Yesterday
Star’s Steve McCann and the Malay tycoon
Sources say McCann has been doing a range of work for the low-profile Malaysian businessman since leaving Crown Resorts.
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This Month
New ageing minister held ageing stocks
Anthony Albanese’s addition to the Ministerial Code of Conduct has caused problems for a raft of his ministers.
Richard Goyder’s board was on cruise control
For all its politeness, Tom Saar’s review remains a devastating indictment of Richard Goyder’s board.
Billionaires fund Santos’ bête noire
Gas circles have long pondered the possible connection of Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest to a case against the gas giant. But he’s not involved.
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Fear and loathing in the NSW Liberals
A preselection candidate has gone to the Federal Court, alleging he was rejected by the NSW branch for the last state election because of his race.
Blumenthal’s $50m mansion at heart of lender suit
Sydney’s prestige property market is not for the faint-hearted. Luckily, Adam Blumenthal has never been that.
Holgate’s Australia Post campaign fails to deliver
The thing about claiming to speak for the masses is you never really want to test the proposition.
Ex-PwC chief Tom Seymour rewrites history
PwC had a stellar year (financially), even as its current and former CEOs sparred in parliament.
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Diggers & Dealers lavishes riches upon favoured scribes
The award handed out at the annual Diggers & Dealers conference is on current gold prices worth nearly $4000.
Ex-PwC chief Tom Seymour forced from the shadows
The formerly prominent PwC chief and tax practice leader has resolutely declined media requests. But on Friday, he’ll speak again.
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July
Rex’s CEO got juiced-up contract six days before grounding
As Australia’s aviation industry seethed with rumours of Regional Express’ woes, newish CEO Neville Howell had a spot of good luck.
Steve McCann’s big London trip
McCann took the reins of Star Entertainment on July 8. And on July 15, he was off to London, with the board’s acquiescence.
DroneShield rubbishes critics, courts politicians
No sooner had we written off Rodney Forrest than he totally crashed the share price of ASX-listed DroneShield.
Saul Eslake’s one-man mission to undo the GST deal – and make WA pay
The Tasmanian economist has drawn the ire of an entire state with his campaign to reverse “the worst public policy decision of the 21st century”.
South32’s exquisitely timed downgrade
The company can’t be accused of timing things to its CEO’s benefit. But that doesn’t mean shareholders will like it.
WiseTech’s Richard White tries it on
In his mind, White abhors risk. He detests excess. And he is studiously monogamous to the company he founded. The reality is far different.
Hacked Optus gets award for cybersecurity nous
The irony of the award going to a company defending both a class action and an ACMA civil lawsuit for alleged security failures hung heavy in the room.
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Will Vicars and Caledonia are still deep in the red
Financial year results from the fund manager show a 6.3 per cent gain in the month to June 30. Elsewhere, it’s a sea of woe.
The ties that bind John Setka to Cbus and the ALP
With the CFMEU now in a spotlight so bright even the indestructible John Setka couldn’t ride it out, ties like these drag everyone else into the glare.
Deloitte 1, Jim Chalmers 0
Deloitte is sceptical of the government’s Future Made in Australia policy. Did that lead Jim Chalmers to slap down its economic forecasting too?
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