Business
Companies
The Star not suitable for licence in any circumstance, inquiry told
Counsel assisting Caspar Conde said there is no indication the casino giant is fit to be given a licence, even under the eye of a special manager.
- by Amelia McGuire
Latest
Nine boss says he won’t tolerate bad behaviour following media reports
Nine CEO Mike Sneesby reminded staff of the media group’s complaints and whistleblower policies following reports of misconduct by a long-time senior executive.
- by Colin Kruger
Clock ticking for BHP as $64 billion bid deadline looms
The resources giant has until 2am on Thursday morning, Australian time, to increase its bid for rival miner Anglo American, issue a formal binding offer, or walk away.
- by Simon Johanson
Opinion
Board shake-up
Lendlease’s sacrifice of chairman won’t appease bloodthirsty investors
Many feel that the board has engaged in a bit of tinkering when full-scale renovation is needed.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Lendlease chairman to exit property giant at AGM
Global property giant Lendlease has announced that chairman Michael Ullmer will retire at its annual general meeting in November, following concerns about the company’s underperformance.
- by Carolyn Cummins
Opinion
Telecommunications
Why Telstra needs to sack 10 per cent of its workforce
The good news for chief executive Vicki Brady is that the mobile division continues to motor on nicely. She needs this motor to purr like a kitten.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Updated
Casinos
Hard Rock denies it’s looking at The Star
Hard Rock said it was considering taking legal action after The Star said it was briefly in talks with its local outfit regarding a potential takeover.
- by Amelia McGuire
How two bizarre billionaires almost destroyed Twitter
From Jack Dorsey’s love of “salt juice” to Elon Musk’s strange decision to kill off the famous bird symbol, this is the story of how Twitter was torn apart by the actions of two men.
- by Tom Knowles
Gas giants call for offshore permits fix to avert shortfalls
Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill says the Albanese government’s decision to delay a plan to speed up offshore gas approvals will make it harder to develop new supplies.
- by Nick Toscano
Opinion
Casinos
The kindest thing to do with Star is to find it a new owner
There will always be jackals milling around a smelly corporate carcass. But none will want to pay top dollar for this one.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The Star lights up as target with casino licence still in balance
The struggling casino operator’s shares have jumped 20 per cent after it revealed a consortium of parties had flagged interest in buying it.
- by Amelia McGuire