James Packer’s Crown exit gets better with age
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James Packer’s Crown exit gets better with age

The billionaire pocketed $3.3 billion selling his stake to Blackstone,and while his fortune has soared since the deal,the resort group is now worth peanuts.

  • byElizabeth Knight

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Why we cop threats in the search for information you deserve to know

Why we cop threats in the search for information you deserve to know

The Age backs tough,difficult journalism. I feel intensely privileged to be a journalist working for you – our readers.

  • byNick McKenzie
Casinos to get cash reprieve in NSW after carded play delay
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Casinos to get cash reprieve in NSW after carded play delay

Punters at Star Sydney and Crown Barangaroo will be able to gamble with up to $5000 in cash per day for another year after a last-minute change by the NSW government.

  • byAmelia McGuire
NSW may give reprieve to cash in casinos after Star boss plea
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NSW may give reprieve to cash in casinos after Star boss plea

Changes to state casino law could include pushing back the deadline for mandatory carded play and increasing the cash limit.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Regulator extends Star special manager ahead of NSW licence decision

Regulator extends Star special manager ahead of NSW licence decision

The Star is likely to retain its casino licence in NSW following the extension for its special manager,Nicholas Weeks.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Perth’s army of Grease fans will be hopelessly devoted to this slick show

Perth’s army of Grease fans will be hopelessly devoted to this slick show

Grease the Musical features so many beloved hits there’s barely a moment to catch your breath between one high and the next,and it reminds us of the importance of one’s gang during the crucial teen years.

  • byMark Naglazas
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Anthony LaPaglia to electrify Perth audiences in Death of a Salesman

Anthony LaPaglia to electrify Perth audiences in Death of a Salesman

A strained relationship with his own salesman father is fuelling LaPaglia’s celebrated performance as theatre’s great battler in this acclaimed production.

  • byMark Naglazas
Southbank sculptures to be put out to pasture on a farm
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Southbank sculptures to be put out to pasture on a farm

Two sculptures that have overlooked the Yarra for two decades will be removed by Crown casino operators and sent to a farm on the Mornington Peninsula.

  • byCara Waters
Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts

Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts

John Borghetti will take the chair as the casino operator has passed its regulatory hurdles and now has to find a way to become financially profitable.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Two casinos,one dream:the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

Two casinos,one dream:the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

One casino has been approved to operate,but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world?

  • byHarriet Alexander andAmelia McGuire
Crown’s $90m sky home,languishing on the market,gets a $10m discount

Crown’s $90m sky home,languishing on the market,gets a $10m discount

Call it opulent,elevated,expensive – but the luxury home set high in Crown Resorts’ skyscraper can’t yet be called “sold”.

  • bySwati Pandey