The first electric Rolls-Royce glides like a spectre

A Rolls-Royce rarely needs much of an introduction, and for the new Spectre even fewer words are required. It’s the first electric Roller, and that’s really all you need to know. This story was featured in Issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. For most other manufacturers this breaking of new ground […]

Quick Takes: Three entrepreneurs we’re watching right now

Forbes Australia has identified four people who are making waves in Australia’s startup scene at the moment. ‘Quick Takes’ featured in Issue 9 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. DIRAQ University of New South Wales (UNSW) Scientia Professor Andrew Dzurak spent a decade working on quantum computing – patenting his intellectual property and […]

A word from our Editor-in-Chief

Forbes Australia Editor-in-Chief Sarah O’Carroll gives readers a sneak peek of what to expect from issue 10 of our magazine. This letter from our Editor-in-Chief was featured in Issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. IN 1963, a 30-year-old Harry Triguboff bought a block of land in one of Sydney’s lesser-known […]

The relentless Harry Triguboff: Inside his $25 billion journey

At 91, Australia’s third-richest person Harry Triguboff is still waiting for everyone else to see things his way. He explains how he has left his rivals in the shade, why he just keeps getting better and his secret for a long life. Join us at the Forbes Australia Icons & Investors Summit to hear directly […]

From CFO hopeful to Tesla Chair: Robyn Denholm’s sliding-door moment

Collecting failures and collecting skills were keys to her success, Tesla chair Robyn Denholm tells the Forbes Australia Women’s Summit. Robyn Denholm Career at a Glance As one of the most senior Australian women in the tech industry, Robyn Denholm said she had been a lifelong, and daily, collector of new skills, which she likened […]

Netball, Gina, and a $4 million debt: Kelly Ryan breaks her silence

Speaking for the first time since her tumultuous exit as the boss of Netball Australia, Kelly Ryan opens on the public challenges of trying to save an entire sport. This article was featured in Issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. In September 2022, Netball Australia had just laid bare its dire […]

140% growth: Inside Steph Claire Smith’s thriving fitness empire

Steph Claire Smith is one of a growing number of influencers who leverage their large followings to build brands with strong communities. She tells Forbes Australia how she bootstrapped her fitness app Kic, and continues to grow revenue year-on-year. Steph Claire Smith will speak live at the Forbes Australia Women’s Summit on 26 March. Tap here […]

NFTs are making their comeback in a surprising place

Two years ago, non-fungible tokens were sizzling hot as art lovers and speculators pushed blockchain-based images to US$27 billion in value. Now that the market has crashed, much less ambitious versions of NFTs are finding a welcome home in the marketing departments of corporate America. IN THE FIRST WEEK of October, 2023 non-fungible token (NFT) […]

This billionaire’s $20,000-a-night private Queensland island is now open to guests

Computershare founder and Forbes Australia Rich Lister Chris Morris oversees a portfolio of ultra-luxurious resorts and experiences in Queensland. The 76-year-old billionaire opened Pelorus Private Island this year, giving visitors the kind of luxury experience they might find on a Mediterranean superyacht. This story featured in Issue 9 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your […]