Crown hotels up for sale
JAMES Packer’s Crown Resorts plans to spin off a minority stake in some of its Australian hotels, as the company goes into damage control.
Other Industries
NSW’s power assets sold for $16bn
FOLLOWING Canberra’s ban on the sale of NSW’s poles and wires to a Chinese consortium, the state Government has found a new multi-billion dollar bidder.
The murky world of high-rollers
THE jailing of Crown staff exposes the links between organised crime and high-rolling gamblers casinos want to lure to Australia.
Why China has gone nuts for Weet-Bix
AN ICONIC Australian brand has hit the jackpot in the most surprising place – China. And it’s unveiling a huge expansion.
James Packer breaks his silence
CASINO mogul James Packer has spoken out for the first time about the arrest and detention of his staff in China, as his empire’s future hangs in the balance.
Dreams dashed for gambling industry
CHINA’s highrolling “whales” have become a lucrative target for overseas casinos, but Australia is now facing a backlash from the Asian superpower.
Backpacker tax rate ‘pretty good’
LABOR has warned the backpacker tax is still too high and will leave fruit leave fruit “rotting on trees”, but the Coalition is happy with the new rate.
Relief coming on hospital parking fees
HEALTH ministers and parking operators have been goaded into action on hospital parking fees, thanks to a 13-year-old boy.
Backpage boss facing 22 years in prison
THE operators of adult classified site Backpage.com have appeared in court on charges of trafficking underage prostitutes and pimping.
Biggest problem with gay marriage bill
IT’S THE one thing left out of the Turnbull Government’s proposed new law, and it could be the single most divisive issue of the gay marriage debate.
How one post changed Aussie business
CALL IT the Kardashian effect. The reality star clan’s youngest member, model Kylie Jenner, has given this start-up a million-dollar boost.
Rinehart and Chinese firm to buy land
GINA Rinehart has entered a bid to buy one of the country’s largest cattle stations for $365 million in partnership with real estate firm Shanghai Cred.
Abuser said men needed a safe space
A MONTH after defending his barber shop’s men-only policy, domestic violence perpetrator and MMA fighter Julian Wallace has sparked calls for a boycott.
Sushi chain accused of ‘wasabi terrorism’
A SUSHI chain has been rocked by claims it engaged in “wasabi terrorism”, which some described as “racist” and a “hate crime”.
Note-leaving neighbour cops it
PASSIVE aggressive notes call for an appropriate response, and this cheeky neighbour put the fun police in their place.
What it’s like to have sex for cash
WARNING: Explicit content. These sex workers and sugar babies share what it’s really like, from raunchy fun to emotional scars.
Bad news coming for anchovy fans
IF YOU enjoy anchovies on your pizza, we have bad news for you — the world may soon be facing a shortage of the salty little fishes.
Cashing in on Brangelina split
THE news of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s divorce was music to the ears of marketing execs, who cashed in on the split of the decade with these hilarious ads.
The weirdest viral posts on Gumtree
THESE wacky viral Gumtree posts give a glimpse into the unique lengths Australians will go to for a buck — or matters of the heart.
Medibank’s new $40 million perk
AFTER hiking premiums and driving customers away, Australia’s biggest private health insurer has finally come up with a plan to win us all over.
Mum asks nightclub to ban son
“I’D LIKE to request you impose a ‘ban’ on my son until the end of exams period.”
Racist tradie cops a serve
A PERTH man has issued the ultimate smackdown to a racist tradie who drove by because he “looked like a Muslim”.
Big changes to lockout laws
THEY have saved lives but they’re killing Sydney’s night-life — now a review says changes are needed to the controversial laws.
Lego empire almost crumbled
IT WAS an empire on the verge of crumbling. Lego was in serious danger of being sent to toy heaven. One thing saved it.
Girl gets rich naming Chinese kids
A BRITISH schoolgirl has amassed a fortune — just by helping Chinese parents choose English names for their children.
Doctors paid $39K a year by big pharma
SOME senior doctors are earning up to $39,000 in drug company payments a year for overseas trips, speaking and consultancy fees, a new report reveals.
Want to own a piece of Aussie history?
THE iconic Coca-Cola sign that has looked over Sydney’s Kings Cross for more than four decades is going on eBay.
SJP outraged over drug price hike
ACTOR Sarah Jessica Parker has ‘ended her relationship’ with Mylan, the company that produces EpiPens, after it increased the price of the lifesaving drug.
Plan to target daytime drinking crowd
HEINEKEN wants to boss the Aussie daytime party crowd — so it’s launching its first new product in 20 years. That’s a long time, you know.
Is this really $340m well spent?
AUSTRALIA’S disappointing Olympic campaign has cost $12m per medal. Is this performance worth taxpayers’ money?
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