May
Pocock lashes ANU integrity over Senate missteps
David Pocock says the ANU appears to have misled Parliament on multiple occasions and that its repeated failures raise questions about integrity and governance.
Victorian Libs look to Hamer for showdown with Allan
The state party will pursue failed federal candidates including Amelia Hamer, Simmone Cottom, Darcy Dunstan and Jason McClintock for the 2026 election.
April
Rio warns of ‘material uncertainty’ over Bell Bay smelter’s future
Despite six years of negotiations, the mining giant and Hydro Tasmania have not reached a deal over power supply for the aluminum operation beyond December.
Coalition to revive technical colleges, won’t commit to housing target
Peter Dutton claimed a $260 million pledge to establish new Australian technical colleges was another pillar of his housing affordability and accessibility policies.
March
Secret six-figure payout to banker suspected of child porn
Gresham and its shareholder Wesfarmers later engaged law firms to investigate. A decade later, the executive was cleared of having child exploitation material.
David Koch’s Ausbiz rattles the tin for enterprise video division
The five-year-old start-up is seeking expressions of interest to raise $750,000, after signing its first “platform customer”.
Toys R Us auditor warns retailer’s future is precarious
Once one of the country’s largest children’s toys and clothes chains, the company has been struggling against intense competition from its larger rivals.
Unpicking David Di Pilla’s HMC Capital is no easy feat
There’s little doubt the investment manager’s metrics and structure – from fund management charges to fees for acquiring assets – push the envelope.
Ticketek owner TEG mired in workplace allegations amid CEO reshuffle
A senior lawyer at TEG distributed a 23-page letter alleging serious workplace problems where managers humiliated and overworked staff before quitting.
Queensland prepares to publish damning report on Star’s HK partner
The state government says it has not received any formal notice from Star about plans to offload the Queen’s Wharf casino to its two main Hong Kong investors.
Former Sergio Rossi chief executive to run Country Road fashion house
Helen Wright is an Australian who has run several retailers in the United Kingdom, and will return this month to overhaul the troubled apparel powerhouse.
February
Labor wants to define Dutton before he does it himself
Raising the share allegations is not to resolve them one way or another, but to throw mud on the cusp of an election in the hope people believe the worst.
ASIC puts defensive $150b private capital sector on notice
The corporate regulator expects more money to pour into unlisted assets and private credit, and has warned of growing risks to the wealth of ordinary people.
The 12 teal battlegrounds to watch out for this election
Climate 200 is backing 35 community independents this federal election – here are the dozen who are likely to retain or gain a seat in federal parliament.
Rio Tinto considers share sale to counter London drift
Cashed-up mega miners don’t normally tap shareholders for money, but Rio chief Jakob Stausholm might do it to cement his company’s Australian presence.
$50m donation aims to foil ‘sneak thief of sight’
The University of Sydney has received its second major donation in just two weeks – this time to change the trajectory of 80 million glaucoma sufferers.
The end of the bromance: how Bolton and Catalano came unstuck
In an audacious corporate raid, Nick Bolton and Antony Catalano made Magellan blink. Then they fought over the spoils.
Job cuts loom at EY as firm reconsiders stand-alone legal practice
The consulting giant’s local chief executive, David Larocca, has warned staff that a proposed restructure could lead to redundancies.
January
Foxtel’s new owner Len Blavatnik makes a $10b bet on big sport
The Soviet Union-born businessman made his first billion in the oil industry before reinventing himself as a music mogul. Can he pull off his third act?
Wendy’s takes on burger rivals with first Australian store in decades
The world’s third-largest burger chain is launching after months of taste-testing and planning. But other big American brands have tried, and failed, to grow.