Today
How the Liberals picked a fight with another type of woman
Scott Morrison’s government lost inner-city professional women to the teals. Now, Peter Dutton’s opposition is risking those in the outer suburbs.
This Month
Designer Perri Cutten remembered as ‘a pioneer of Australian fashion’
Known for giving Australian women a unique sense of style, Perri Cutten blazed a trail for designers who came after her.
From a Moroccan villa to the courtroom: how StrongRoom AI’s good times went bad
Court filings that allege fraud at the tech start-up paint a picture of company funds being used to fund a lavish lifestyle of foreign trips and fine dining.
Historic Melbourne ‘castle’ meets the market to sell for $6m
The Holm Park estate in the outer Melbourne suburb of Beaconsfield has sold after a lengthy campaign and a hefty discount.
Home builder AVJennings accepts $365m takeover bid
A takeover battle for the builder erupted between a US bidder and a Singaporean player. Local builders face tough conditions, but their land banks are appealing.
March
Inside StrongRoom’s breakneck trip from hero to zero
Three months ago, the pharmacy software start-up was on top of the world. New investors, plenty of blue sky. Then came the allegations from its new backers.
‘Out of the ballpark’: Toorak knock-down resets land rate record
The home on exclusive cul-de-sac Kenley Court has sold at private auction, pushing the per-square-metre land rate record to $17,000.
The 25 seats that will decide the election
The poll will focus on two dozen contests in Sydney and regional NSW, suburban Melbourne, Perth and regional Tasmania.
Could offshore wind blow Alex Dyson off course?
The independent launched his political career with a dance backing renewable energy by impersonating a windmill. Today, he’s dancing to a different tune. Voters say that won’t work.
The Australian YouTuber who turned down a $30m payday at 19
Jordan Barclay is building what he describes as the media company of the future. Traditional media board directors call him for advice.
All the bankers at Melbourne’s sodden grand prix
From Luke Sayers to Mike Cannon-Brookes to Matt Comyn, Australia’s biggest business names braved the Melbourne weather on Sunday.
Grand Prix hits new highs in survival countdown
Fans are flocking to Melbourne’s Albert Park for F1 practice sessions and the final qualifying round that will determine where each driver starts on Sunday.
ASX dives; Behind Wall Street’s violent slump; Why Vic is so angry
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Why now might be the right time to add to your property portfolio
For established property owners this window presents a unique opportunity to put their equity to work.
Wesfarmers tests premium Priceline conversion with new Atomica brand
The retailing powerhouse sees an opportunity between cheap supermarket aisles and luxe chains like Mecca and Sephora. It will have five stores by July 1.
L1 Capital chases MinRes’ sinking stock
The Melbourne firm continues to be a buyer of the shrinking Perth-based miner.
How investors can capitalise on the property ‘super cycle’
The structural imbalance between supply and demand in the housing market means the only way is up, and it might be time to reconsider Melbourne.
Country Road sales, profit crushed amid restructure
Fashion retailer Country Road’s profit plunged more than 70 per cent due to weak sales, higher operating costs and a split from department store David Jones.
Send workers back to the office, urges lord mayor
Shoppers, diners and pedestrians throng the CBD, but not enough workers are checking into offices. That’s a problem for the city’s economy, says Nick Reece.