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Why this CEO is bracing for Alfred’s aftermath
Cleanaway will have its work cut out in coming days and after being caught out in the last floods, this boss is not taking any chances.
The final piece falls into place for Virgin listing
Conditions are booming in aviation, but Virgin Australia is gambling it can still land its multi-billion dollar IPO later this year.
How official economic statistics are lying to us
Wednesday’s improving GDP numbers will be spruiked by Labor in the looming election campaign, but they mask a darker truth.
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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.
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.
Hybrid ute that’s big on luxury and value
This is Australia’s first hybrid ute, but there are also a host of luxuries in the GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Hybrid mix
Woolies’ strike is ground zero for battle over productivity
For the sake of the economy, the battle between Woolworths and the unions over large pay increases and tracking worker productivity in warehouses is critical.
Revealed: Southern Downs’ favourite apprentice named
When the tools are down there can be only one winner – and we’ve found our region’s favourite apprentice. See who took out our poll here.
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