technology

The tools rewriting our days — for better and worse.

Young female social media influencer taking a selfie beside her laptop at a luxury coastal retreat,
By Notes From The Sidelines • October 18, 2026
Has entrepreneurship become more about image than business? We explore social media entrepreneurs, passive income myths and the reality of being your own boss.
A man frustrated with bad customer service.
By Notes From The Sidelines • June 22, 2026
Has technology improved customer service or simply made it cheaper for businesses? Explore chatbots, self-service systems, offshore support and the value of speaking to a real person.
A smartphone sitting on a kitchen bench
By Notes From The Sidelines • June 22, 2026
Smartphones have made life easier, but have they also reduced our curiosity, creativity and willingness to experience the world firsthand?
Young female social media influencer taking a selfie beside her laptop at a luxury coastal retreat,
By Notes From The Sidelines • October 18, 2026
Has entrepreneurship become more about image than business? We explore social media entrepreneurs, passive income myths and the reality of being your own boss.
A woman chooses Australian  made items.
By Notes From The Sidelines • July 29, 2026
We proudly support Australian made, but do our shopping habits tell a different story? Explore the real cost of cheap products, consumer culture, sustainability and buying with greater intention.
An employee and his supervisor chatting in a manufacturing workshop.
By Notes From The Sidelines • June 22, 2026
Have workplace protections gone too far, or are employers simply avoiding difficult conversations? We explore the challenges of performance management, accountability and fairness in modern Australian workplaces.
An employer frustrated over not being able to get people to just do their jobs.
By Notes From The Sidelines • June 22, 2026
Is it getting impossible for employers to just ask people to do their jobs?