Business
Companies
Instagram to roll out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls
Instagram will introduce teen accounts for people under 18, limiting what they can view and who can contact them.
- by Yuvraj Malik and Katie Paul
Latest
ABC news boss derides agenda-driven ‘bullying’ of broadcaster’s staff
In a speech to the Melbourne Press Club, Justin Stevens said some of the criticism heaped on the public broadcaster’s journalists often crosses the line into bullying.
- by Calum Jaspan
The Murdoch family arrives for their day in court
A court in Nevada has begun reviewing evidence behind closed doors in a case that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death.
- by Scott Sonner
The future of the Murdoch empire comes down to a court in Nevada
For one of the few times in his life, Rupert Murdoch won’t be the most powerful person in the room.
- by Jim Rutenberg
Analysis
Retail
This Aussie retailer is either Victoria Beckham’s fashion victim or a dumpster fire
Online retailer Cettire claims its worst crime is one of fashion victim – as luxury brands such as Victoria Beckham discount directly to customers. The truth could be far worse.
- by Colin Kruger
Regent Theatre outgunned by $100m car park expected to fill council coffers
The cash would provide a serious sweetener to the City of Melbourne’s $781 million budget and rather more than the Regent Theatre, which is co-owned with the state government.
- by Nicole Lindsay
The after-hours call that spelled Sneesby’s end at Nine
The chief executive’s departure comes less than a week after Nine’s successful month-long Olympics and Paralympics coverage concluded, and with a tough set of financial results in the rearview mirror.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Executive shake-up
Nine CEO is out the door and it was only a matter of time
The countdown to Mike Sneesby’s exit from Nine Entertainment started the minute his greatest board ally – former chairman Peter Costello – left in June.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Turkish Airlines to fly from Sydney to Europe from December
Turkish Airlines is preparing to unveil non-stop flights between Sydney and Istanbul in 2026 and will initially fly with a stop-over in Malaysia.
- by Amelia McGuire
Qantas forks out another $3.4 million for Joyce as executive pay revealed
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce received $3.4 million for his last two months in the job. In his last two years, he took home nearly $20 million.
- by Amelia McGuire
Nine boss Mike Sneesby steps down after ‘challenging’ year
Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby will depart the company at the end of this month after 3½ years in the role.
- by Calum Jaspan