July
DroneShield rubbishes critics, courts politicians
No sooner had we written off Rodney Forrest than he totally crashed the share price of ASX-listed DroneShield.
- Myriam Robin
Big donors swing behind Kamala Harris with $41m
The vice-president is vetting potential running mates as she secures support from major Democratic Party funders.
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- Alex Rogers, James Fontanella-Khan and Christopher Grimes
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
- Opinion
- Social media
If you really want to relax, put that phone down
The dopamine hit of smartphones, described as the modern-day hypodermic needle, is not the same as switching off.
- Jemima Kelly
- Exclusive
- Luxury property
Architects buy Wesfarmers executive’s Cottesloe mansion
Wesfarmers heavyweight Ed Bostock has sold the family home in Cottesloe following his appointment as CFO of the conglomerate’s health division.
- Bonnie Campbell
Consultants face decade-low growth slump
Annual growth in the sector is forecast to fall to its lowest level – apart from the short-lived pandemic slump – since 2015.
- Edmund Tadros
We’re not coming for your job, AI companies say
A report funded by the AI industry says artificial intelligence will create 200,000 jobs in Australia by 2030.
- John Davidson
Brands hit up TikTok as Instagram, Facebook lose their lustre
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce found expanding marketing was a top priority for members, striking a deal with the platform to educate owners how to do it.
- Patrick Durkin
June
Biden tries to calm wealthy donors after dismal debate performance
The president held fund-raising events with Democratic donors amid calls for him to step aside over concerns about his fitness.
- Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw
Kean gets top climate job; Cettire dives 44pc; Myer’s huge expansion
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
- Opinion
- Careers
There’s nothing funny about LinkedIn’s ‘weird’ makeover
If the professional social network is now a place for personal posts, why isn’t it funnier?
- Emma Jacobs
iSignthis vindicated, according to shell of iSignthis
Piercing John Karantzis’ indomitable self-narrative was difficult in Melbourne. Now that he’s based in Nicosia, it’s nigh-on impossible.
- Myriam Robin
Short and sharp: courses that can lead to better jobs
Bite-sized qualifications deliver better jobs and pay for employees and competitiveness for employers.
- Agnes King
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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
May
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
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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- Myriam Robin
PwC braces for China crisis and a hefty fine
PwC’s role in approving accounts for troubled property developer Evergrande has led to infighting at the big four firm as clients reconsider their relationship.
- Stephen Foley, Sun Yu and Cheng Leng
- Opinion
- Workplace culture
How much fun should you have at work?
Jokes at work need to be deployed with skill and care. Yet, the best are glorious and the working world would be a far better place if we had a great deal more of them.
- Pilita Clark
PwC’s failed complaint over professor’s spicy LinkedIn posts
Andy Schmulow’s more polite jibes included calling PwC “a cancer” on society, “thugs in suits”, and a “parasite”. PwC reckons it’s all beyond the pale.
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- Myriam Robin
