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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A ‘complete zombie’:James Packer opens up about bipolar treatment

A ‘complete zombie’:James Packer opens up about bipolar treatment

In his first face-to-face interview in almost a decade the businessman spoke about his mental health,Ozempic use and break-up with Mariah Carey.

  • byLauren Ironmonger
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
Kylea Tink tools up for the next federal election

Kylea Tink tools up for the next federal election

The teal independent North Sydney MP has 15 current staffers,and is looking for more.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman
Win for Crown Resorts as its Melbourne casino keeps state licence
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Win for Crown Resorts as its Melbourne casino keeps state licence

The Victorian gambling regulator said on Tuesday that it was in the public interest for Crown to keep its Melbourne casino licence.

  • byAmelia McGuire andBroede Carmody
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The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel

The day I thought I’d made it was the day my life began to unravel

In James Packer’s powder room,I looked in the mirror and looking back at me were the saddest,loneliest eyes I had ever seen.

  • byJo Wagstaff
Viva Las Vegas:Lachlan Murdoch in a rugby league of his own

Viva Las Vegas:Lachlan Murdoch in a rugby league of his own

The News Corp chair was guest of honour at league’s Sin City extravaganza.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
‘I want to help’:Jackson Packer briefly steps into the world of the refugee

‘I want to help’:Jackson Packer briefly steps into the world of the refugee

Jamie Packer’s son is one of an increasing number of children whose philanthropist parents are bringing them into the practice of helping others.

  • byJonathan Kearsley
For $3 million a week,you too can live like James Packer

For $3 million a week,you too can live like James Packer

The billionaire nepo baby’s yacht is available for hire this Euro summer.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Alan Jones has ‘no immediate plans’ to return to Australia to resume on-air role

Alan Jones has ‘no immediate plans’ to return to Australia to resume on-air role

The veteran broadcaster has denied accusations he indecently assaulted young men while he was a leading broadcaster at Sydney radio station 2GB.

  • byKate McClymont