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Why Silicon Valley’s rift with the White House is growing deeper
Once-strong ties between US Democrats and Silicon Valley, the new heart of American corporate power, have broken down.
- by James Titcomb
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Farmers want clarity from Labor on path to net zero: Elders CEO
Elders boss Mark Allison wants the new federal government to help farmers “get on” with the job of cutting emissions.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Casinos
Star Entertainment a sitting duck as it sinks into governance void
The casino operator is now just a hasty patchwork of interim executives, cobbled together to run a $3 billion company that’s increasingly vulnerable to an opportunistic takeover.
- by Elizabeth Knight
BNPL sector needs to dig itself out bad debt hole, says Zip chair
Diane Smith-Gander says the buy now pay later group has a positive story to tell but the entire sector missed a fundamental shift in the market.
- by Sarah Danckert
Opinion
Interest rates
Walking dead: The zombies may finally be killed off
Since the 2008 financial crisis, low interest rates have provided a lifeline for companies that might otherwise not have survived. But the tide is going out for these “zombie” companies.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Incitec Pivot to break up fertiliser, explosives businesses
The $7b Australian chemicals giant has revealed a plan to split off its mining explosives division from its fertiliser arm by the middle of next year.
- by Nick Toscano
SBS says translated election debates helped public ‘engage fully’
SBS translated televised election debates for the first time. The managing director says this has helped multicultural communities engage on the issues that matter.
- by Zoe Samios
Fight for NBCUniversal content fires up as offers start rolling in
The fierce battle for one of Australia’s largest international content deals is about to erupt as local broadcasters test the wares.
- by Zoe Samios
The Sydney Morning Herald is the country’s largest masthead
Latest Roy Morgan figures show the Herald was the number one destination for newsreaders in Australia.
Digital audiences drive growth at The Age
Latest figures from Roy Morgan show The Age was a go-to destination for readers as Victoria dealt with rising COVID cases and other major events throughout the year.
Rod Sims: Media bargaining laws must apply to Facebook
Rod Sims believes the tech giants and media companies would still be negotiating commercial deals if it weren’t for the threat of Australia’s landmark laws.
- by Zoe Samios