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    Luke Sayers, former PwC Australia CEO, at the Senate inquiry in October.

    Luke Sayers takes an ATO epiphany to the chest

    The Tax Office’s disclosure lets off a stink bomb against the former PwC chief executive.

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    • Myriam Robin and Mark Di Stefano
    Spicy: David Williams.

    Investment banker David Williams still going rogue

    “We were not aware he would say such things,” the Bionic Institute’s Robert Klupacs wrote in his apology.

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    • Myriam Robin

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    HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL 2016 American recording artist, record producer, film director, and fashion designer Kayne West poses for a portrait photographed in Los Angeles, California on April 26, 2007. BY Michael Grecco

    Kanye West, private equity and the Aussie firm caught in concert feud

    In industries of excruciating insularity, one’s owners can end up being as much of a constraint as one’s competitors.

    • Myriam Robin
    Rich Lister Nick Politis is the largest shareholder in Australia’s biggest car dealership group.

    Nick Politis times the market like a true Rich Lister

    The automotive billionaire sold a portfolio of dealerships to ASX-listed Eagers last year. Now, the company’s share price is down 30 per cent.

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    It goes to Rio: Monash Uni replaces Simon McKeon with Megan Clark

    Australia’s largest university has replaced its chancellor, an ex-Rio Tinto director, with … an ex-Rio Tinto director. What are the odds?

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    The Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, where the Lottery Office sends its orders.

    Footy stars make for interesting faces at lotteries challenger

    The Lottery Office is the latest innovative gambling company, getting interesting faces for its nationwide advertising push.

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    Fashion retailer Country Road has launched an independent investigation after staff complained it did not adequately handle their complaints.

    Embattled ex-Country Road exec is posting through it

    In a crisis, one can go to ground, lawyer up, or just hope the relevance-deprived LinkedIn hordes high-five one’s good vibes.

    • Myriam Robin
    Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones dubbed his open data bill a game-changer. Pity, it’s still not law.

    Stephen Jones goes MIA on bill he introduced

    When a universally lauded government initiative gets delayed at the last hurdle, it’s usually because of a massive lobbying campaign against it.

    • Myriam Robin
    A subsidiary of Kerry Stokes’ family office made the purchase of the laneway last year.

    Kerry Stokes bought a public road. Now sky’s the limit!

    The mogul made the unprecedented purchase of a public laneway linked to his private office last year. Now, the council’s mulling removing all height limits.

    • Mark Di Stefano and Max Mason
    Bevan Slattery, phone in hand, at the Australian Open men’s final in January.

    Bevan Slattery doesn’t wait to sell

    Bevan Slattery is sentimental about his branded socks and hoodies. He isn’t about his equity.

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    Hancock Prospecting executive chairman Gina Rinehart.

    Gina Rinehart’s private party with the Ayn Rand intelligentsia

    Gina Rinehart has earned the devotion of the global libertarian intelligentsia, who seem to think she’s the second coming of their favourite fictional character.

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    Eucalyptus founder Tim Doyle leads the most successful of a wave of start-ups hoping to ride a new generation of weight-loss drugs to riches and glory.

    Ozempic seller Eucalyptus writes its own bona fides

    It’s a brave new world of weight loss. But not everything has changed. Marketing a pharmaceutical program, even over the internet, remains by the book.

    • Myriam Robin
    Peter Dutton and Gina Rinehart in Shakey’s painting of the Roy Hill party.

    The other Gina Rinehart portrait

    The mining billionaire’s fondness for the opposition leader has been immortalised in art.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    Jason Falinski on the campaign trail: not doing that again.

    Jason Falinski won’t run in Mackellar – but James Brown will

    While some ousted Liberals are raring for another go at the teals, others have attempted to move on.

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    • Myriam Robin
    Taylor Swift performed for packed crowds in Melbourne.

    Brutal economics behind city’s Taylor Swift snub

    When the Eras Tour was announced last year, some cities were in, and some out. Even a premier was texting about it.

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    Australia’s Samuel Gregg and his Bradley Prize for economics, which he received in Washington DC on Wednesday.

    Award-winning Australian economist makes friends and enemies in DC

    Tuesday was a heady day for Australian economist Samuel Gregg, formerly of the Centre for Independent Studies but now ensconced in the United States.

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    Zach Galifianakis’ character Alan also had a wild experience starting at Hard Rock.

    The Star suitor and the fight over home in exclusive suburb

    There hasn’t been confusion like this around casinos since “The Hangover”.

    • Liam Walsh
    Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley introduced the $1 discount, but isn’t defending it now.

    Pharmacy Guild still the natural enemy of competition

    The guild’s preferred business model is for its members to be on high margins and their customers paying little, with the taxpayer eternally bridging the difference.

    • Myriam Robin
    A guitar-shaped hotel tower anchors the remade and expanded Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino near Hollywood, Florida.

    Barrenjoey up $21m and counting on Star

    Wonders never cease at Star Entertainment. Still, at least someone is making money.

    • Myriam Robin
    Luke Latham only joined Airwallex in June 2023.

    Airwallex Australia GM Luke Latham calls it quits

    Latham only joined the money remittance start-up last June.

    • Lucas Baird