Time to rebuild rail for resilient economy: Aurizon CEO
Andrew Harding says rail infrastructure is critical to keep the economy moving when disaster hits. That’s why we need to put it back on the priority list.
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Feels like Australia is on hold: News Corp’s Miller
Michael Miller says a lot of personal and business uncertainty exists across Australia due to previously unseen combinations of economic indicators.
Tackling affordability requires bold thinking: Charter Hall
The property major’s boss David Harrison says state governments also have a big role to play in solving the housing crisis.
‘Green transition will be a huge challenge’: AGL CEO
Damien Nicks of the nation’s biggest power generator says its critical to provide secure, affordable energy while funding the renewables rollout.
Entrepreneurs create our future growth: Zeller CEO
Ben Pfisterer who heads up payments platform says now is the time to double down and invest.
Japanese trading giant Mitsui eye Queensland silica sands
The Land of the Rising Sun is eyeing Queensland’s silica sands, with Brisbane-based Diatreme Resources inking an agreement with blue-chip Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co.
Time to capitalise on AI: Insignia CEO
Scott Hartley says Australia must fit for purpose regulation that sets us up to safely capitalise on an AI- and technology-enabled future.
Impending merger rule changes to bring on a flurry of deals
The impending tightening of the ACCC’s merger approval regime will trigger the fast-tracking of deal announcements in 2025, says Rothschild & Co Australia.
Epic inflation fight ‘far from over’
The nation’s biggest poll of business leaders comes with a pointed warning for both sides of politics heading into an election year.
Woodside granted WA approval for North West Shelf extension
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek must now decide whether to endorse the extension, alienating environmentalists, or overrule it which will inflame ties between the resource sector and Labor.
Court to consider verdict in Super Retail whistleblower case
The Super Retail court case has ended on a day in which senior counsel for the whistleblowers sensationally stepped down in the morning and lawyers argued over whether a deal was struck.
Aussie music company’s huge move
A growing Aussie music company has just made a massive move, taking over a popular online travel guide website.
Investment opportunities in digitisation: Aware Super CEO
Deanne Stewart sees a strong pipeline of investment opportunities is digitisation and the digital economy.
Execs named as ACCC goes after Downer and Ventia for price fixing
Four senior executives at Downer and Ventia have been named in legal action for allegedly colluding on defence contracts worth nearly $10bn during the pandemic.
Fleet Space raises $150m for minerals exploration ambitions
The company will pursue M&A and hire expert staff following a huge capital raise, as it seeks to revolutionise minerals exploration.
Piper-Heidsieck pops cork on champagne renaissance
Its first brand ambassador was Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, and a new sponsorship deal with the Australian Open tennis will lift champagne brand Piper-Heidsieck’s visibility.
Red tape’s threat to net zero target
Hundreds of millions of dollars of foreign investment could slip through Australia’s fingers and net-zero targets could fail because of environmental approval red tape, a new report says.
Resolution Life slams domestic insurance policy
Resolution Life founder Sir Clive Cowdery has lashed out at Australian policymakers for creating a ‘very constrained’ life insurance sector.
BHP, Rio sued over ‘sex crime negligence’ in the workplace
Two class actions filed in Sydney on Wednesday allege the sexual harassment at the mining giants was widespread and systemic over 20 years.
Whistleblower statement defamed Super Retail, court told
The Federal Court hearing involving two sacked former senior executives of Super Retail Group has heard allegations a statement put out by their lawyers defamed the retailer.
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