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RECAP: Everything you missed from a tense MinRes AGM

Murdoch family survives push to loosen grip on media empire

News Corp investors have rejected a proposal to eliminate the voting structure that allows the Rupert Murdoch’s family to keep a vice-like grip on his media empire.

Qantas’ airport slot hoarding on radar of laws-change probe

Laws to crack down on airport slot hoarding are being scrutinised by a Senate inquiry as Qantas faces questions over the alleged practice that could draw fines.

Ellison back to work after damning report forces exit as CEO

Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison has been spotted in public for the first time since the bombshell announcement that he will leave the company he founded within the next 12 to 18 months.

Ellison a tough act to follow, so who will MinRes choose?

Just like Tesla has become synonymous with Elon Musk, finding someone to step into the shoes of the man who built Mineral Resources from scratch will be difficult, according to a leading business expert.

MinRes board throws book at Ellison as he heads for the exit

Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison will be out the door soon and has copped a multimillion-dollar penalty in the fallout of a financial misconduct scandal.

IKEA pays out $10m for using prisoners to build furniture

The landmark payment is the first of its kind.

Major overhaul for ABC Radio National Breakfast revealed

The ABC is taking a big swing to break through its radio slump, revealing a new-look Radio National Breakfast program in 2025.

Woolies and Coles profits slump in bid to win back shoppers

Woolworths and Coles are ratcheting up discounts to win back shoppers dissatisfied with price rises in the sector, and taking a hit to profits in the process.

Virgin-bound skipper caught in Qantas raids

Qantas lawyers have raided the home of a regional pilot turned executive, accusing him of copying highly sensitive documents before jumping ship to rival Virgin Australia.

BHP says elections, protectionism making world volatile

BHP’s long-serving chair has told an annual meeting the mining giant can weather the woes of inflation, a slowing Chinese economy and erratic commodity prices — but turning steel green will be a tough task.

No relief for Qantas board as union feud flares up

Shareholders are expected to give new Qantas chair John Mullen a smooth ride in his first AGM at the helm after angrily voting down executive pay last year.

Union action in time for Qantas AGM

Hundreds of Qantas engineers are walking off the job to highlight pay battle to AGM in Hobart

Staff told to quit if they do not like WFH rule

‘That’s OK, there are other companies around.’

Nine staff share painful testimonies of ‘toxic’ workplace

Damning testimony from Nine staff across the entertainment company details an environment where people felt they couldn’t speak up about inappropriate behaviour for fear of reprisal.