Yesterday
PM rejects US trade gripes; Markets brace for pain; Dutton targets home loans
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March
Gina Rinehart jolts parents at ‘woke’ St Hilda’s
The country’s richest person continues to inspire at her Perth alma mater.
What (wagyu exporter) Gina Rinehart thinks of Trump’s tariff war
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart says Donald Trump’s tariff agenda should prompt Australian governments to cut taxes for Australian farmers and small businesses.
Gina Rinehart hangs mural of herself and Peter Dutton
The painting of the mining billionaire’s 70th birthday party now adorns her Roy Hill reception.
APRA targets boards; Cyclone Alfred intensifies; Trump’s chain reaction
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The celebrity mansions on the front line of Cyclone Alfred
Gina Rinehart and Chris Hemsworth are among the Australian heavyweights who own luxury coastal properties exposed to landfall of the dangerous storm.
Twiggy takes rivalry with Rinehart to the penthouse
The duo’s Sydney digs are so close they would be able to spot each other across the Sydney skyline.
Leaked report a glimpse into MinRes’ troubled road to nowhere
Slicing through the Pilbara at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars, the Onslow road, which opened last year, was meant to be paved with gold. Instead, it is crumbling.
Greg Norman circles Byron Bay property market
The former golfer’s been spotted looking for NSW north coast real estate.
February
Bullock admits RBA too slow; Domain rockets; Mansion smashes record
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He won over Shane Warne with a musical. Could Gina Rinehart be next?
Eddie Perfect wrote a Broadway smash in Beetlejuice, a critical hit (but financial disaster) about the leg-spinning legend, and would love to give another prominent Australian the song-and-dance treatment.
Andrew Forrest takes control of rare earths mine, magnet maker
While his flagship company Fortescue retreats from hydrogen, Andrew Forrest’s private company has taken control of some rare earths mining and processing assets.
Gina Rinehart revealed as owner of $2b US stock portfolio
The country’s richest person has bought stocks linked to Trump, Musk and Murdoch, plus, some of her pet projects.
MinRes dives to $800m loss and slashes iron ore guidance
The Chris Ellison-led miner cut forecasts for iron ore shipments after cyclones damaged its Onslow haul road, dragging its shares to lows not seen since 2020.
Packer moves in with billionaire Mar-a-Lago residents
The Australian businessman has picked up a two-year lease, putting him ever closer to the US president.
Trump flags tariff exemption; Victoria in recession: Ryan Stokes; Breville eyes China’s kitchens
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Greens target Gina Rinehart with new billionaire’s tax
Some 150 billionaires would pay an annual 10 per cent tax on their wealth, in the minor party’s latest move to target high-income earners and dramatically expand government spending.
Inside the money machine: what happens at a political fundraiser
Politicians may be reluctant to draw back the curtain. But with so many attendees, it’s hard to keep this business secret.
Adani lines up mega debt deal in litmus test for coal financing
The Indian conglomerate’s Abbot Point business had failed to refinance its maturing debt several times between 2020 and 2023 amid reluctance over fossil fuels.
Forget donations. This is where the major parties make millions
Both major parties run “forums” that give executives and lobbyists access to ministers and shadow ministers based on the subscription tier they subscribe to.