Turner bags Qantas, then follows its lead
Given he founded an all-conquering travel agency, it's hardly surprising that Flight Centre MD Graham Turner can argue from multiple locations in quick succession.
John McGrath's AREC flop with REA boss
Herewith, we review two of Australia's most woeful professional conferences.
TasFoods snaps up Shima Wasabi
Tuesday was a very good day for Tasmanian wasabi farmers (yes, they exist) Stephen and Karen Welsh.
Pulling big lunch crowds
There were only two places to be for lunch on Tuesday: the Sydney Chanticleer lunch at the Sheraton or at Japanese power diner Azuma.
Pomeranz, Marks on ABC's Cannes lurk
Former Aunty host Margaret Pomeranz seems to have confirmed the view that the ABC overdoes it on its international travel budget.
Aly, Herald Sun confuse milk issue
There is no national dairy crisis – only a specific disaster facing Murray Goulburn's farmers in Victoria.
Abbott publisher Louise Adler does dinner
MUP publisher Louise Adler hosted an unusual dinner party on Saturday night during Sydney Writers' Festival.
Liberal director touts $3k Howard dinner
If you're at a loss for something to do in Sydney this Friday night and $3000 is no barrier to entry, get down to the Four Seasons for dinner with former PM John Howard.
Mordant, Davis, Johnson, Wolf at Azuma
The Office of the Sheriff won't have too much trouble serving documents on Simon Mordant if they ever need to.
Hugh Marks to spill 60 pints of blood
Nine boss Hugh Marks is back from overseas, and is now days away from announcing his response to 60 Minutes' bungled child abduction in Beir...
Disney shows Seven bosses NY clubland
Seven Network executives Tim Worner and Angus Ross weren't quite at home when Disney took them to fusty Manhattan club Links during upfront ...
Barnaby's beers at Turnbull's local
When it comes to politicians and their natural habitats, you'll never find one looking more at home than Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce...
Grant's Brizzy grand final pledge
Rugby league boss John Grant's off-script Suncorp Stadium grand final pledge raises eyebrows south of the border.
Coates pulls Sydney crowd for send-off
As if the pressure on our Olympians wasn't piling up already.
Revenge of the ghostwriter
Comedian Anh Do cops a belated smackdown at Sydney Writer's Festival.
Fuel spill adds to woes at Ardent Leisure
A major diesel spill at Ardent Leisure's Rushcutters Bay marina adds to the company's woes.
News, REA in London thanks to Jerry Hall
In these heady days of disruption, it's all but compulsory for any technology company to pass through Israel.
Ten's Barrett in a New York state of mind
Network Ten's Lou Barrett sparks speculation of an IPG Mediabrands move with New York visit.
Keogh, Grounds on Global HQ menu
A couple of cinema chiefs and an investment banker were on the menu at Sydney's Rockpool today.
Chess pieces change at FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting has moved the chess pieces of its local management structure.
Coles' John Durkan hurting not helping
With his "fighting fund" for Victoria's struggling dairy farmers, Coles boss John Durkan has to be having a laugh, surely?
The hunt for Gary Helou replacement
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles have their work cut out looking to replace Gary Helou at the head of Murray Goulburn.
Andrews enlists Abbott for offensive
Former defence minister Kevin Andrews' deep grasp of the cultural sensitivies in his electorate gets a workout.
