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Clare O’Neil and Jacqui Lambie wait for Qantas

MPs left hanging as Qantas charm offensive fails to launch

Try as it might, Qantas can’t seem to avoid annoying members of federal parliament.

  • Madeleine Heffernan and Kishor Napier-Raman

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Whitehaven Coal chairman Mark Vaile.

Vaile says energy crunch shows risk of shunning coal in net-zero push

Whitehaven chairman Mark Vaile warns the global energy crisis is a reminder that investment in fossil fuels needs to continue for decades.

  • Nick Toscano
Proxy advisors have slammed the remuneration report overseen by Whitehaven chairman Mark Vaile, and flagged plans to oppose his re-election unless he reduces his workload.

Beware moves to shut down ‘harmful’ debates

The ability of well-educated, intelligent adult students to conduct open conversations without hemming in ideas and inquiry, however controversial, is part of a university’s purpose.

  • The Herald's View
Federal Minister Alan Tudge will announce $53 million in funding for the struggling international student education sector on Friday.

‘Forced out by cancel culture’: Tudge condemns Vaile’s exit as Newcastle Uni chancellor

But senior Newcastle University academics say there was widespread unhappiness among staff at Mr Vaile’s appointment due to his chairmanship of Whitehaven Coal.

  • Lisa Visentin
Whitehaven Coal chairman Mark Vaile’s appointment as chancellor of Newcastle University has drawn controversy.

Mark Vaile quits Newcastle University chancellor role amid backlash over coal links

The former Nationals leader’s appointment as chancellor was met with significant backlash from staff, students and potential donors.

  • Lisa Visentin
Dan Tehan has long been underestimated and regarded as a country bumpkin, despite his establishment upbringing.

Charm and disarm: Farm boy Dan Tehan embarks on diplomatic challenge

A highly regarded diplomat before following his mother into politics, Dan Tehan has long been underestimated despite his reputation as Mr Fix-It.

  • Rob Harris
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Woolies plastic bags not strong enough to hold Banducci's $7.75m pay packet

Woolies plastic bags not strong enough to hold Banducci's $7.75m pay packet

How many plastic bags would you need to carry the $7.75 million worth of remuneration handed to Woolies boss Brad Banducci?

  • Colin Kruger

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