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How can Australia inspire more young people to pursue careers in space, STEM and national capability from an early age?   In this episode of Momentum Media's Space Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Jen Malone, founder of the Young Astronauts Club Australia, during the Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2026 in Sydney.   Malone discusses the origins of the Young Ast...

With the clock ticking on residential SMSF lending, FOMO is taking hold, with mortgage brokers Finni reporting record inquiry levels as borrowers scramble to beat the incoming ban. Join Momentum Media, Julian Barnes (Broker Daily) and Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos as they unpack the last-minute SMSF rush, the risks facing borrowers starting from scratch, and why a single dela...

Everyone wants to know why housing has become so unaffordable. But what if the policies designed to fix the crisis are actually making it worse?   On Momentum Media's unfiltered property show, Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman question whether recent tax reforms, lending changes, and housing policies could have unintended consequences for investors, developers, and first home buyers alik...

Many critics often describe Australia's glaring lack of industrial and economic complexity as a major national security challenge, while others see it as a glass jaw impacting our ability to sustain ourselves in a fight or crisis. So, what is needed?   This glaring gap in our national resilience and survivability has increasingly figured in commentary and analysis as the Indo-Pacific emerges as th...

Most property managers focus on rent collection and compliance, but the agencies growing the fastest are helping investors increase returns, build wealth, and uncover value most landlords don't even realise they're missing.   On Momentum Media's real estate-focused Property Management Excellence (PMX) podcast, Alex Whitlock sits down with Bradley Beer, CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation, to explore one o...

The budget fallout has begun. With one of Australia's largest buyer's agencies collapsing and consumer confidence disappearing, are there still opportunities in the market?   On Momentum's Property Buzz, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman break down the growing chaos hitting Australia's property market, from collapsing auction clearance rates and rising investor panic to the turmoil now ripping th...

Many agencies chase growth at any cost, but rapid expansion without structure can create churn and poor service outcomes. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Momentum Media's podcast brand focused on real estate property management, Managed co-founder and host Alex Whitlock speaks with Active Agents principal Tara Bradbury about building a 400-plus property rent roll in Hervey Bay...

When airline Bonza burst onto the scene in 2023 with its bright purple tails, its budgie smugglers, and its unique "point-to-point" business strategy, the scrappy start-up airline – and its chief executive Tim Jordan – looked to be sparking a revolution in the domestic market.   Just over a year later, however, the lofty goal of being "here for Allstralia" lay in ruins, with Bonza's financier 777...

In the face of widespread adoption and utilisation of new technologies, there is much that lawyers across the board must take into account when using AI, from client confidentiality to guidance from the courts.   In this episode of Momentum Media's Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Mills Oakley partner Dalvin Chien to discuss why lawyers must care about ongoing tech developm...

Most investors blame the economy for slow growth – but the real problem is poor strategy, misunderstood borrowing power, and holding the wrong assets for too long.   On Momentum Media's Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman sits down with Arjun Paliwal, CEO of InvestorKit, to discuss why macro fear is distracting investors from the decisions that actually drive portfolio growth.   Paliw...

In this special episode of Momentum Media's The Smart Property Investment Show, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the external forces shaking Australia's property market, from social media influence to rising fuel costs and policy changes. They explore how digital platforms are becoming powerful tools for building personal brands and expanding reach in the real estate industry. Tarrant sha...

In this episode of Momentum Media's Contested Ground Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Kuper and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack the concept of sovereign industrial capability and its growing importance amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.   The trio explore how the idea of sovereignty has evolved from a defence-specific concept into a broader national priority, particula...

What does the war in Iran have to do with Australian housing? Potentially, everything. In this bold episode of Momentum Media's Contested Ground Podcast, Phillip Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and leading real estate commentator Tom Panos unpack one of the most overlooked questions in Australia right now: how escalating conflict in the Middle East could reshape the nation's prop...

