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Tiger Woods charged with driving under the influence after crash
According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the crash scene. He did not suffer any significant injuries.
KWM is dead, long live Mallesons. But can the law firm escape its past?
KWM’s China divorce finally takes effect next week. The newly independent Mallesons could take Australian law by storm, or could find itself playing catch-up.
How the fuel crisis could fix a hole in the EV market
Stephen Yiu lives near a petrol station, and is constantly reminded of his escape from soaring prices as new and used EV sales jump.
Cyclone forces WA LNG shutdowns, worsening global gas crunch
More than a quarter of global LNG supply has been knocked out by the suspension of exports from Qatar and disruption to WA operations from Cyclone Narelle.
Safe corridors and surcharges: The new maths of international travel
As designated tour guide for his family’s vacation, Justin Smith is making contingency plans as the Middle East conflict plays havoc with flights.
Luke Sayers’ wife accuses the AFL of colluding to clear his name
In new filings, Cate Sayers alleges the league didn’t check any of her husband’s claims, including that a lewd photo posted online was taken for a doctor.
Opinion & Analysis
Most directors prefer to be on private boards, and that is a big worry
Sobering new survey findings should worry policymakers, regulators and anyone with an interest in the health and resilience of the country’s listed markets.
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The elusive illiquidity premium forces private assets rethink
The guiding principle that has guided billions of dollars of institutional capital into private assets might not actually exist. That’s led to soul-searching.
Senior reporter
Macquarie’s Shemara Wikramanayake nails the big private credit risk
While the heavyweights of private credit told the superannuation sector everything’s fine in Melbourne on Thursday, two experts see long-term risks rising.
Columnist
Not in the dictionary, but no mistaking envoy’s meaning
Japan’s ambassador to Australia says any change to gas taxes will curtail investment and Australia’s reputation as a reliable energy partner.
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KWM is dead, long live Mallesons. But can the law firm escape its past?
KWM’s China divorce finally takes effect next week. The newly independent Mallesons could take Australian law by storm, or could find itself playing catch-up.
How a mind-numbing acronym became a matter of life and death
Telco bosses admit they can’t guarantee triple zero will work for every phone as the 3G shutdown exposes deadly gaps in Australia’s 4G and 5G networks.
Does Barrenjoey plan to kill off the Magellan Financial brand?
The investment bank’s top brass are considering several options as what appears to be a reverse takeover of the funds management giant draws closer.
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Atomo Diagnostics in cash call following Lumos FDA decision
FDA approval was granted to Lumos on Friday, prompting Atomo to launch the cash call via an institutional placement.
Liquidity takes centre stage for active ETFs
Fixed income markets have entered a new phase. Higher interest rates have restored income after one of the sharpest tightening cycles in decades.
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And the award goes to … why Australia’s film gongs are on the nose
The purported redundancy of the man who once invented a new award to avoid embarrassing Robert De Niro has left many hoping for a fresh start. Except he’s refusing to go.
Most directors prefer to be on private boards, and that is a big worry
Sobering new survey findings should worry policymakers, regulators and anyone with an interest in the health and resilience of the country’s listed markets.
Grey nomads stay home over fear of getting stranded without fuel
A five-week caravan trip is now off the cards for a group of avid travellers, as concerns over fuel supply crimp their holiday plans.
Kathmandu, Rip Curl owner in limbo as emergency capital raise drags
KMD Brands said it was unable to publish its financial accounts as planned this week, and was still finalising the details of a low-priced share issuance.
The great fake meat meltdown is taking plant-based burgers with it
When Alejandro Cancino founded Fenn Foods, he was entering an industry forecast to be worth $3 billion this decade. Then came the age of eating “real food”.
ARN may demand Kyle Sandilands repay cash from doomed $100m deal
Kyle Sandilands’ barrister said there was no need for a royal commission into the 54-year-old’s career. Kiis FM owner ARN Media may want one.
AusSuper closes in on new CIO amid shifting investment landscape
The fund will soon unveil its successor to Mark Delaney as CIO. Whoever it is will need to grapple with big changes rippling through the sector.
How a mind-numbing acronym became a matter of life and death
Telco bosses admit they can’t guarantee triple zero will work for every phone as the 3G shutdown exposes deadly gaps in Australia’s 4G and 5G networks.
Lean profits, leaner CEO: Inside the Novo Nordisk miracle
The global chief executive of weight loss drug giant Novo Nordisk, Mike Doustdar, lost 25 kilos – but he did it the old-fashioned way.
Tough talk, light sentences: The case of the lithium insider
Insider trading is a crime that shatters market confidence but remains “one of the hardest to prosecute.” New two-part podcast series out now.
Journalist Damon Kitney’s reputation rehab
Clients of spinner (and Kitney employer) Lahra Carey have a curious habit of showing up in the journalist’s softball profiles for “The Australian”.
Clayton Larcombe’s fast and furious world is unravelling quickly
The fund manager turned venture capitalist had a lavish life until he was charged with domestic violence offences. Now liquidators are coming for his firm.
This Month
Matt Comyn’s tight arse on CBA deposits
The bank will hike mortgage rates this week while doing the barest of minimums for savers.
Full speed ahead on Qld’s Taroom Trough oil amid fuel security fears
Oil from 3 kilometres underground in south-east Queensland could flow to Ampol’s Brisbane refinery within two years, helping cut reliance on imports.
Lorna Jane rides buy-local trend to run up sales, profit
The Brisbane-founded label says the athleisure boom that emerged during the pandemic is from is far from over, as sales and profits rise.
David Di Pilla needs to find the juice
The famed dealmaker can’t stop his falling share price. He also won’t stop talking about it.
Citi hires senior metals and mining analyst
Thiago Ojea is relocating to Citi’s Sydney offices after working at Apex Capital in Brazil, where he was a partner and senior analyst focused on global commodities.
