Today
Debby Blakey forgets HESTA’s own sins
If only the “mindset of purpose” behind the superannuation fund’s sustainable growth product had incorporated better performance.
Yesterday
Mike Cannon-Brookes’ dreams from his father
The Atlassian billionaire’s tribute to his dad contains quite the analogy about the Socceroos’ road to the World Cup.
Arthur Tzaneros, Mykonos party boy
The logistics businessman keeps getting chased by invoice-wielding suppliers.
Politician’s holiday home fuelled by bank of mum and dad
The assistant minister Kate Thwaites’ fourth property is symbolic of the nation’s broader crisis getting to buy one home.
This Month
Leon Zwier’s manhunt bruises star witness
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra may have emerged victorious in the Federal Court battle with Jayson Gillham, but its former boss Sophie Galaise got a bruising.
Josh Frydenberg’s memoir has makings of a classic
The former treasurer’s midlife memoir now has a title and release date, pitting him against Alan Joyce as to who can better rewrite pandemic-response history.
Inside KPMG’s partner listening tour
Michael Ebeid’s attempts to win over KPMG partners are going about as well as news of his selection as chair did.
Gillard and Howes blend into Wimbledon’s royal box
The former prime minister and her favourite faceless man were almost missed among all the celebrities, sports stars and aristocrats.
KPMG’s executive schmooze at gigs and golf
Andrew Yates has a lot more time to enjoy P!nk and the golf course these days.
The AI mirror test featuring the university chancellor
Professor John Pollaers has been blogging about leadership, raising the new age question about whether it’s the product of AI or just bad writing.
Geoff Wilson’s $120m property windfall enabled by Labor
Even better, any transaction should be complete before Jim Chalmers’ capital tax changes go through.
Rich lister Tzaneros’ Transurban tangle not his first wind up rodeo
Behind its Sydney eastern suburbs facade, the logistics family’s business has a reputation for late payments.
Chris Ellison’s stealth $10m airline buyout
The barely disclosed payout to an old friend’s company is emblematic of MinRes’s record of transparency.
Liberal frontbencher gorges on nuclear freebies
You’d think visiting Europe in its latest heatwave would convince anyone of the sun’s power. But when Charles Kiefel is paying your airfare, nuclear still beats solar.
CBA retail boss’ poorly timed Balinese holiday
Angus Sullivan’s trip to South-East Asia has left bankers at home anxious and antsy.
KPMG looks for an ethical saviour (on a budget)
Taking on this job doesn’t require someone “extraordinary”, as the job ad claims. It requires a saint.
The apology Albanese owes Plibersek
The prime minister made one of his most senior female cabinet ministers look like a goose on national TV. A heads-up would have helped.
Treasurer’s lead speechwriter quits for the kitchen
Jim Chalmers’ communications and policy adviser Tim Boyd has switched careers to become a chef in Mildura.
KPMG’s deputy chair has her Euro-summer
Each time the firm’s response to the audit leaks scandal looks like it can’t get any worse, it does.
Jayne Hrdlicka switches Endeavour to Virgin contracts
Bad luck for anyone at the drinks giant who has a penchant for Qantas status credits.
