Most Western World, Australia, especially U.S. and U.K. are built on Media's influence and because the Media is negative. Bad news sells more than good news. Media reflects on the people's mentality.
Unfortunately dimwit people who read media make big mistakes that take every news literally.
Instead of thinking that 94% of the population has a job is great, it is not important for the majority, but the 6% unemployment rate who does not, it is.
One of the greatest assets of Australia is its location, the next is it's wealth, both above ground (people) and under ground (minerals) is rarely taken in to consideration when judging our future.
Intelligent people now have sold their TV and thrown out radio. They read The Bull (http://www.thebull.com.au/) ONLY. And everyday is a great and happy day.