Rio Tinto to take full control of controversial mine in Kakadu
The last chapter in one of Australia’s biggest environmental battles is set to play out.
- by Simon Johanson
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Gucci, Louis Vuitton and co lose their buzz in Australia as flagship stores flounder
After years of rapid growth, luxury purveyors in Australia appear to be flatlining, finally caught up in the cost-of-living crisis confronting the nation’s shoppers.
- by Simon Johanson
Luxury brands still lining up for Perth’s premium strip despite Gucci, Louis Vuitton and co losing their buzz
After years of rapid growth, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other luxury purveyors in Australia appear to be flatlining amid the cost-of-living crisis, but that hasn’t stopped brands jockeying for positions on Perth’s new premium strip.
- by Simon Johanson
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Mining
Gold miner confirms CEO held by Mali’s military junta, shares slide
Close to $500 million have been wiped off the books of Resolute Mining after it confirmed CEO Terry Holohan and two other employees were being held by Mali’s military junta.
- by Simon Johanson and Jesinta Burton
Australia’s shopping centres shake off cost-of-living gloom
While many of us still struggle in the cost-of-living crisis, the big shopping centre landlords are optimistic they’re on the cusp of a retail recovery.
- by Simon Johanson
Australia’s CBDs lose out to the fringe in war for workers
The head of a large property fund says employees are more willing to commute and work in an office when it’s located on the CBD’s fringe.
- by Simon Johanson
Mining giant warns of trade threat from US elections
BHP has warned that a new wave of protectionism, promoted by the likes of former US president Donald Trump, is a threat to global trade.
- by Simon Johanson
Boutique Adelphi Hotel sells at $6m discount after owner’s collapse
The Adelphi Hotel, known for a rooftop swimming pool that is partially suspended above Flinders Lane, has sold for $19 million.
- by Simon Johanson
Why this giant property fund is betting big on sheds
ISPT believes there is still plenty of scope for growth in the premium warehouse end of Australia’s industrial property boom.
- by Simon Johanson
A tale of two high streets: Why an Armadale shop is thriving while another in Richmond is ‘just surviving’
Justin Kestelman’s homewares store is just three kilometres from Dagelbu Sherpa’s sushi shop – but their stories illustrate the cost-of-living crunch and differing fortunes of suburban shopping strips.
- by Simon Johanson
More cranes on city skylines, but fewer are building homes
Construction activity is peaking across Sydney, where there are more cranes than any other Australian capital, including Melbourne.
- by Simon Johanson
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