. If you’re in business, this is an attitude you can’t afford. Selling...
