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Perspective
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this shiny new palace won’t help.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August, two years behind schedule
Seven years after demolition teams moved in at the old Queensland government executive building, the opening date for Queen’s Wharf has been set.
- by Cameron Atfield
Opinion
Opinion
The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job
Steve McCann doesn’t need to meet any financial hurdles to receive a gargantuan pay package, but he’s still the best insurance policy The Star board can buy.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment
The former Lendlease and Crown Resorts boss could earn up to $10 million in bonuses by the end of the 2026 financial year.
- by Amelia McGuire
The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away
The Star has warned investors to brace for weaker earnings this financial year amid a lack of high rollers and inflated regulatory costs.
- by Amelia McGuire
Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts
John Borghetti will take the chair as the casino operator has passed its regulatory hurdles and now has to find a way to become financially profitable.
- by Amelia McGuire
Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers
One casino has been approved to operate, but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world?
- by Harriet Alexander and Amelia McGuire
The Star not suitable for licence in any circumstance, inquiry told
Counsel assisting Caspar Conde said there is no indication the casino giant is fit to be given a licence, even under the eye of a special manager.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Hard Rock denies it’s looking at The Star
Hard Rock said it was considering taking legal action after The Star said it was briefly in talks with its local outfit regarding a potential takeover.
- by Amelia McGuire
Opinion
Opinion
The kindest thing to do with Star is to find it a new owner
There will always be jackals milling around a smelly corporate carcass. But none will want to pay top dollar for this one.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The Star lights up as target with casino licence still in balance
The struggling casino operator’s shares have jumped 20 per cent after it revealed a consortium of parties had flagged interest in buying it.
- by Amelia McGuire
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