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John StensholtThe Richest 250 Editor

John Stensholt joined The Australian in July 2018. He writes about Australia’s most successful and wealthy entrepreneurs, and the business of sport.Previously John worked at The Australian Financial Review and BRW, editing the BRW Rich List. He has won Citi Journalism and Australian Sports Commission awards for his corporate and sports business coverage. He won the Keith McDonald Award for Business Journalist of the Year in the 2020 News Awards.

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Tennis

Bushfire bonanza protects the Open

Tennis Australia stands to pocket a huge cash payout should any play be lost at the Australian Open due to bushfire smoke

John Stensholt

TechnologyMining & Energy

General photo of Veefil charger and electric vehicle at Tritium in Murarrie, Thursday, March 22, 2018 (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

Electric car-charging profits fall flat

An electric vehicle charging station company with global ambitions has tripled its losses, it’s been revealed.

John Stensholt

Decade of disruptionInquirer

EMBARGO FOR TWAM 26 OCT 2019NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION FEE APPLIESFrank Lowy Pic : Nic Walker

To the bold, fortune

In the past 10 years, the rich have become richer at a faster rate than probably in this nation’s history.

John Stensholt

Spending spreePolitics

Businessman Clive Palmer arrives to the District Court in Brisbane, Thursday, July 25, 2019. Liquidators are trying to claw back $200 million in claims owed by Mr Palmer over the collapse of Queensland Nickel. (AAP Image/Jono Searle)

Behind Clive’s massive waste of money

The details of Clive Palmer’s multimillion dollar spending spree on his failed Canberra tilt are revealed.

John Stensholt

shock retirementAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Alex Rance of the Tigers in action during the 2018 AFL round 22 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 17, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Why Rance walked away from $2 million

At Punt Road, he’s endearingly described as ‘stark raving mad’. But retirement was a considered choice for Alex Rance.

John Stensholt

Financial servicesFinancial Services

Billionaire Angela Bennett with Terri Ann McLarty. Supplied.

Angela Bennett’s AMB sells Coolabah stake for $34.1m

The deal would represent a substantial profit for billionaire Angela Bennett’s AMB Capital Partners.

John Stensholt

Margin Call

O’Neill on bench, not in the chair

Margin Call is hearing that John O’Neill is not going to pursue the Australian Rugby Union chairman role.

John Stensholt

exclusiveBusiness

Besart Berisha of Western United FC celebrates his goal during the Round 9 A-League match between Western United FC and Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (AAP Image/George Salpigtidis) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Soccer’s western field of dreams

They’re the trio of 40-something schoolmates from Melbourne’s northwest trying to build a $180m soccer stadium.

John Stensholt

taxationBusiness

Co-Founder and CO-CEO of Atlassian, Mike Cannon-Brookes speaks during the National Smart Energy Summit at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, Tuesday, December 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Atlassian researches way to zero tax

Tech darling Atlassian paid zero tax in Australia despite drawing in more than $1bn in local revenue.

MICHAEL RODDAN and John Stensholt

How the rich investWealth

16/08/2018: Barry Lambert, rich lister who has investments in a private hemp company that he has high hopes for, at his house in Colloroy, Sydney.Pic by James Croucher

Sharemarket shines for richest

A 20 per cent lift on the Australian sharemarket has been lucrative for key members of The List: Australia’s Richest 250.

John Stensholt

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