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El Jannah’s chief marketing officer, Adam Issa, with some of its food.

‘We are not selling out’: El Jannah’s new investor is a $180 billion US giant

The wildly popular Lebanese chicken chain has a deep-pocketed new backer to help it conquer Australia, and then its cultural motherland, Lebanon.

  • Jessica Yun

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Curtin University has lowered the bar for entry when it comes to year 12 English.

‘Years of instability’: WA students doubt ‘benefits’ of university merger plans

Curtin University, the University of Western Australia and Murdoch University are in the firing line for a merger, with Edith Cowan University likely exempt due to the opening of its new inner-city campus. 

  • Holly Thompson
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Australian giant’s desperate bid to ruin a $92 billion deal

It was worth it for BHP chief Mike Henry to have one last throw of the dice.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
For BHP and CEO Mike Henry, the move will represent a test of how far the company is willing to go in its efforts to grow in copper.

BHP walks away from takeover talks with Anglo American

The world’s biggest miner had made overtures to Anglo American in recent days after a failed bid to buy the smaller company last year.

  • Simon Johanson
The Skybus terminal at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.

SkyBus closer to going all-electric after operator scores $4b deal

Since starting the SkyBus service in 2015 with 50 vehicles, Australian company Kinetic now runs a global fleet of buses and trains.

  • Simon Johanson
Iren co-CEO Dan Roberts, who has founded and runs the company with his brother Will Roberts.

From the brink to billionaires: Sydney brothers land $14.8 billion Microsoft deal

Four years ago, the ASX rejected Iren when it tried to list. Now, it’s signed one of the largest contracts ever awarded to an Australian technology firm.​

  • David Swan
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Domino’s chairman Jack Cowin took over CEO duties after Mark van Dyck exited just seven months into the job.

‘Completely off base’: Domino’s boss Jack Cowin talks down takeover speculation

Fast food veteran Jack Cowin says he’s not had any conversations with Bain Capital, despite reports that boosted the pizza chain’s share price on Tuesday.

  • Jessica Yun
Rex Airlines planes.

‘High confidence’: Rex Airlines rescued by US outfit Air T

Administrators E&Y have warned that the debt-laden airline’s 4800 creditors, who are owed a combined $500 million, will probably receive nothing.

  • Chris Zappone
Kerry Stokes mixes with the politically powerful including Prime Minster Anthony Albanese.

Is media baron Kerry Stokes preparing his exit? It looks like a yes

Unlike Lachlan Murdoch, Kerry Stokes’ son doesn’t have ink in his veins and has traditionally demonstrated scant interest in all things media.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Seven West Media chairman Kerry Stokes.

Kerry Stokes to depart Seven after merger with Triple M owner

Seven West Media plans to combine with Australia’s biggest radio company, Southern Cross Media, to create a $415 million TV, radio and publishing group.

  • Calum Jaspan

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