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Business · 12 October 2026

McKinsey’s glass ceiling cracks as Australian partner loses leadership role amid LinkedIn sparring

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

McKinsey has removed an Australian partner from a leadership position after a LinkedIn exchange about the glass ceiling, prompting a chorus of commentary from market participants about rates, earnings and office rent.

Business · 12 October 2026

Cavoodle‑Named Bus Revives Sunraysia‑South Australia Link, Leaving Market Participants Scratching Their Heads

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

After a six‑year hiatus, a Cavoodle‑named coach reconnects Mildura with South Australia, prompting market participants to chew over rates, property and earnings implications.

Business · 11 October 2026

One Nation Finds Office Space, Gina Rinehart Finds a Tenant, Barnaby Joyce Finds a Way to Blame the Rent

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The political party has secured a multimillion-dollar Brisbane headquarters through a lease arrangement with a mining billionaire's company, a move defended as standard commercial practice despite the optics of a politic…

Business · 11 October 2026

High Court Verdict Leaves Market Participants With Empty Coal Pockets

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The High Court’s ruling against the Mount Pleasant coal mine has sent shockwaves through the mining sector, leaving market participants scrambling to re‑evaluate their portfolios and earn their next dividend from a g…

Business · 11 October 2026

Adidas sues White Fox over four‑stripe design, calling it ‘deceptively similar’

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Adidas has taken Australian label White Fox to the Federal Court, alleging the retailer’s four‑stripe motif is a deceptive copy that trades off the global brand’s reputation.

Business · 11 October 2026

Opal Tower Declared Defect‑Free After Eight‑Year Legal Saga

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Eight years after cracks appeared on level 10 on Christmas Eve 2018, a ribbon‑cutting ceremony marked Opal Tower’s official declaration of being defect‑free, ending a class action and two separate legal cases.

Business · 7 October 2026

Dalaroo’s Côte d’Ivoire Gold Jackpot Catapults Shares 67%

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Dalaroo Metals shares jumped 67% to 12.5c after announcing a high‑grade gold discovery in Côte d’Ivoire, estimating 18 million ounces at 7.31 g/t and a broader 23 million ounces at 2.14 g/t.

Business · 6 October 2026

TVSN’s Final Sale: The Channel’s Curtain Falls on a Fashionably Late Exit

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

TVSN is winding down its operations after years of selling everything from fashion to homewares on Seven Network, sparking a storm of frustration among its suppliers who feel blindsided by the decision.

Business · 6 October 2026

Phosphate Panic: From Humble Rock to Hot Commodity as US‑Iran Tensions Drive Prices Sky‑High

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

US‑Iran tensions have turned ordinary phosphate fertilizer into a critical commodity, pushing prices up and straining global supply chains.