Kerry Packer
Bradman letters revealed: What Don really thought about Packer, Warne, the Queen and fame
A trove of personal letters have been unearthed that reveal Sir Donald Bradman’s private views on a wide range of issues and people, from cricketers to monarchs and prime ministers.
- Daniel Brettig
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The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel
In James Packer’s powder room, I looked in the mirror and looking back at me were the saddest, loneliest eyes I had ever seen.
- Jo Wagstaff
Have helmets made cricket a more dangerous game?
As the difficult debate about Will Pucovski’s future begins again, we canvass several Test greats and former captains from different eras – and get very different views.
- Malcolm Conn
- Exclusive
- Billionaires
James Packer’s quiet reshuffle reveals some surprise departures
Reclusive billionaire James Packer has embarked on a significant downsize of his inner circle, including former right-hand man Ben Tilley.
- Andrew Hornery
Why cricket legend Greg Chappell needed a retirement benefit at 75
Why did Australian cricket great Greg Chappell accept the offer of a retirement benefit at the age of 75, nearly 40 years after he finished playing?
- Daniel Brettig
From leading goalkicker to Kerry Packer’s lieutenant: Ocker gave life a shot
Austin Robertson junior made his mark in two sports and two very different ways. He had a rich life and a wealth of stories and his name was synonymous with the World Series Cricket upheaval.
- Greg Baum
‘Not as dumb as you look’ : Michael Parkinson’s greatest TV moments
While guests were also in for a lively grilling, Parkinson never made them feel they were being interrogated.
- Rob Harris
The real story of how Australian media companies amassed their huge power
In Sally Young’s second volume of her history of Australian media, she focuses on newspapers and the coming of television.
- Matthew Ricketson
- Opinion
- World golf
Saudi Arabia, Kerry Packer and the art of shaking up a sport
Like a wealthy Australian businessman did nearly half a century ago, Saudi Arabia has just taken on and beaten the kingpins of a sport. It’s a big step in a bigger plan.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Private Sydney
Rich list season gives glimpse inside the world of the ultra-wealthy
According to the various stocktakes of wealth that have been published recently around the world, it’s been a tough 12 months at the pointy end.
- Andrew Hornery
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