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He’s one of the godfathers of the Australian start-up sector. So why isn’t he a billionaire?
Some of Mick Liubinskas’ friends are immensely wealthy, but his passions have taken him down a different path.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Drugged and terrified, I heard small cries in the distance. The nurses had taken my baby away
Thousands of unmarried women and girls in Australia had their children forcibly taken from them and adopted out. One woman tells her story.
- Anonymous
The $100 million windfall that quickly turned from a blessing into a curse
With Barack Obama and Ellen DeGeneres plugging the cause, donations poured into a bushfire emergency fund. Infighting followed.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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- Middle East at war
Its seven emirates united 50 years ago. Now the UAE faces its biggest challenge yet
The UAE has had to defend against a barrage of attacks from Iran, and not only on Dubai. Why? And what are the United Arab Emirates anyway?
- Angus Holland and Felicity Lewis
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- Media & marketing
Here Today, gone tomorrow? The gospel according to Karl
Breakfast TV budgie smuggler Karl Stefanovic is recasting himself as a culture warrior. Is his new podcast the evolution of a digital brand, or an exit strategy?
- Michael Idato
‘Very aggressive’: The rise and fall of Antony Catalano
There have long been whispers about the businessman’s character in media and property circles, but they were drowned out by a catchier story about a rainmaking entrepreneur.
- Kishor Napier-Raman
Higher interest rates, higher inflation and higher petrol prices: Jim Chalmers’ nightmare scenario is here
Australians started Googling the word “recession” after Michele Bullock used the term this week. People may have to find another word if the economy sours.
- Shane Wright
Netanyahu’s dreams came true with the Iran war. Will it propel him to victory?
A decisive victory over Iran would be the achievement of a lifetime for the Israeli prime minister. His hardline stance on the conflict has bolstered his position inside Israel where opposition parties are splintered.
- Matthew Knott
‘They’re wild’: Why Tuesdays are comedy gold, and Adelaide can be a joke killer (yeah, really)
Stand-up star Lizzy Hoo can read a room before she actually walks on stage. Sometimes that can be an “uh-oh” moment.
- Cassidy Knowlton
Casting directors find the stars we love. Now they are finally getting their own Oscar
The contribution of casting directors to great films has been sidelined for decades – this year their work will be recognised at the Academy Awards.
- Nell Geraets