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Crown Resorts has sunk so low that private equity is the best option

Private equity companies generally have a reputation for buying “distressed assets” at bargain prices, squeezing as much cash out of them while making them look as profitable as possible, then selling out for a huge profit.

The Conversation

Crown could escape scrutiny with Blackstone takeover

US private equity group Blackstone looks set to buy the troubled Crown Resorts after Crown accepted an $8.9 billion bid from the $2 trillion giant.

The New Daily

Crown agrees to Blackstone's $9b takeover bid; ASX higher as oil prices jump on Ukraine fears

Australian shares have closed slightly higher as investors fret about deepening tensions between Russia and Ukraine, but Crown shares have jumped after it accepted a private equity takeover offer.

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Crown seals takeover deal with Blackstone

Global private equity group Blackstone has won the battle to take over Crown Resorts for almost $9 billion, barring no better offer emerging.

AAP

The case to rename Lake Macquarie back to its original title

Governor Macquarie ran a 'secret' war for the Crown against the Aboriginal population of NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Long overdue conservation land review raises anxiety

A decades-long delay turns into a headlong rush for a conservation land review covering 9 percent of the country

Newsroom.co.nz

Supreme Court told James Scott Church guilty of Leisl Smith's murder, despite no body being found

Leisl Smith, 23, disappeared without a trace a decade ago. Her remains have never been found, but the Crown says circumstantial evidence is enough to convict her accused killer.

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Teenager admits killing ‘caring, thoughtful’ younger sister at holiday park

Matthew Selby, 19, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his sister Amanda, 15, at Mold Crown Court on Monday.

The Independent UK

Waitangi week: The Pākehā wars

Censorship interrupts an oral history of a new book on the New Zealand Wars, longlisted for the Ockham awards

Newsroom.co.nz

Packer's influence over Crown 'extinct'

James Packer insists the influence he once had over Crown has "ceased permanently" as a royal commission into Perth casino prepares to deliver its findings.

AAP

Crown's last pitch to WA royal commission

Crown has argued it should be allowed to continue operating its Perth casino as a West Australian royal commission prepares to deliver its findings.

AAP

Inspiring and fun bathroom paint ideas to inspire any wash space

A change of colour can do wonders and won’t cost a fortune, as these inspiring ideas prove

Ideal Home

Māori win coastal title, but a river runs through it

Māori applicants succeed in seeking marine title and coastal rights in Hawkes Bay, but old legal requirements block one group winning a long fight over the Mōhaka River entrance

Newsroom.co.nz

Lake Alice doctor’s death puts spotlight on Govt

Selwyn Leeks' death leaves it largely to the Government to answer questions about accountability over what happened at Lake Alice. David Williams reports

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Daily Record

£40m payout to ex-Rangers chiefs was 40 times higher than England's entire compo bill

Former justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has demanded an explanation for why Crown Office officials in Scotland agreed to pay the eye-watering taxpayer -funded sums.

Birmingham Post

Gloss finish toasted as Crown Paints' £4.4m expansion primes Hull plant for growth

Hobson and Porter delivered 4,265 sq m addition at Sculcoates Lane site

Daily Record

There's got to be justice: Brother of hit-and-run victim George Robertson says fight is not over

George's family were devastated to be told by Crown Office there would be no prosecution due to lack of evidence

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8 small kitchen paint colours to enhance the sense of space in a compact room - as well as add style points

How to give your compact space clout with considered colour choices

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