John Stensholt

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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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 28, 2024. AFL Grand Final between Sydeny Swans and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Sydney fans Mitchell, 14, Xavier, 10, Ryan, 11, Alex, 10, Elyse , 6. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘Do we want to be the Australian NFL?’ The AFL’s billion dollar question

This AFL finals series has showcased the code’s booming popularity. It has also raised the question: will Australian Football ever be a truly national game?

Jessica Halloran and John Stensholt

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos September 24, 2024: Victoria Liberal Leader John Pesutto leaves the Melbourne federal court with his wife Betty as his defamation battle continues with Moira Deeming.. Picture: NewsWire / Aaron Francis

Pesutto takes a dive from AFL grand final lunch

Which of Australia’s political power list will be at footy’s best grand final lunch? And Resources Minister Madeleine King shows what it takes to get a fast decision made for mining companies.

John Stensholt and Nick Evans

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Andrew Dillon, Chief Executive Officer of the AFL and Katy Perry are seen during the Grand Final Entertainment Media Opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL heads for $1.25bn income bonanza

The league is in rude health financially, and chief executive Andrew Dillon has a series of strategies to keep the AFL growing – while dealing with player safety and other significant challenges

John Stensholt

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Futuristic technology changes,Chatbot chat with AI artificial intelligence A person who uses artificial intelligence AI smart robot technology by inputting commands to create something.

Secret Helfie AI investor documents reveals huge revenue, profit claims

The group, which claims to be Australia’s latest billion dollar tech unicorn, has told potential investors it would be among the country’s most profitable private companies in two years.

John Stensholt

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Is this Australia's newest tech unicorn?

Australia has a new tech unicorn with a ‘$1bn’ valuation. But is there more to the story?

This little-known business says its AI technology can test for health issues including Covid and cancer via a phone app. Its website says ‘take a selfie, stay healthy’. But our analysis suggests the company may be worth much less than it claims.

John Stensholt

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Tabcorp chair, Bruce Akhurst is seen at the TAB marquee on Derby Day at Flemington on Saturday 29. October 2022. Photo. Luis Enrique Ascui

Bruce Akhurst’s time as Tabcorp chairman was brutal

The wagering giant is fighting to cope with competition, its technology is struggling and shareholders have been critical of its board. The turnaround will be long and difficult.

John Stensholt

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The Australian tech firm kicking goals at 1000 sports venues

PMY founder Paul Yeomans has quietly built one of Australia’s most influential sports technology firms. Now it is targeting countries like Saudi Arabia.

John Stensholt

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