Billionaires know how to keep afloat
The wealthy can be highly secretive. But they don’t hold back when they are asked about their tips for staying fit.
Richest 250
‘Kidding themselves’: tycoon’s warning
Tim Gurner says developers that want to start big projects in Sydney or Melbourne are ignoring a ‘complete systemic change’.
Billionaires who love to give money away
Australia’s wealthy are involved in charity pursuits at a much earlier stage of their career than ever, with young tech elites leading the way.
Oldest billionaire keeps a Porsche
There’s work to do for this 97-year-old who heads into the office each weekday. Although he did have to give up skiing recently.
Ups and downs of Australia’s mega-rich
Markets plunged in March last year, but it has been smooth sailing ever since for some of the biggest names in Australian business. But who did the best?
From Burger-flipper to billionaire
He used to work at Hungry Jacks. Meet Laurence Escalante, the the fast car-obsessed thirtysomething now worth more than $2b is proof that videogaming does pay | THE LIST: Australia’s Richest 250
‘Get on with it and get back to work’
Billionaire property developer and Richest 250 lister Lang Walker ‘can’t handle people using COVID as an excuse.’
The rise and rise of Ruslan Kogan
Ruslan Kogan isn’t entirely joking when he admits his $1.5bn business is really a data analytics company masquerading as an online retailer.
Millionaire’s secret to picking right stocks
Managing $12bn of assets around the world, Peter Cooper has built a multi-million dollar fortune for himself and his clients. And he has just one simple rule for long-term success.
Has Aussie billionaire created the next tech unicorn?
Rich lister Shaun Bonett is best known for his property holdings, but another venture that’s cashing in on the online shopping boom may well be his gift that keeps on giving.
Stock guru doesn’t rue GameStop timing
Small-cap stock guru David Paradice sold out of headline maker GameStop late last year, potentially missing out on a billion-dollar position, but he says he’s still sleeping well at night.
Covid costly, but Snow still flying
The billionaire still has more than $3bn of property assets after converting a sheep paddock into a huge office precinct.
‘We’d lose so much money if we open’
Hotel baron Chris Morris says restrictions mean it isn’t worthwhile to open some of the Victoria’s most famous pubs.
Forrest’s fortune: iron, boots and beef
Andrew Forrest’s R.M. Williams deal captured plenty of attention, but he has about $20bn of other assets across a diverse range of sectors.
Palmer’s $100m property bonanza
Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer owns dozens of mansions on the Gold Coast and plenty of gold.
Waislitz to vote down Iress OneVue bid
Billionaire Alex Waislitz has attacked Grant Thornton for its decision to declare fair and reasonable a $107m takeover offer for listed fintech OneVue.
Rinehart No 1 as pizzas also deliver a packet
Three key trends are emerging in Australian business during COVID-19: iron ore exports, food and e-commerce
Covid fast-tracks tech revolution
Billionaire investor Alex Waislitz has up to six unlisted companies in his portfolio that he believes are headed to public markets.
Billionaire heirs’ iron ore bonanza
The secretive Perth trio behind Wright Prospecting got a huge payday as the price of iron ore surged during 2020.
15 blue chip stocks Gerry Harvey bought
Harvey Norman is flying for the billionaire, but he has had less luck with some of his other investments.
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