January
What will Berejiklian do next?
It mightn’t be in Optus’ interests, but the former NSW premier is back on the campaign trail.
October 2024
Leading financial reformer Percy Allan dies aged 78
Allan worked under some of the most prominent political figures in NSW, including Labor premiers Neville Wran and Bob Carr, and as a key reformist under Liberal premier Nick Greiner.
August 2024
Sydney’s $21b metro as transformational as Harbour Bridge
Sydney’s new $21 billion metro line launched on Monday is expected to be used by up to 250,000 commuters each weekday.
July 2024
Top barrister slams Berejiklian over corruption denial
Former ICAC assistant commissioner Anthony Whealy criticised the ex-NSW premier for her defiance after losing an appeal over a corruption finding.
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.
May 2024
Dream of the 1990s comes alive at Fashion Week
Grunge, denim and sexy slip dresses were all over the runways at Australian Fashion Week.
April 2024
‘Optus lost’. Until it didn’t: A history of the spectrum war
On these troubled shores, things never stay peaceful for long.
March 2024
Health chief invokes ‘AFR test’ in proposal writing overhaul
Blair Comley has applied what he calls “the AFR test” as he pushes executives in his federal health department to write and think more clearly.
February 2024
Maguire a ‘special kind of pest’ who had a hold over Berejiklian
The former premier’s secret relationship with the disgraced regional MP dominated proceedings in the second day of her attempt to appeal corruption findings.
Berejiklian’s relationship with MP ‘not a conflict of interest’
Lawyers representing former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian argue she never acted out of a desire to advance her relationship as she appeals an ICAC corruption finding.
November 2023
Optus chairman says next chief executive should have telco experience
Paul O’Sullivan broke his silence to argue that Australians’ desire for “scalps” after corporate crises could deprive the country of good executives.
Inside the Optus HQ rumour mill – and blame game
Last year’s cyberattack did not claim the telco’s chief executive, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin. There was little doubt a massive network outage this month would.
Optus’ leadership up for grabs as CEO resigns
Former StarHub boss Peter Kaliaropoulos has been installed as chief operations officer, with Gladys Berejiklian, the former NSW premier, another contender.
How NSW is reshaping its cabinet
The state leadership is bringing power back to the cabinet and a sharp focus on delivery across the nation’s biggest government.
September 2023
The challenges chipping away at the PM’s power
If the Voice goes down on October 14, Anthony Albanese will have to turn his full attention to grappling with the inflation and cost of living issues.
‘Corrupt’ Berejiklian takes ICAC to court
Gladys Berejiklian says the ICAC neither had the authority nor the evidence to make findings of corruption against her.
Dan Andrews was a cult figure in Australian politics
The Victorian premier had a ruthless leadership style, which included crushing dissent and discrediting critics while buttressed by the unshakeable loyalty of his followers.
Berejiklian launches legal bid against ICAC finding
The challenge against the corruption watchdog’s finding that the former NSW premier engaged in serious corrupt conduct while in office is listed for a first directions hearing on October 9.
August 2023
NSW minister quits, misconduct claims referred to ICAC
NSW Premier Chris Minns said he had asked Tim Crakanthorp, the Member for Newcastle, to resign from his various portfolios over a failure to disclose conflicts of interest.
July 2023
Gladys’ texts are not ‘seriously corrupt’
The point at which the disclosure of a romantic relationship is necessary must now be clarified to avoid deterring women from contributing to politics while searching for love.