The Seven West board, led by Kerry Stokes, has probed shock claims of cocaine and sex workers plaguing investigative program Spotlight, with questions raised over the extent of knowledge in the finance department and among Seven executives. News.com.au understands that news and current affairs boss Craig McPherson told the executivesContinue Reading
The NSW Transport Minister says she has not seen a key document underpinning the NSW government’s $5bn proposal to turn Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse into a sprawling mini-city. During Friday’s budget estimates, Jo Haylen said she had not seen the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the state government and theContinue Reading
Qantas has announced John Mullen will be the new chairman of the airline’s board, replacing Richard Goyder. Mr Mullen, a former chair for Telstra, will join the board from July 1 as non-executive director and chairman elect, and will assume the role of chairman ahead of the company’s annual generalContinue Reading
In a few short years, Qantas has gone from one of the country’s most beloved brands to one of the most distrusted. Fuelled by accusations of ripping off loyal customers in favour of record profits and huge executive payouts, the flying kangaroo is left with a mountain to climb asContinue Reading
Qantas shareholders have resoundingly opposed the airline’s remuneration report for the 2023 financial year, with 83 per cent voting against the motion, after a string of controversies damaged the national carrier’s reputation. Just 16.95 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of the airline’s pay plan which gifted former QantasContinue Reading
Frustrations were high in a Sydney court after a judge pushed back a landmark decision just hours before Qantas representatives were set to be grilled at the airline’s annual general meeting. Qantas is fighting allegations it acted illegally when it stood down health and safety representative Theo Seremetidis, who raisedContinue Reading
New research has shed light on an “insidious” office act that women continue to face at disproportionate rates to their male counterparts. More than 50,000 Australians recently participated in news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate survey. Participants answered 50 questions, revealing their opinions on everything from work and politics to whether it’sContinue Reading
The Reserve Bank has sounded the alarm on the fast-deteriorating Chinese economy, warning that its embattled property sector poses a major risk to Australia’s outlook. China is Australia’s largest trading partner and the world’s second largest economy, but it has faced mounting headwinds in recent months, ultimately sliding into deflationContinue Reading
Atlassian co-founder and billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has labelled Australia’s biggest energy generator AGL “one of the most toxic companies on the planet”. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Climate Governance Forum on Friday, Mr Cannon-Brookes said the company was responsible for producing more emissions than Portugal, NewContinue Reading
Aussie Cameron Smith has showed his class with an insane clutch play on the final hole at Royal Liverpool to keep his Open Championship defence hopes alive. Smith needed a birdie to get inside the cut line at three-over when, from 232 yards, he hit a stunning approach to insideContinue Reading