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.
Scott Farquhar
Helping other tech unicorns find their feet
Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar has made several canny private investments, as he racks up an increasingly impressive record of picking start-up winners.
Atlassian duo hit new heights
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar are now worth $25bn each, thanks to bumper pandemic demand for their software.
Atlassian chief’s rally cry for tech industry growth
Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar says Australian talent is ‘world class’, but the nation needs a stronger tech industry to compete globally.
Scott Farquhar’s dancing muse
He’s building a real-life tower of power – and just like the sweaty YouTube dancer who inspires him, tech billionaire Scott Farquhar just needs enthusiastic followers to join his movement.
Boots, boredom or making billions
Billionaire Scott Farquhar is worth $21.95bn. But he once tried to join the Army, which would have meant Australia’s biggest tech company may not have been born | THE LIST: Our richest 250
Doing good the Atlassian way
Scott Farquhar wants Australian corporate leaders to start giving away their money sooner, rather than later.
Atlassian shares up on strong outlook
Mike Cannon-Brookes’ tech company swung to a loss, but still beat analyst expectations.
Google ‘must pay for news, not block it’
Josh Frydenberg criticises Google for blocking news links, saying tech giants should focus on paying for news, not burying it.
Cannon-Brookes purchases glamour NBA franchise
Owning an NBA team is about the next 10-20 years, rather than just upcoming seasons, Atlassian CEO says.
A passion for property
Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes has cast his net wide in building a portfolio of impressive homes.
Door open to tech billionaire Scott Farquhar for Regis
Conglomerate Soul Pattinson has kept the door open to tech billionaire Scott Farquhar joining its $555m takeover bid for aged care provider Regis Healthcare.
Atlassian embraces remote work by staff
Sydney software giant Atlassian says its employees will now have the ability to work from wherever they want.
Atlassian’s new 40-storey behemoth
The Sydney tech giant says its new headquarters will be the world’s tallest hybrid timber building, and generate 2500 jobs.
Premier turned to Atlassian boss during darkest hours
Tech billionaire Scott Farquhar’s expertise put NSW on an early war footing that helped prevent the horrific death tolls occurring elsewhere.
We’ll play offence: Atlassian
Despite a downbeat profit forecast, Atlassian’s billionaire founders say they’ve survived major downturns and have a plan for this one.
Lockdown lifts Atlassian fortunes
It has been a good COVID-19 lockdown for Atlassian co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar.
Barefoot, bohemian at Fairwater
Mike Cannon-Brookes will keep one of Sydney society’s marquee events going … in his own way.
‘Fair-dinkum’ attack a bit rich
When it comes to electricity prices, the definition of “fair dinkum’’ depends on your outlook — and bank balance.
$100m for Fairfax home
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes and wife Annie have bought the Fairfax-owned Fairwater at Point Piper for $100m.
Atlassian chief warns ASX
Atlassian’s boss says the ASX must tighten its listing standards amid doubts over the fundamentals of local listed tech stocks.
Secret to leadership success
New research says 82 per cent of directors and senior managers have one thing in common.
One to watch
She’s a tech phenomenon, but can Melanie Perkins convert Canva from start-up darling to significant earner?
Polo power couple in comeback
There was none looking more pukka among the chukkas than Julie Bishop on Saturday.
Trophy homes survive slowdown
The five-year bull run is over but top-end properties are holding up nicely.
Company tax a clean sheet
More than a third of large Australian and foreign companies are still not paying a cent in company tax.
Software kings top rich list
Atlassian co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have a combined net worth of more than $6 billion.
Tyro racks up the boss losses
It seems all is not well at financial wannabe Tyro, backed by Atlassian billionaire Michael Cannon-Brookes.
Farquhar’s $75m cash splash
So just how rich is Atlassian co-founder and boss Scott Farquhar?
Spaceship is shaking up super
Paul Bennetts is co-founder of super fund Spaceship: the “young person’s fund” that has high-profile investors.
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