Business

Feats of strengthSeinfeld’s George in a war of words with The West

Jason Alexander took to Twitter to slam The West for trying to talk to him, saying “if you want an interview with someone, try setting it up” - which is exactly what one of its reporters tried to do.

CITY BEATCoffee baron and embattled retail giant in bitter split

There’s been a bitter split between Brisbane coffee kingpin Phil Di Bella and one of Australia’s biggest retail groups.

Anthony Marx

Aftermarket wrapAust shares fall as profit results pour in

The Australian sharemarket has finished marginally lower for a second day as investors digest local profit results in the absence of strong offshore leads.

Derek Rose

HotelsMammoth plans for landmark Brisbane pub

A historic hotel in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is set for a mammoth revamp after being snapped up by an interstate pub group for more than $20 million.

Phil Bartsch

3D metal printingAurora nails multi-layered 3D print testing

Aurora Labs has exceeded expected strength standards with test samples of multi-layered 316L stainless steel using its patented 3D printing technology.

Matt Birney

Gold explorationRox backs up gold hits with more than 2 ounces to the tonne

Rox Resources and its JV partner, Venus Metals have hit over two ounces per tonne gold with one new drill intercept of 4m at Youanmi’s Grace prospect.

Matt Birney

Coles sell-downWesfarmers auctions off $1 billion stake in Coles

Wesfarmers is taking advantage of Coles’ near-record share price to sell down its 15 per cent

Sean Smith

End of the LionMillions on the line for family-owned Holden dealers

A decision to kill off Holden means a nervous wait for SA businesses who have invested millions – including City Holden, set to open a new $6.5m showroom at Mile End in May.

Cameron England

POWERNostalgic Holden racers promise to drive on

Each month somewhere in Australia a group of drivers roll out their classic Holdens and rub panels in a nostalgic return to the golden era of motorsport.

Hayden Johnson

Carbon challengeJeff Bezos commits $15b to fight climate change

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to spend $US10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.

Money owedREVEALED: Territory’s 750 biggest fine dodgers

THERE are 750 Territorians who owe more than $10,000 in unpaid fines. Here is a list of every single one of them and how much they owe the coffers

Licence riskDan Murphy’s still up in the air

Woolworths’ appeal against the rejection of its bid to bring Dan Murphy’s to Darwin will now drag on into March, despite concerns the delay could result in its liquor licence expiring.

JASON WALLS

BusinessHolden bargains but dealer jobs at risk

Car buyers can expect to get a bargain if they opt for a Holden after the company's decision to close in Australia but resale values will also crash.

Tim Dornin

FOOTY FINANCESWhat the AFL is spending its money on

The AFL has recorded a booming profit as fans flock to the footy in droves, and one key competition is credited with boosting the code’s popularity.

Jeff Whalley

Share salePanoramic nets $5.5m in Horizon share sale

Horizon Gold leaps after Panoramic Resources sells down stake at a premium to Zeta Resources.

Stuart McKinnon

MarketsIOOF slashes payout as H1 profit slumps

Wealth manager IOOF Holdings has reported a 15 per cent dive in first-half profit as it attempts to reshape its business.

Alex Druce

Manufacturing40 jobs at new northern hi-tech hub

In the shadows of the former Holden factory, a hi-tech manufacturer is creating up to 40 jobs in a new $6 million facility to produce lightweight helmets and other armour.

Giuseppe Tauriello

Going undergroundMacmahon’s GBF set for $200m Silver Lake boost

Mining services contractor Macmahon is poised to pick up $200 million of new work at Silver Lake Resources’ Mt Monger gold operations in the Goldfields.

Daniel Newell

More cutsVirus, jobs next triggers for more RBA rate relief

But minutes from the central bank’s last board meeting suggest wage growth is expected to be largely unchanged over the next few years.

Sarah Ison

MarketsScentre Group raises dividend and guidance

Scentre Group, which manages Westfield shopping centres around Australia, has flagged operating earnings growth for 2020.

Liza Kappelle

PROPOSALNew brewery planned for Brisbane’s northwest

Plans have been submitted for a new microbrewery in suburban Brisbane, with the owners looking to turn their 30-year hobby into a business. THIS IS WHERE IT WILL GO.

Thomas Morgan

SentencedMore jail time for sushi fraudster

Disgraced businessman George Manolas will spend at least another six months in jail after admitting to stealing more than $440,000 from his friend and business partner Amir Heydarpour.

JASON WALLS

Harsher penaltiesPorter’s ultimatum to big business over wage theft

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter says corporate Australia needs to get itself ‘in order’ or face the most vigorous laws and penalties around wage underpayment the country has ever seen.

Sarah Ison

FY19OZ Minerals profit, revenue down

South Australian copper-gold miner OZ Minerals has reported a fall in revenue and profit for the full year ended December 31, but shareholders will still receive a 15c dividend.

Valerina Changarathil