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The innovators behind a start-up reinventing cattle feed are farmers
ProAgni is using scientific findings about how kangaroos metabolise their food to create greener, better feed options for cattle and sheep.
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- Natasha Gillezeau
Innovate and they will come but don’t delay, agtech experts warn
Unless more is done to attract investors to the local industry, the sector risks losing out to global competitors.
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- Krishan Sharma
Callide outage feeds 60pc power price surge
Spiking power prices over the past few weeks have reversed a collapse seen over the past 12 months and fuelled suspicions among some industrial energy users of generator super-profits.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith and Mark Ludlow
Rex’s John Sharp dishes out the scoops
Of course, those only paying attention to ASX announcements might have wondered what was causing all the fuss.
- Myriam Robin
Allegations ‘destroyed’ him, Ben Roberts-Smith’s parents say
In a joint statement, Len and Sue Roberts-Smith say the allegations against their son are false and have been distressing for the whole family.
- Max Mason
Rio’s Wyatt appointment disappoints native title group
A native title group whose lands host six Rio Tinto iron ore mines was disappointed by Rio Tinto’s decision to make Ben Wyatt a director.
- Peter Ker
Opinion & Analysis
Rooftop solar is a populist Frankenstein
The bright idea of turning roofs into mini-power stations has become a monster destabilising the grid.
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Three in four insider traders get away with it
Insider trading is an insidious illegal activity that saps investor confidence in free and fair markets. A new study finds it is much worse than prosecutions would suggest.
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Investors should Reject back-to-normal narrative
The Reject Shop’s profit downgrade is a warning to investors who believe we are through the fog of the pandemic.
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Wesfarmers CEO proves his worth
Just over three years since Rob Scott took the reins, his track record is best in class. Now all eyes are on how he uses the company’s pristine balance sheet.
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The secret stoushes of a machinist-turned-millionaire
Mining chairman Craig Ransley has made millions and fought off criminal charges. But one little-known fight saw his own board hire PwC to investigate.
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- Liam Walsh
Pandemic high-flyer Ansell looks over the horizon
Demand for medical gloves and protective suits has skyrocketed, but what happens when the pandemic starts to fade?
- Simon Evans
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Google promotes bond scam amid police probe
Newly-established fraudulent websites are being unwittingly promoted by Google to unsuspecting investors, who have lost millions through a sophisticated scam.
- Michael Roddan and Jonathan Shapiro
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Why the world’s pension funds have discovered Indonesia
Veteran banker Ridha Wirakusumah says backing by two global institutional investors has generated interest in Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund.
- Emma Connors
Taxpayers prop up Genex Power’s pumped hydro project
Genex Power’s Kidston pumped hydro project is loved by the clean energy sector, but it’s been taxpayers dollars that have helped it across the line.
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- Mark Ludlow and Angela Macdonald-Smith
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Three in four insider traders get away with it
Insider trading is an insidious illegal activity that saps investor confidence in free and fair markets. A new study finds it is much worse than prosecutions would suggest.
- Tony Boyd
Crown spent $2.5b on marketing, $1.9m on problem gamblers
Responsible gambling is a central issue in the royal commission looking into Crown’s suitability to hold Victoria’s sole casino licence.
- Elouise Fowler
Ben Roberts-Smith concerned about ex-wife’s access to emails
Mr Roberts-Smith launched a legal action against his ex-wife, Emma Roberts, ahead of his defamation battle with Nine.
- Max Mason
Oil and gas set to deliver profitable last gasp
Rapidly escalating ESG concerns are among factors that have rapidly shrunk capital available for oil investment worldwide, pointing to higher prices as demand continues.
- Updated
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
Rio’s Indigenous trailblazer accuses green groups of exploitation
Former WA treasurer Ben Wyatt has blasted conservationists and activist investor groups he says are trying to exploit Aboriginal culture for their own agendas.
- Brad Thompson
The Harris Farm brothers are looking to turbocharge growth
After years of knocking back offers, Angus, Luke and Tristan Harris are looking for a capital injection to double their stores across the country.
- Jemima Whyte
Directors’ club whacks proxy ‘oligopoly’
The Australian Institute of Company Directors hits out at the ‘high market concentration’ of proxy advisers but knocks back Treasury’s proposal to ban ACSI.
- Michael Roddan
Coles to pilot BYO container system
Coles, Woolworths and most of their big suppliers have set ambitious sustainability goals, but are these merely aspirational or achievable?
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- Sue Mitchell
The secret stoushes of a machinist-turned-millionaire
Mining chairman Craig Ransley has made millions and fought off criminal charges. But one little-known fight saw his own board hire PwC to investigate.
- Updated
- Liam Walsh and Natalia Santi
Optus Sport secures FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup
The telco will stream all 64 World Cup matches live and wants to partner with a free-to-air network to co-broadcast all Matildas matches.
- Updated
- Miranda Ward
KPMG appoints new partner as Sayers Group partner departs
Sayers Group partner Nikhil de Silva has moved to Amazon Web Services, while Kathleen Conner has joined KPMG as a Sydney-based partner.
- Edmund Tadros
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Investors should Reject back-to-normal narrative
The Reject Shop’s profit downgrade is a warning to investors who believe we are through the fog of the pandemic.
- James Thomson
Twitter chooses Australia to try out new paid service
The social media platform wants users to pay $4.49 a month to access special features and perks.
- Updated
- Miranda Ward
Media companies fined $1.1m for Pell coverage
Fourteen media outlets pleaded guilty to contempt of court for reporting the conviction of a high-profile person without naming Pell, after a judge suppressed the publication of his identity.
- Hannah Wootton
Ora Banda Mining taps Euroz Hartleys, Petra for placement
ASX-listed gold play Ora Banda Mining is on the hunt for an injection of fresh capital.
- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Tim Boyd
United Airlines bets on return of supersonic travel
The US airline has signed a deal for a fleet of supersonic jets 18 years after the Concorde airliner was discontinued.
- Lori Aratani
