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Inside new mission to return dilapidated Qld resorts to glory days
A Queensland MP and mayor are Japan-bound for face-to-face talks with the Iwasaki boss over stalled plans for the once-grand Capricorn Resort with a stop also planned in China over the future of another Great Barrier Reef gem.
The day Donald Trump took an Aussie billionaire to Tokyo
Australian retail supremo Solomon Lew had a first-hand view of how the now two-time US President tackled business deals and it offers plenty of lessons for leaders.
ASIC prepares to bet it all on casino legal fight
The regulator’s blockbuster action against the casino’s former directors is about to start. And the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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Why the fight against scams just got serious
All banks are now on the hook as the corporate regulator asks ‘how much is enough’ when it comes to protecting customers.
CQ’s largest egg farm to expand despite neighbour concerns
An application to increase CQ’s largest egg farm to 165,000 chickens has been approved despite objections from some neighbours claiming potential issues with increased noise, dust, odours and traffic.
Inside new Westpac CEO’s plan to rebuild the bank
Taking the reins of Westpac on Monday, one of Anthony Miller’s first tasks will be to visit call centre staff – who are the eyes and ears of the banking giant and hear exactly how customers feel.
Why isn’t Stanwell Power Station paying for using the Fitzroy River Barrage?
Irrigators lumped with 53 per cent water charge increases say two of the major users of the $40 million infrastructure are not paying their way. See what council says.
Central Qld council makes big call on battery project near small town
The proposed 500MW project is 10 times bigger than the nearby Genex Power system where a Tesla battery caught fire last year.
Victoria’s plan to stop Tassie green power push
The days could be numbered for the little-known regulatory quirk that has given a boost to Victorian power customers at Tasmania’s expense.
Does ANZ need another rock star CEO?
ANZ has a history of its ambitions being bigger than its balance sheet. The arrival of a big name global banker adds to these worries.
Wesfarmers’ plan to take Anko to the world stage
A generational shift is well under way at Rob Scott’s retailing conglomerate, Wesfarmers, and this opens opportunities for the breakout Anko brand.
Heavy water fees delayed after Fitzroy River irrigator backlash
Hefty water charge increases for hundreds of irrigators on the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton won’t start until mid-next year after the sharp rise shocked farmers.
Meet Australia’s biggest company you’ve never heard of
From a gritty corner in Melbourne, this low-profile player has turned its founders into billionaires as they took $500m paydays this week while delivering staggering returns to investors.
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