How dark moments gave birth to vast Canva fortune
The Canva founders were rejected by more than 100 investors before they got their first ‘yes’.
Richest 250
The fortune four million parcels built
Meet the little-known powerhouse behind Australia’s burgeoning e-commerce industry.
‘I just love anything that’s difficult’
If it sounds too good and big to be true, unstoppable property developer Lang Walker knows it’s the project for him as he loves nothing more than proving the doubters wrong.
Bevan Slattery kicks off his last hurrah
If Bevan Slattery’s has big plans: to pull off what will be the largest private digital infrastructure project in Australia’s history.
How ‘snowmobile approach’ made Bonett a billionaire
Online gift card billionaire and commercial property magnate Shaun Bonett says there are very few people who invent things. The real art is in putting things together in a better way.
Tech guru Richard White’s plan to give back
WiseTech’s Richard White wants to beef up Australia’s STEM capacity. He’s setting up a new technology education foundation to get the ball rolling.
Retail lobs into the ‘Meccaverse’
For Mecca founder Jo Horgan, there’s nothing so ‘viscerally delightful’ as going into a store and playing with products.
Gina Rinehart tops The List as NFT revolution takes off
This year’s edition of The List – Australia’s Richest 250 will show how mining and technology are now the country’s two most successful sectors.
‘One service station was never going to be enough’
For Nick Andrianakos, a ‘journey of discovery to the lucky country’ has led to an estimated $894m petroleum fortune built over a lifetime.
The economy that redesigns itself
The List – Australia’s Richest 250 reinforces how tech, resources and energy are interdependent and all are crucial given our challenging strategic outlook.
Two things Richest 250 members have in common
Dream of becoming a billionaire? Then it pays to have these two traits that the founders of Canva and Meriton share, the editor of the Richest 250 tells the Money Cafe podcast.
Tech couple chasing new dream in Darwin
Now worth a combined $717m, this duo moved north to start a charitable program after founding one of Australia’s most successful technology companies.
Rinehart tops Richest 250, Canva’s Perkins the big mover
The top 10 on The List are wealthier than ever before, led by two of the country’s most successful businesswomen who have changed the face of corporate Australia.
The Australian brings you the country’s richest – as NFTs
The technology revolution has arrived, changing the face of the ranks of Australia’s wealthiest individuals. A unique collection of NFTs celebrates their success.
How our billionaires relax
It’s not all work for the big players on The List: The Richest 250. They wind down in various ways, from the sporty to the leisurely – or just collecting ritzy houses.
Simple lessons in David Dicker’s 25-year overnight success
It took until the fast car enthusiast was 50 to realise what he needed to change to be a success in business – pay staff well, hire more women and stay out of the way. The results have been startling.
Cars and politics fuel Clive Palmer’s passion play
Clive Palmer makes more income than almost every other Australian billionaire. But how he chooses to spend it is unique.
How Culture Kings founders made millions
Australian retail phenomenon Culture Kings is about to launch its biggest play, with its 30-something founders taking on the US market.
High flyers: Private jets the new toy of choice
Forget fast cars, super yachts or luxury houses. The hottest trophy asset for Australia’s rich elite right now is a $100m jet. So who has bought one?
Richest 250 recast: Young tech stars topple old guard
An elite clutch of start-up founders is getting richer more quickly than ever, adding $30bn since March as wealth shifts from old industries to new sectors. See the new rankings.
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