Australia has long prided itself on being the "Lucky Country", celebrating a culture of "she'll be right" now that a national culture of apathy is biting at home as the world continues to burn.   As the war in the Middle East continues to rage by the day, Australia and Australians are beginning to feel the very real ramifications in our daily lives.   All of this comes as Australia's political lea...

In this episode of Momentum Media's Broker Daily Uncut, host Julian Barnes is joined by Finni brokers Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to unpack the latest shifts across housing and lending. The panel explores slowing price growth, affordability pressures, and changing buyer behaviour, as demand shifts toward more accessible property types and markets. They also touch on lender trends, servic...

On the episode of Momentum Media's Under The Hood podcast, host Imogen Wilson is joined in the studio by accounting practice coach, Amanda Gascoigne, to break down what it truly means to embody "better practice, better life".   Tune in to hear more about: Amanda's career journey and how she got to where she is today. Why coaches and mentors are key in helping practice owners achieve success. How t...

In this week's episode of Momentum Media's Business Accelerator, Alex Whitlock and Jason Back examine the hidden cost of neglected business hygiene, from outdated branding and inactive social channels to inconsistent messaging across platforms. As consumer behaviour shifts from word-of-mouth discovery to word-of-mouth validation, they discuss why brokers are increasingly judged on what clients see...

In this episode of the Momentum Media's Secrets of the Top 100 podcast, deputy editor Emilie Lauer sits down with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist at PRD, to discuss how real estate agents can harness data to grow their footprint.   Dr Mardiasmo unpacks how the explosion of accessible data has changed the balance of power between agents and consumers. Where market intelligence once came from...

In this episode of Momentum Media's REB Business Empowerment Showcase, editor Liam Garman sits down with Lloyd Ernst, founder and CEO of Cloudstaff, for a deep dive into how principals and directors can build scalable, future-ready, and tech-enabled real estate businesses.   Ernst reflects on his business's journey, founding companies that have since become multinational, providing insight into ho...

In this episode of the Momentum Media's Contested Ground Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Liam Garman speak with Agsecure's Andrew Henderson as they unpack the recently released US food security strategy.   The trio unpack the details underpinning the pivot in American thinking resulting in the development of the food security strategy.   They also discuss the key priorities and focus areas identifi...

In the latest episode of Momentum Media's Finance Specialist produced by Broker Daily, hosts Liam Garman and Trent Carter examine how brokers should prepare for and respond to a cyber attack, as data breaches become an increasing risk for SMEs in financial services. The discussion focuses on practical steps brokerages should have in place before an incident, including documented response plans, te...

In this episode of the Momentum Media's Contested Ground Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Steve Kuper discuss the immediate aftermath of the US–Israeli strikes against Iran and the ramifications for Australia.   The trio lays the foundation for a mini-series of focused podcast conversations over the coming weeks to address the impact of the ongoing conflic...

With entry-level roles and role redesign flooding the AI transformation discourse, one expert reflects on what the next few years could hold.   In this episode of Momentum Media's The HR Leader Podcast, host Carlos Tse speaks with Gartner advisory director Jonathan Tabah (pictured), who reflects on how the AI transformation is unrivalled among technological revolutions, why AI is losing on "human...

In this episode of  Momentum Media's The Progress Report, host Tash Taylor sits down with Gabby Costigan, a powerhouse leader in the global defence sector and a pioneer for women in STEM. From her early days in the Australian Defence Force to becoming the first female CEO of BAE Systems Australia, Gabby's journey is a masterclass in resilience, career pivoting and leading with purpose. Beyond the...

Earlier this year, Katie Thomas from Focus Finance took out the top spot of The Adviser's Elite Broker Ranking 2025 – Residential, becoming the first woman to do so.   In this episode of Momentum Media's Elite Broker podcast, host Annie Kane sits down with the Hunter Valley-based broker to find out how she wrote $496 million in residential loans over the last financial year, with her broker collea...