Politics LatestNationA Coalition-led Senate inquiry investigating the recent rise in the cost of living has delivered its findings, as the opposition claims Labor has not done enough to stem elevated inflation and an increase in interest rates.
Electoral reformPoliticsLabor is closing in on a deal for a suite of electoral reforms that would set a cap on how much an individual such as Clive Palmer could donate to political parties to $600,000 a year.
MARGIN CALLMargin CallClive Palmer’s interminable efforts to get clear of prosecution over alleged breaches of the takeovers code were unceremoniously swatted aside by the Federal Court.
EXCLUSIVENationThere are increasing expectations that billionaire Clive Palmer and Climate 200 will be able to spend big at the federal election as the government runs out of time to put electoral reforms in place.
hearingNationAs a hearing into Clive Palmer’s $300bn claim against Australia wrapped up in The Hague, WA Premier Roger Cook slammed the billionaire as a greedy ‘villain’.
$300bn lawsuitMining & EnergyClive Palmer has been grilled over his decision to shift his Australian assets into a Singapore-based entity, as an international tribunal continued to hear the Queensland billionaire’s $300 billion legal claim against Australia.
Solicitor-GeneralNationThe solicitor-general has pilloried Clive Palmer’s $300bn legal claim against Australia as weak, absurd and demonstrably inadequate.
Billionaire deniedThe TimesClive Palmer’s Titanic ambition has ebbed and flowed for 15 years, but five months after reviving his plans to build a replica of the ocean liner, the ship remains a dream.
Bernard Lagan
NEWSNewsWireResidents who live near a luxury golf course have attacked former billionaire politician Clive Palmer for a move which they say places the community at risk.
Tess McCracken
InsolvencyCompaniesCreditors of Queensland Nickel, when it was under the control of Clive Palmer, have been repaid every cent owed capping an eight-year chase by its liquidator to recover more than $300m.
NEWSBreaking NewsA “freedom” tour backed by mining magnate Clive Palmer and a controversial US commentator has cut ticket prices after appearing to struggle to get bums on seats.
NEWSNewsWireA “freedom” tour backed by mining magnate Clive Palmer and a controversial US commentator has cut ticket prices after appearing to struggle to get bums on seats.
exclusiveLegal AffairsThe businessman is continuing to wage war against the corporate regulator’s former chair James Shipton, amid multiple ongoing court fights.
DOUBLE ACTMediaThe firebrand broadcaster will visit Australia for the first time to headline a $200-a-head free speech conference alongside one of the country’s richest men.
Jenna Clarke
birthdayNationIf you’re worth $21bn and it’s your 70th birthday do you: a) Throw a bash on your new $40m superyacht. b) Threaten to build yourself an even bigger boat. c) Do whatever you please. d) All of the above.
Legal affairsBusinessCITIC’s Sino Iron mine is facing an ‘existential problem’ as Clive Palmer continues to refuse to sign off on key approvals, a court has been told.
newsNational Breaking NewsAfter 11 years of delays, the billionaire businessman has rehashed his plans to replicate the ill-fated ship.
Jessica Wang
newsNewsWireAfter 11 years of delays, the billionaire businessman has rehashed his plans to replicate the ill-fated ship.
Jessica Wang
EXCLUSIVENationThe key backers among more than 1000 donors funding Moira Deeming’s defamation case against John Pesutto can be revealed.
MiningMining & EnergyThe standoff between Clive Palmer and CITIC is reaching boiling point, with the Chinese company saying it will be forced to curtail output from its Pilbara iron ore operations.
Donation disclosuresPoliticsMillions donated to political parties by activists, businesses and unions, the Australian Electoral Commission has revealed.
politicsNewsWireThe wealthy individuals donating to Australia’s political parties have been revealed, with Clive Palmer topping the list.
EditorialPolitical mavericks are nothing new in the Sunshine State but there might not be room for teal on the already garish electoral map.
Editorial
AFLThe Bombers have consistently teased fans and the competition that they are a true finals contender for years, now that all ends. SAM LANDSBERGER previews their season.
BusinessBusinessRyan Stokes has been spotted at Main Beach and Clive Palmer flew in an American songstress for a night. We track down the holiday hot spots of Australia’s business elite.
AustraliaNationClive Palmer’s $40m superyacht has safely anchored off the coast of Singaporean coast after it was stranded on a reef and began taking on water.
NEWSNewsWireThe Australian billionaire’s boat appears to have become stuck in shallow water off the coast of Singapore.
Madeleine Achenza
EXPENSIVE ERRORWorldThe 56m luxury vessel – complete with two sundecks, outdoor and indoor bars, jacuzzi and VIP suite – hit a reef in low tide around on Monday night.
musicMusicNow Russell Morris has done it all. The singer-songwriter’s trip via pop, rock and blues sees him land on stage with a symphony orchestra.
The blatant double standards in the application of land clearance rules between agriculture and mining on the one hand and renewable energy on the other is fuelling community anger.