June
Nothing funny about AI as advertisers look to laugh off uncertainty
A new humour category at this week’s Cannes Lions festival seeks to highlight the “human connection” in a sector beset by a crisis in creativity.
- Daniel Thomas
Funny numbers mean success for the NRL
The NRL inflated crowd figures for its Las Vegas showcase, highlighting that official numbers are art and science.
- Mark Di Stefano
May
- Exclusive
- Fashion retail
Why Cue founder split with designer Dion Lee
In his first comments since the fashion label of designer Dion Lee fell into administration, backer Rod Levis says the company “needs a lot more finance”.
- Carrie LaFrenz
April
- Opinion
- Pop music
Taylor Swift is stuck in a 17-year-old’s mind
The superstar’s new album is full of intentional misery.
- Chris Richards
March
Fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
“A lot of people feel really let down, and they were very let down, and I am sorry about that,” Bankman Fried told the court.
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- Matthew Cranston
FTX’s new boss blasts Bankman-Fried’s ‘delusional life’
Ahead of his sentencing, John Ray said the crypto exchange’s founder is wrong to say customers will be made whole. “The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent.”
- Larry Neumeister
February
The Super Bowl party that paralysed the nation
It reveals the brittleness of Airservices’ operations, vulnerable as they are to every tipple and sniffle.
- Myriam Robin
Aussies at the Super Bowl. Just don’t ask about the prices
Former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan made the pilgrimage to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium alongside Eddie McGuire and broadcaster Craig Hutchison.
- Samantha Hutchinson
This Aussie bookmaker is doing something different at the Super Bowl
Aussie bookmakers have tried their luck in the US, but the cost makes it difficult to penetrate. Dabble is approaching it differently.
- Zoe Samios
Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers in overtime
The Chiefs secure their second consecutive Super Bowl title to cement their status as the National Football League’s latest dynasty with 25-22 win over San Francisco.
- Rob Maaddi
How this Perth ex-tradie earning $4m could make Super Bowl history
Mitch Wishnowsky, who grew up in Perth, takes to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in America’s biggest sporting event on Monday.
- Trudy Harris
Super Bowl 2024 and the Australian connection
Former Perth glazier Mitch Wishnowsky will play for the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs in Monday’s Super Bowl. Here is a guide to the game.
- Jonathan Landrum
Swift effect set to help Super Bowl break US advertising records
The world’s biggest brands are spending $996 million on short but coveted ad slots, featuring celebrities from Lionel Messi to Jennifer Aniston.
- Daniel Thomas and Sara Germano
Can the Super Bowl predict sharemarket performance?
The Super Bowl Indicator has correctly predicted the direction of the US sharemarket 72 per cent of the time, but its reliability is dwindling.
- Alex Gluyas
November 2023
‘Never again’ Israel rally draws thousands in Washington
The demonstration was a resounding endorsement of one of America’s closest allies as criticism has intensified over Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
- Rebecca Santana and Michael Balsamo
October 2023
Panic, sex and the Aussie connection: Takeaways from new SBF book
‘Going Infinite’, by Michael Lewis, offers a behind-the-scenes account of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s rise and fall.
- David Yaffe-Bellany
September 2023
Meta brings chatbots, image editing to social media apps
It’s a critical announcement for the tech giant, showing it too can build AI-based technology that generates text and images based on simple prompts from users.
- Alex Barinka
How AFL kickers are changing the way gridiron is played
US universities are filling up with former AFL players hoping to torpedo, banana kick and drop punt their way into a career in American football.
- Jeré Longman
July 2023
AFL star-backed Melbourne tech firm gets $45m from NY PE
A Melbourne tech company, that is backed by footballers and has made software for the Super Bowl and the Paris Olympics, has closed its first institutional capital raise.
- Tess Bennett
June 2023
GOAT? Djokovic captures French Open and 23rd Grand Slam title
The Serbian powerhouse finally stands alone – ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung a racket.
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- Howard Fendrich
