February
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.
January
Attacks prompt extra security ahead of Washington events
Preparations are well under way for the roughly two-week stretch that will test security in the nation’s capital.
August 2024
Even Temu is crashing, in red flag for China’s economy
PDD Holdings, owner of market darling Temu, has surprised investors with an unusually gloomy outlook, as the nation’s economic malaise takes a toll on demand.
July 2024
If Joe Biden goes: how would it work – and who would replace him?
The president faces huge pressure to step aside from his campaign. But what would happen next?
June 2024
Nothing funny about AI as advertisers look to laugh off uncertainty
A new humour category at this week’s Cannes Lions festival seeks to highlight the “human connection” in a sector beset by a crisis in creativity.
Funny numbers mean success for the NRL
The NRL inflated crowd figures for its Las Vegas showcase, highlighting that official numbers are art and science.
May 2024
Why Cue founder split with designer Dion Lee
In his first comments since the fashion label of designer Dion Lee fell into administration, backer Rod Levis says the company “needs a lot more finance”.
April 2024
Taylor Swift is stuck in a 17-year-old’s mind
The superstar’s new album is full of intentional misery.
March 2024
Fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
“A lot of people feel really let down, and they were very let down, and I am sorry about that,” Bankman Fried told the court.
FTX’s new boss blasts Bankman-Fried’s ‘delusional life’
Ahead of his sentencing, John Ray said the crypto exchange’s founder is wrong to say customers will be made whole. “The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent.”
February 2024
The Super Bowl party that paralysed the nation
It reveals the brittleness of Airservices’ operations, vulnerable as they are to every tipple and sniffle.
Aussies at the Super Bowl. Just don’t ask about the prices
Former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan made the pilgrimage to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium alongside Eddie McGuire and broadcaster Craig Hutchison.
This Aussie bookmaker is doing something different at the Super Bowl
Aussie bookmakers have tried their luck in the US, but the cost makes it difficult to penetrate. Dabble is approaching it differently.
Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers in overtime
The Chiefs secure their second consecutive Super Bowl title to cement their status as the National Football League’s latest dynasty with 25-22 win over San Francisco.
How this Perth ex-tradie earning $4m could make Super Bowl history
Mitch Wishnowsky, who grew up in Perth, takes to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in America’s biggest sporting event on Monday.
Super Bowl 2024 and the Australian connection
Former Perth glazier Mitch Wishnowsky will play for the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs in Monday’s Super Bowl. Here is a guide to the game.
Swift effect set to help Super Bowl break US advertising records
The world’s biggest brands are spending $996 million on short but coveted ad slots, featuring celebrities from Lionel Messi to Jennifer Aniston.
Can the Super Bowl predict sharemarket performance?
The Super Bowl Indicator has correctly predicted the direction of the US sharemarket 72 per cent of the time, but its reliability is dwindling.
November 2023
‘Never again’ Israel rally draws thousands in Washington
The demonstration was a resounding endorsement of one of America’s closest allies as criticism has intensified over Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
October 2023
Panic, sex and the Aussie connection: Takeaways from new SBF book
‘Going Infinite’, by Michael Lewis, offers a behind-the-scenes account of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s rise and fall.