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    Today

    Dicker Data’s David Dicker.

    David Dicker still hasn’t found what he’s looking for

    The tech hardware CEO and chairman lashed Australia’s mindset towards the wealthy.

    • 48 mins ago
    • Mark Di Stefano
    The often nautical Will Vicars, co-chief investment officer of Caledonia Investments.

    Will Vicars and Caledonia are still deep in the red

    Financial year results from the fund manager show a 6.3 per cent gain in the month to June 30. Elsewhere, it’s a sea of woe.

    • 1 hr ago
    • Myriam Robin

    Yesterday

    Gina Inc brings together Amy Zempilas and Adam Giles to spruik the portfolio.

    ‘Twiggy’ Forrest and Gina Rinehart stick their boots in

    The ultra-billionaires have a new realm in which to duel: boots.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    Cbus chairman Wayne Swan: still leading a “movement”.

    The ties that bind John Setka to Cbus and the ALP

    With the CFMEU now in a spotlight so bright even the indestructible John Setka couldn’t ride it out, ties like these drag everyone else into the glare.

    • Myriam Robin

    This Month

    Jim Chalmers rubbished Deloitte’s “guessing”. Ten weeks later, he all but confirmed it.

    Deloitte 1, Jim Chalmers 0

    Deloitte is sceptical of the government’s Future Made in Australia policy. Did that lead Jim Chalmers to slap down its economic forecasting too?

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    • Myriam Robin
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    Barrenjoy co-executive chairman Matthew Grounds.

    Barrenjoey’s burrito bank is more like a trough

    The investment bank’s research analysts are bullish on Guzman y Gomez. They also have an interest in its success.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    A US Marine V-22 Osprey, of the kind still landing at the Chinese-owned Port of Darwin.

    China’s front-row seat to Darwin’s air force manoeuvres

    It wouldn’t be “appropriate” for China to participate in Exercise Pitch Black. But it can easily watch.

    • Myriam Robin
    Sir Ron Brierley outside court in 2020.

    Disgraced corporate raider Ron Brierley rides again

    The former corporate titan was convicted for possessing child porn in 2021. Now, he’s out of prison and investing in Seven West Media.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    AFR Financial Services Breakfast Featuring Peter Costello and Tim Wilson at the Intercontinental Melbourne in May.

    Tim Wilson rattles the can to rich Sydneysiders

    The former Liberal MP has told prospective interstate donors “I refuse to die” in his battle to win back Goldstein.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    Nick Bolton at Byron Bay in October.

    Magellan activist Nick Bolton loses high-stakes battle over legal fees

    Nick Bolton’s enemies are legion. Though few can be as determined as John Atanaskovic.

    • Myriam Robin
    PwC International’s $4 million man Kevin Burrowes.

    PwC’s pay cuts cast grim shadow on secret Burrowes payment

    Partners’ pay is a delicate topic at the consultancy right now.

    • Myriam Robin
    Supreme Court of Western Australia.

    How $116 in travel expenses blew up a public servant’s life

    A defamation judgment against Kerry Stokes’ newspaper is a grim tale of expenses and shoddy journalism.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    Gina Rinehart, Matt Canavan and Adam Giles outside the Blue Angel.

    Sydney power restaurant hosts another Rinehart dinner

    Australia’s richest resident gathered political and non-political friends at the Blue Angel.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    Former Minister Linda Reynolds arrives at the Perth Supreme Court for a mediation session with Brittany Higgins, flanked by husband Robert Reid (left) and lawyer Martin Bennett.

    Liberals still want vindication on Brittany Higgins saga

    Suggestions we need to understand how the Higgins allegations affected the last election are telling. But satisfaction is unlikely.

    • Myriam Robin
    A promotional video from Hancock Prospecting shows Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with Gina Rinehart and Roy Hill CEO Gerhard Veldsman last year.

    Gina Rinehart stages rich private fundraisers for Peter Dutton

    It seemed obvious that the federal opposition leader’s grovelling at the feet of the country’s richest person would bear fruit. Now it has.

    • Mark Di Stefano
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    Robert Bates (left) with Francesca Packer at the Australian Open earlier this year.

    Robert Bates holidays in Italy aboard Packer yacht

    Investors allege the Aquamamma founder made baseless claims about the companies’ financial success. All while he slathers on the sunscreen.

    • Jessica Sier
    Co-CEOs Hilton Brett and Steven Marks at the company’s IPO debut last month.

    Guzman y Gomez is a Morgans special with the lot

    The Brisbane-based broker quietly co-led the company’s IPO, with its junior sell-side analyst even getting his slice.

    • Myriam Robin and Mark Di Stefano
    Former resources minister Keith Pitt.

    Roaring Keith! Ex-mining minister buys booming coal stocks

    Australian mining stocks are ripping, and former LNP federal resources minister Keith Pitt has added three mines to his investment properties.

    • Mark Di Stefano
    Embattled publican Jon Adgemis.

    Fast cars, pricey digs: the luxurious (rented) life of Jon Adgemis

    As he tries to sort out his creditors, the former KPMG dealmaker still gives his address as one of Point Piper’s more luxurious piles.

    • Primrose Riordan
    Woolworths boss Brad Banducci while sparring with Senator Nick McKim in April.

    Woolworths’ trashed reputation will cost Banducci

    Woolworths has gone from the 7th most reputable corporate in Australia to the 42nd, on figures that feed into its management scorecard.

    • Myriam Robin