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Last drinks for the Hollywood pub, once run by Sydney’s grand raconteur
Sydney’s iconic art deco Hollywood Hotel once belonged to the late Doris Goddard, who was famously one of only a handful of female publicans.
- by Carolyn Cummins
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Godzilla vs Kong as private equity titans battle it out for Packer’s Crown
Both Blackstone and Oaktree Capital Management are attempting to capitalise on the billionaire casino mogul’s position as a stranded-owner.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Crown could buy back Packer shares under proposed Oaktree deal
Oaktree Capital Management’s offer to help Crown buy back up to $3 billion worth of shares from James Packer could see the reclusive billionaire finally walk away from the troubled casino giant.
- by Patrick Hatch
Stokes takes back seat as Seven Group raises $500 million
The latest capital raising that will reduce billionaire Kerry Stokes’ grip on the company, help Seven pay down its debt and potentially fuel more acquisitions.
- by Sarah Danckert
‘Exponential rate:’ Canva’s growth spurt revealed in regulatory filing
Financial accounts show tech darling Canva’s growth has exploded over the past year as the shift in the way people work during the pandemic boosted its revenue.
- by Cara Waters
Australian miners Orocobre, Galaxy to create $4 billion lithium giant
Heavyweight deal will see Orocobre buy Galaxy through a scheme of arrangement to create the world’s fifth-largest lithium chemicals producer.
- by Nick Toscano
‘Doing all we can’: Affordability front of mind for new Medibank boss
The $8 billion health insurer has confirmed the manager of its consumer and wellness businesses will take the reins in May.
- by Emma Koehn
Inside the US news network staying loyal to Trump
A recent segment on One America News Network, a right-wing cable news channel available in some 35 million households said there were “serious doubts about who’s actually president”.
- by Rachel Abrams
Bingo defends safety record as $2.6 billion deal looms
Recycling giant Bingo Industries has defended its health and safety record ahead of a potential $2.6 billion takeover by a consortium of investors after a series of workplace safety incidents at its sites.
- by Cara Waters
Sky News searches for free-to-air future for Alan Jones, Andrew Bolt
Sky News boss Paul Whittaker is trying to find a free-to-air future for his news channel.
- by Zoe Samios
Fake meat and street fights: Why Hungry Jack’s founder is still hungry for change
Looking back at his first store, opened in Perth suburb Innaloo in 1971, Hungry Jack’s founder and rich lister Jack Cowin can recall some aspects of his $1.5 billion burger chain he’s rather glad were left in the 70s.
- by Dominic Powell