February
How to nab a private jet ride for $3k a person
Tossing up flying private over commercial? More Australians are opting in for the thrill and convenience, despite the cost. The big bonus? No airport queues.
MinRes v the market: Ellison taken to the cliff edge
The mining magnate’s attempts to calm market fears resulted in MinRes shares cratering.
Spotify to launch new music, ticket feature for ‘super fans’
The audio streaming business is set to introduce a super-premium service that includes access to concert tickets for an extra $9.40 a month.
Aussie history as Eagles thump Chiefs for Super Bowl win
Australian Jordan Mailata helped his Philadelphia Eagles obliterate the Kansas City Chiefs in the annual NFL clash watched by millions.
Taylor Swift wasn’t robbed – Beyonce’s album is a masterpiece
Beyoncé was the big and genuinely historic winner of the night, with the super diva finally scooping the big one.
January
Rolling Stones pocket $21m a show as ‘pensioner’ rock stars cash in
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger made $21 million each time they played live last year, multiples more than Brat star Charli XCX and Ed Sheeran.
December 2024
It’s the end of Eras: How Taylor Swift changed pop forever
After 149 shows over almost two years, the singer’s blockbuster, career-defining show has come to an end. She could be music’s last truly monocultural figure.
Chalmers promises ‘first class’ RBA board picks
Jim Chalmers says he would like to announce the two new Reserve Bank boards before Christmas; Liberal MP Paul Fletcher resigns to “let somebody else have a go”. How the day unfolded.
November 2024
Quincy Jones shows why AI will never beat human brilliance
No algorithm will ever have the real life story that is embedded in the work of a great and original artist.
Taylor Swift v Joe Rogan. How gender will decide the US election
Deep divisions in America’s electorate have been exposed in a tumultuous race to be decided in just a few hours.
October 2024
Why women will decide the US election
This time around, it’s women who are angry – not so much about the demise of factory jobs as the threats to abortion rights, and the economic risks posed by Trump.
Inside Chemist Warehouse’s bid to reverse its $150m retail media slide
The pharmacy giant’s advertising and media business made $640 million two years ago, but has fallen each year since.
Rush for Oasis tickets has nothing on Taylor Swift
Fans saw up to 20,000 people waiting to secure presale tickets to see Oasis, the British rock band reuniting to tour the globe next year.
Why next month’s US vote is the TikTok election
While Trump’s Twitter persona loomed large over 2016, and 2020 was dominated by the pandemic, Facebook and lockdown, 2024 is the TikTok election.
September 2024
What Taylor Swift and Oasis can teach us about the economy
The music industry’s shift from product to performance foreshadows a widespread move towards intangible assets in the wider economy.
Do you know this week’s news? Answer these 10 questions
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
Why even Taylor Swift’s endorsement wouldn’t work in Australia
Celebrities weighing into politics is not unusual in Australia, but experts warn it can be a fraught exercise.
Nine CEO exits; Trump doubts new debate; Putin threat boosts uranium
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Why Taylor Swift’s backing is a ‘big darn deal’ in razor-thin election
Both campaigns are looking for any source of new voters they can find, so the singer’s endorsement brings exceptional star power for Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris hits Donald Trump where it hurts
Kamala Harris and the Democrats will expect a polling bump after she hit Donald Trump hard and he failed to land many blows. But will that be enough?