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David Ross is a Sydney-based journalist at The Australian. He previously worked at the European Parliament and as a freelance journalist, writing for many publications including Myanmar Business Today where he was an Australian correspondent. He has a Masters in Journalism from The University of Melbourne.

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INDUSTRY REPORTRetail

Holden's last cars are becoming hot investments, with a pair selling for $1m and $750k last week. Many Aussies are investing in HSV models, which are increasing in value faster than traditional investments or Euro supercars. Jeff Dutton of Dutton Garage with a rare last model Holden Supercharged GTS 30th Anniversary Commodore and a Enzo Ferrari in his showroom. Picture: David Caird

Car dealer system broken

A long-awaited report suggests car manufacturers could be subject to a media bargaining code-style arrangement if they fail to resolve disputes.

David Ross

INSURANCEFinancial Services

Storm damage to a block of flats at Mooloolaba where a freak hail storm powered through on Sunday afternoon causing widespread damage to the Sunshine Coast. Photo Lachie Millard

Insurers hit for billions by wild weather

Natural catastrophes remain the most constant cause of costly insurance blowouts and look set to only grow as climatic conditions change.

David Ross

CRACKDOWNMarkets

ASIC bans five over high-risk forex trading

The corporate regulator has swung the hammer at a Wolf of Wall Street-style high-risk financial investments and exchange business.

David Ross

Sports RightsMedia

TOPSHOT - Australia's captain Tim Paine (C) and Steven Smith (R) celebrate the dismissal of India's Rishabh Pant during the fifth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on January 11, 2021. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Seven opens door to cache of Cricket Australia documents

The Federal Court looks set to progress the court battle between Seven West and Cricket Australia to the next over.

David Ross

BROADCAST BILLMedia

Australia's captain Aaron Finch (L) plays a shot as India's wicketkeeper Kannaur Rahul looks on during the third one-day international cricket match between Australia and India at Manuka Oval in Canberra on December 2, 2020. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Lawyers pad up for cricket stoush

Lawyers from Cricket Australia and Seven West have locked horns in the federal court in a fight by the broadcaster to slash its broadcast bills.

David Ross

LIVE

Live: Trading DayTrading Day

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - NOVEMBER 11 2020: A man views the Stock Exchange boards in Sydney Australia. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

ASX recovers as banks rebound

Market recovers strongly from an intraday fall, hitting its highest daily close since March 3.

David Rogers and Elise Shaw

THE DEALBusiness

09/03/2021 Lost Dogs Home executives (L-R) Pandora Reddy with 'Molly', Liz Walker with 'Ned', Isabella Galanti with 'Winston' and Jill Gustave-Marston with 'Cassie' for DEAL magazine.. Aaron Francis/The Australian

No ceiling in the doghouse

How women are calling the shots at Melbourne’s Lost Dogs’ Home

David Ross

Nation

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos December 10 2020: David Southwick , member for Caulfield speaking in Victorian Parliament during a debate on the bill to criminalise conversion therapy on Thursday Morning. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

Police question quarantine security firm

Security company at centre of the Melbourne quarantine disaster slapped with a second show cause notice.

David Ross

EXCLUSIVEMedia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER, 03, 2020: Digital market boards at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

Watchdog’s secret check on Nine

ASIC opened a file into whether a Nine Entertainment insider was involved in possible inappropriate share trading last year.

David Ross

FinanceFinancial Services

Greensill clients ‘exposed’ by collapse

New court documents show London-based Greensill’s increasing desperation as it tried to force the extension of key insurance policies.

Nick Evans, Perry Williams and David Ross

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