July
- Investigation
- Cyprus Confidential
Importers got rich on COVID masks; the shipment’s still on the dock
When COVID-19 erupted around the world, the race was on to secure masks and gowns. Middlemen were in lucrative taxpayer deals, even one which went awry.
Suncorp dumps Warren Buffett insurance-protection deal
The decade-long arrangement had split the risks and rewards of the insurer’s exposure to weather in Queensland, covering 30 per cent of its home policies.
How Terri Irwin defied pundits with debt-free success
The wildlife warrior discusses business strategies that helped Australia Zoo navigate the shock death of her husband – and the zoo’s frontman – Steve.
Zinc miner’s $30m deductions claim sinks in royalties stoush
Queensland Supreme Court rejects attempts to claim expenses for managing a transport vessel – before a management agreement started.
June
Corporate Travel boss lends to exec he once gave $13m in shares to
Jamie Pherous had previously transferred stock to the company’s former executive director for no consideration to help with her “health challenges”.
ANZ boss says Suncorp ‘migration’ can avoid Westpac’s St George pain
Shayne Elliott insists he’s learnt from Westpac’s failure to integrate St George, while Suncorp’s Steve Johnston says he can now focus fully on insurance.
IAG says premium pressure easing as shares soar on profits
Shares in IAG jumped on Friday as the insurance giant announced that earnings were likely to come in at the top of forecasts.
AACo admits to sacking whistleblower who sent ‘unsafe’ warning
The beef giant has meanwhile denied running a “No PC” policy that a former manager had alleged raised safety concerns for young staff.
Bad repairs and blacked-out costs: when insurance claims turn ugly
Stuff-ups and a rapid acceleration in claims expenses are the hallmarks of boiling customer frustration with insurers, who are also facing higher costs.
Gold Coast prequel to Star’s Hard Rock overture
A storm erupted last month about Hard Rock’s ties to a deal for casino operator Star. This was not the first time such perplexity had emerged, it can be revealed.
May
IAG hit with discounting class action in latest legal headache
The insurance giant says it will defend the Slater and Gordon lawsuit alleging that customers were duped about discounts.
Star Entertainment suitor claims it kept Hard Rock in the loop
Two firms – HDI-BB and Hotel Development International – confirmed on Monday that they approached Star in March with a turnaround strategy.
You’re no Afterpay: judge finds payday loans breached law
The findings against the lending scheme, which involved a former Super Rugby player, came despite claims of similarity to buy now, pay later operations.
- Updated
Brutal economics behind city’s Taylor Swift snub
When the Eras Tour was announced last year, some cities were in, and some out. Even a premier was texting about it.
- Updated
The Star suitor and the fight over home in exclusive suburb
There hasn’t been confusion like this around casinos since “The Hangover”.
- Exclusive
- Gaming & wagering
Brisbane developer emerges at centre of Star’s Hard Rock mystery
The Florida-based entertainment giant said it had not authorised its name for use, despite Star telling investors it had received a proposal.
- Updated
ALS CEO gave up $6m bonus after backlash
The former chief executive relinquished up to $6 million in potential bonuses following a shareholder backlash against pay at the Brisbane-based testing giant.
CEOs to Labor: inflation still needs to be tamed
Measures to lift housing supply are being partly applauded, but a heavier push on curbing inflation seems to be missing in a two-speed economy.
- Updated
- Food
Beef giant’s earnings dip but CEO says there’s ‘strong demand’
The beef giant saw a drop in profits as rivals pushed more meat onto the market and costs rose.
- Updated
Firstmac hack deepens, credit card data stolen
The theft of credit card details has raised concerns about the Brisbane-based lender’s security and encryption standards.