October 2024
Fortescue boss a leader of church group against homosexuality
The chief executive of the company’s energy division is a director of Alpha International, which also preaches that prayer can cure cancer and crossed eyes.
April 2024
Collingwood and Essendon draw in Anzac Day thriller
The teams traded blows in a pulsating match to complete the first draw on Anzac Day since the inaugural blockbuster in 1995.
How ex-Bomber went from AFL to a big hit in lithium
Wildcat Resources executive director Matthew Banks played three games for Essendon, including two Anzac Day blockbusters. His career in mining has been more successful.
Andrew Thorburn lands CEO role at HammondCare
At his new job, the one-time NAB CEO’s Christianity is unlikely to be an issue.
August 2023
Why it’s a very good time to be a female athlete in Australia
Ball codes are plundering sports as diverse as basketball, netball and tennis in the hunt for new top-level players.
From NFTs to saving the world; Aussie investor targets $100m
An Australian-led VC firm, which counts major European tech company founders, funds and AFL stars among its backers, is tapping the market for €60 million.
May 2023
When it comes Indigenous representation, the AFL doesn’t stack up
The AFL has strong Indigenous representation on the field, but club board members say more needs to be done to boost these figures off-field.
AFL backs Yes vote for Indigenous Voice
The AFL said it had taken a Yes stance after many discussions and consultation with clubs, staff, players and its own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory council.
March 2023
Josh Frydenberg passes No 1 ticket to Dylan Alcott, twice
The AFL didn’t become the nation’s premier football code without exhibiting a certain ruthlessness.
December 2022
Andrew Thorburn to quit all board jobs, take a year off
The move follows several months of backlash over the beliefs of the church he attends.
November 2022
Andrew Thorburn’s latest industrial accident
What Andrew Thorburn lacks in organisational prowess, he makes up for in mountainous self-delusion.
October 2022
Letters: High earner tax cuts needed
Stronger economy in absence of cuts; Tax promise made under duress; Tainted green push puts CEFC offside; Out-of-step ideologue has no place in charge.
Thorburn’s cancelling shows politics is now football’s main game
The AFL prides itself on being a cultural and workplace leader – and unfortunately it is. What the AFL does today is what the government and society will do tomorrow.
God saved Essendon from Andrew Thorburn
The appointment of the former NAB CEO to run the Essendon Football Club landed like a turd in the punch bowl.
Essendon turns to former NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn
The besieged Essendon Football Club has turned to former NAB chief executive and long-time Bombers supporter Andrew Thorburn to help turn its fortunes around.
June 2022
Metricon allowed Mario Biasin to ‘follow his dreams’, son says
The Metricon founder’s memorial has celebrated the success of the post-war Italian migrant who created the country’s largest home building company.
May 2022
Mario Biasin experienced mental health issues, Metricon says
Australia’s construction industry and sporting teams have lined up to mourn the unexpected loss of a leader and supporter.
August 2021
Demons take top spot in dramatic final round
The final eight for the AFL has been settled, but only after a weekend of dramatic finishes.
February 2021
Andrew Demetriou has only himself to blame
The censure appended to Demetriou’s cheat sheet in Patricia Bergin’s report helped distract from the actual content of his appearance, which was just as astonishing.
June 2020
Fresh spike a blow for Andrews and Canberra
The federal government is trying to avoid public criticism of Victoria's surprise decision to reverse the scheduled easing of restrictions Monday.