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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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PLUMBING SUPPLIESCompanies

Heath Sharp, Chief Executive of Reliance Worldwide, slated to be the biggest share offer on the ASX this year. Photo Jeremy Piper

Reliance eyes tariff boost

Reliance says Trump’s tariffs could give it an advantage in the US, as it warned of Brexit disruption.

John Stensholt

HOW THE RICH INVESTWealth

Founder of DIVA jewellery Brett Blundy pictured in Circular Quay.

Lovisa the jewel in Blundy’s crown

Billionaire Brett Blundy is proving there’s plenty of life left in the retail sector just yet.

John Stensholt

AFL

The large crowd is seen as Jarryd Lyons of the Lions runs with the ball during the Round 25 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, August 25, 2019. The AFL today announced a new attendance record for a season. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFL defies trend of falling crowds

A turnaround in the fortunes of Carlton and Brisbane has helped the AFL defy a downturn in attendances across several sports.

John Stensholt

miningMining & Energy

EMBARGO APPLIES - DO NOT PUBLISH BEFORE THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2017 - Andrew Forrest is a national finalist for Australian of the Year 2017. Andrew

Forrest’s $1bn in dividends

Andrew Forrest will break through the $1bn mark in dividend income from his Fortescue shareholding this year.

John Stensholt and Nick Evans

Richest 250Leadership

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Andrew Forrest addresses the spectators after following the Rapid Rugby match between the Western Force and the Malaysia Valke at HBF Park on August 09, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Twiggy’s billion-dollar year

Fortescue’s special dividend mean it’s been a billion-dollar year for mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest.

John Stensholt

the listBusiness

14/12/2017: Pro Medicus CEO Sam Hupert. Stuart McEvoy for The Australian.

Billionaires born as shares surge

The reporting season is about to produce Australia’s next two billionaires, as a medical technology firm kicks goals in the US.

John Stensholt

big businessBusiness

TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball as Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors defends in the first half during Game Five of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 7, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Ben Simmons eyes empire

He may have just signed a $250m contract, but the NBA star has his finger in many other pies.

John Stensholt

resultsCompanies

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Bingo Industries CEO Daniel Tartak speaks to the media during a GWS Giants AFL Media Announcement that Bingo Industries will sponsor the Giants at the WestConnex Centre on March 6, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Bingo ‘not interested in SKM’

Bingo Industries chief Daniel Tartak says he is not interested in bidding for the stricken SKM Recycling business in Victoria.

John Stensholt

financial servicesFinancial Services

Michael Heine, founder and managing director of Netwealth.

Netwealth confident of filling void

The Hayne royal commission has created an empty space in wealth management — a void Netwealth intends to fill.

John Stensholt

How the rich investWealth

David Paradice, portfolio manager for Paradice Investment Management, pictured at the company headquarters in Sydney.

Finding gold on the ASX

Aside from his HK and China plays, David Paradice has a slice of one of the ASX’s hottest stocks.

John Stensholt

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