Resources billionaire Gina Rinehart has been named Australia’s wealthiest person for a third consecutive year, followed closely by fellow Western Australian and iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest.
Economists expect retail spending managed to grow in April despite a series of hurdles, but new data won't capture the impact of a rise in interest rates.
Economists expect figures will show business investment picked up further in the March quarter, providing a boost to growth in the upcoming national accounts.
Andrew Forrest’s family office Tattarang is seeking buyers for Perth’s Roe Highway Logistics Park, just three years after launching it with two WA property developers. The Fin
Blackstone’s $8.9 billion proposal to buy Crown Resorts has won over shareholders, but the deal still hinges on gaming regulatory approval from Victoria, NSW and Western Australia.
Given the looming commodities shock, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures, the May 21 election is increasingly looking like a contest worth losing.
