ExclusiveNRLBeing crowned the fittest player of the most physically demanding sport in the world is no small feat – and for the official ironman of the NRL his record-busting achievements began in pre-season.
As John Mullen stepped down from the Telstra board, he said being a good business is more than running a profit machine.
Telstra AGMCompaniesShareholders have lashed Telstra for ‘wasting’ $1m on the Yes campaign, as outgoing chairman John Mullen maintained it was the right call.
Trading DayTrading DayRBA November meeting ‘live’ as hints at hike. Santos lifts on LNG split calls. Bapcor dives as revenue growth slows. ACCC nod to NBN Co pricing. Fiery last AGM for Telstra chair John Mullen.
Trading DayTrading DayGina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has 19.9 per cent of Liontown. CSL avoids first strike. Profit fall, outlook weighs on BoQ. Qantas gains on chair exit.
‘CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FAILURES’AviationA proxy advisory firm has urged Telstra shareholders not to re-elect director Maxine Brenner because of her performance on the board of Qantas.
Green economyBusinessRapidly rising carbon levels are ‘frightening the living daylights’ out of Telstra’s venture capital arm. Here is what the fund is doing about it.
TechnologyTechnologyThe government says submissions to its AI inquiry, ranging from Telstra to the Human Rights Commission, have exposed a division as to whether specific AI laws are necessary.
DAVID SWAN
The List: 100 Innovators 2023BusinessOrla Glynn never set out to be at the cutting edge of Australia’s technology revolution.
THE GROWTH AGENDAThe Growth AgendaA new advertising campaign and creative platform for Telstra’s 20-year partnership with AFL and NRL captures the hearts – and attention – of footy fans across the country.
Trading DayTrading DayNewmont-Newcrest deal falls short on ‘fairness’ test. Duratec founders in $11.5m selldown. Platinum falls after August outflows. Healthcare, utilities sectors gain.
updatedNewsWireA network problem on Thursday left Telstra prepaid customers unable to add more funds to their accounts, with the issue now resolved.
Anthony Anderson
THE DEALThe DealWomen entrepreneurs are getting a much-needed boost from this family investment house.
Trading DayTrading DayBourse lifts after China halves stamp duty on securities. Appen dives 32pc on ongoing headwinds. Star retreat before results. Fortescue drops on executive upheaval, lower profit and dividends. Energy One soars on UK bid.
exclusiveTechnologyAI opportunities could head off Australia’s risk of a recession, says the peak tech body representing Atlassian and Telstra.
David Swan
Trading DayTrading DayAltium, Megaport led tech sector gains. Worst day since 2020 for Coles. Redbubble wins support on cost-cutting focus. HUB24 lifts on profit jump. Telstra’s best day in 16 months.
SmartphonesTechnologyTelstra boss Vicki Brady couldn’t live without one. Origin’s Frank Calabria never put his down. A new film plots the cautionary tale of how the darling of the business elite spectacularly imploded.
Trading DayTrading DayBourse has worst week in 12 months. Magellan gets special dividend boost. China’s Evergrande files for US bankruptcy cover. BHP, Rio and Fortescue up on iron ore price jump.
Telstra’s previous CEO had articulated a bold vision of a world class technology company, a goal the telco under Vicki Brady has now hung up on.
David Swan
resultsTechnologyThe nation’s need to be online has helped Telstra overcome the churn of customers who were unhappy with the increased cost of their mobile plans.