For the first time, Atlassian co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have overtaken mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest on Australia’s 50 Richest list. The shift is striking: a tech duo leapfrogging a mining giant, with 45-year-old Cannon-Brookes now just half a billion behind 91-year-old property mogul Harry Triguboff. It’s fascinating to watch the movement of […]
Rinehart has once again taken the cake as Australia’s richest person. Hancock Prospecting, which Rinehart leads as executive chairman, was founded by her parents Lang and Hope Hancock in 1955. Seven decades later, the company is doubling down on natural gas, experimenting with robotics and AI, and pushing back against governmental red tape, regulations, and […]
Ahead of the iconic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, tech millionaire Christian Beck, who skippered maxi yacht LawConnect to line honours glory last year, speaks about his on-deck sailing passion. This story featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. On-shore, Christian Beck is CEO and founder of LEAP and free legal […]
The Rolex Sydney Hobart is probably seen live by more people than any other sports event, bar the Tour de France. Stewart Hawkins talks to Matt Allen and James Mayo, two race veterans who are strongly tipped to win this year’s race about the romance that surrounds what is arguably the toughest ocean race of […]
Cultured butter favourite Pepe Saya has teamed up with the people who time forgot to crack the US market. Brother Daniel looked right at home strutting Sydney’s groovy inner-west Enmore Road, wearing a black vest, black hat, and black pants. But, being a member of the “plain people”, the Protestant groups characterised by their rejection […]
Led by her youngest daughter Shana Dall’Osto, Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner will soon grant around US$100 million to hundreds of nonprofits annually from her family foundation, Roots & Wings. This story featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. When Warren Buffett called, Judy Faulkner agreed to meet him in […]
Australia pours billions into innovation, but its big spending yields average returns. Data journalist Juliette O’Brien investigates the country’s innovation paradox. This story featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Australians like to think they punch above their weight. However, when it comes to innovation, the data shows the country underperforms. […]
After a quarter century as a serial entrepreneur, Eric Lefkofsky wants his latest unicorn, health tech firm Tempus AI, to be the “enduring legacy” of his career. Here’s how he hopes it will dramatically change millions of patients’ lives. This story featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Walking through health […]
MA Financial Group’s joint CEO and one of the company’s founders, Julian Biggins, argues we’re looking at a “once in a cycle” opportunity in terms of investing in commercial real estate and alternative assets. In an environment with rates uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis, and shaky geo-politics, Stewart Hawkins explores the logic behind his seemingly contrarian […]
Now back with the badge his uncle made famous, Bruno Senna is carving out his own path – shaping McLaren’s future while carrying a legacy that changed racing forever. This article featured in Issue 14 of Forbes Australia, out now. Tap here to secure your copy. “If you think I’m fast, just wait until you see […]