If you’ve ever become frustrated with software to store notes, here’s my guide on how to create your own AI-powered personal notes web app.

I’m something of a digital notes junkie. I’ve tried many web apps, desktop programs and mobile apps, some of which synchronise across devices and platforms. They all have some positive attributes, but I’ve never quite settled on one as a keeper.

So I went to Google AI Studio and instructed Gemini 2.5 Pro to make one for me.

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Bullboar sausages are a uniquely Central Victorian food that was brought to the region during the gold rush in the 1850s by Italian-speaking Swiss migrants. As the name suggests, they are a blend of beef and pork mince but they also contain a number of spices which gives them their distinctive character.

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The Liberal and National parties in Australia should end their Coalition while in opposition. The Liberal Party has been wiped out in capital cities and needs to win back seats lost to Labor and Teal independents. It's hard for them to get the policy settings right when the Coalition party room is dominated by conservative regional members.

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At the midpoint of the 2025 Australian Federal Election campaign, I'm predicting the Labor Party will achieve an absolute majority.

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Michael Gorey talks about the benefits of house sitting in Australia for owners and sitters, and explains how to get a booking at an idyllic location.

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Today I comment on the Australian Labor Party's policies to assist first-home buyers, arguing that older Australians who don't own property also deserve support. After I recorded this, the Liberal Party released a policy that also targeted first-home buyers.

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A look at Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister. This episode focuses on the man, more than the politician. Kudos to Judith Brett for her excellent book, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin.

In addition to being a founding father of Australian federation, Deakin was progressive and a spiritualist who wrote plays and poetry. An excellent public speaker and debater, he showed great integrity in public life.

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Today I’m talking about Donald Trump and tariffs. What do they mean for the American economy? Should Australia care and should we adopt similar policies?

The argument between free trade and protection was fierce in Australia from the 1870s to the 1980s. It was one of the defining issues when we federated in 1901.

I don’t mind that we’re now debating issues that have previously been bipartisan and largely silent for decades, such as trade, defence and immigration.

However, it needs to be a respectful discussion with the national interest at its heart.

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