High stakes gamble by Crown boss
As D-Day looms for a decision on Crown’s Victorian gaming licence it seems casino boss Ciaran Carruthers could be in a spot of bother of his own.
Christine Lacy
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Oh, to have friends in high places
Unsurprisingly, it pays to be close to James Packer, as proved by right-hand-man Ben Tilley’s luxury 51st floor apartment in Sydney’s Crown Residences — above Packer on floors 48-49.
Horton twins taking news of their dad’s demise hard
IAG’s ousted general counsel Peter Horton’s unceremonious professional demise is hitting home as gossip swirls across the Sydney business district.
All eyes turn to Gladys at Optus
Optus may have faced unprecedented turmoil and left millions in the dark but it seems the weekly staff emails have found one happy customer by the name of ‘Nicholas’.
Flight fight turbulence continues
Cranky businessman Charles Kiefel’s turbulent flight from Singapore to Sydney isn’t history just yet as it appears the Feds haven’t finished their inquiries.
Radio silence on chairman Joyce as STC hits turbulence
Crisis is engulfing the Sydney Theatre Company following the weekend’s onstage pro-Palestine protest by actors, but where is the leading cultural organisation’s actual chairman?
Fight or flight: Cranky banker escorted off QF2
An Australian businessman apparently was unimpressed by Qantas’ Sydney–Singapore service, possibly told the pilot so and allegedly found himself escorted from the aircraft.
Hutchy’s SEG cuts loose unprofitable Kiwis
He’s offloaded the loss-making NZ operations but will that be enough to keep the banking wolves from the doors of mini media mogul Craig Hutchison?
Walsh doubles down on losing a motza on Mona
As a pro gambler, David Walsh is used to playing for high stakes. Just how much risk he’s taken on is somewhat revealed in new financial filings linked to his Museum of Old and New Art.
Optus boss to make a big call on hack report
He’s just warmed the seat vacated by Kelly Bayer Rosmarin but it might get a little uncomfortable for Michael Venter because he has to decide whether a report into last years hack goes public.
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