Yesterday
Shayne Elliott’s lawsuit against ANZ: another case of poor judgment?
The former chief executive is not the first aggrieved employee to claim he was hard done by. He won’t be the last if the bank doesn’t fix its culture.
Interest rates are (likely) going up in 2026. Chalmers could be blamed
Under Labor, federal spending has reached 27 per cent of GDP, the highest since the 1980s (outside COVID). The treasurer has to act or interest rates may rise.
‘Next tool will be airstrikes’: Trump’s tanker seizure just the start
Washington is stepping up its campaign against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, with six more tankers on the radar in moves that have unnerved oil markets.
This Month
Trump urged Europe to halt migrant ‘decay’. Leaders are now scrambling
Far-right political parties seized on the US president’s withering tirade this week, and most European nations just backed tougher measures to deport migrants.
Here’s what Trump’s border guards will look for on your socials
Anti-US rants are likely red flags under new border rules targeting social media. But Australians heading to the US could also be made to hand over their DNA.
The one word tech companies really don’t want to discuss
The social media ban has been lauded as a good first attempt to loosen the grip of big tech on children. But a bigger issue is hiding under this Band-Aid.
The Netflix-Paramount fight goes all the way to the White House
In an unsurprising plot twist, Donald Trump is involved in the battle for Warner Bros Discovery. His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is backing Paramount’s bid.
‘Minister for scarves’ learns a lesson about judgment
Anika Wells has broken no rules with her enthusiasm for attending sporting events. It’s her judgment that is being questioned.
CEOs navigate Senate minefield with expert help
A conga line of bosses from Australia’s biggest companies are increasingly asking former political staffers to help them prepare for Senate committee appearances.
Trump sees China more as an economic rival than a military threat
The US is more inward-looking, more disdainful of multiculturalism and no longer a defender of democratic values. But it still has its eye on China.
Euro trashed: Musk adds to widening Trump rift with the EU
The billionaire’s tirade against Brussels came as the US president unveiled a security paper that allied the White House with far-right nationalist parties.
Is the Australian economy firing up or hitting a wall?
The answer will determine the direction of the Reserve Bank’s next interest rate move. Opinions are divided.
Why 17-year-olds could be locked out of social media
Age-gate’s margin of error will leave some older than 16 locked out of social media apps (and let some 15-year-olds in).
Resilience, sense of adventure unite Business People of the Year
Mike Dorrell, Jo Horgan, Dennis Bastas, Meg O’Neill, David Harrison and Leah Weckert all had a stellar 2025. Defining traits are at the heart of their success.
Leah Weckert puts Coles ahead of Woolies for first time in decades
The retailer’s first female boss, a former McKinsey strategist and loyalty executive, has cracked the grocery code, outpacing Woolworths’ sales two years running.
‘Jump earlier than you should’: Mike Dorrell on leaving Macquarie
The son of a teacher and social worker made a $14 billion fortune after leaving Macquarie in his early 30s. He has tips for other adventurous young Australians.
‘Mecca magic’: Jo Horgan defies sale rumours as $1.4b bet pays off
The founder crushed sale talk. Her massive Bourke Street store attracts 70,000 people weekly, demonstrating her experiential retail model is a billion-dollar success.
Dennis Bastas’ rise from aspiring car designer to $5b pharma king
The son of Greek immigrants signed a mega-deal this year for his pharmaceutical and beauty empire that propelled him to the upper echelons of the Rich List.
Bold O’Neill propels Woodside from Perth to global gas force
Five years into her tenure at the helm, it is clear that the Colorado-raised chief executive is prepared to act on her convictions.
Bubbles and blow-ups: What lies ahead for private credit?
Non-bank lending spent the year in the headlines, bringing an end to its so-called golden age. In 2026, the sector faces many challenges.