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Govt weighs options to revive stalled IDBI Bank privatization

Indian authorities are exploring ways to revive the long-delayed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank after bids fell short of expectations earlier this year. Officials are considering lowering the reserve price by up to 20% and reducing reliance on the bank’s market price to make the deal more…

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Assault charges against media boss detailed in court

Antony Catalano's full assault charges have been made public after the media boss was excused from attending court in person because of mental health concerns.

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ACM to brief staff after co-owner Antony Catalano charged with assault of a woman

Australian Community Media says employee ‘wellbeing’ top priority amid ‘shock and deep concern’ over 59-year-old’s charges

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Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

A regional newspaper mogul has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence offences against a woman.

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"A triumphant first all-analog pedal from Strymon, which will inject your rig with some impressively usable and versatile drive tones": Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive pedal review

Strymon's unexpected departure from its usual DSP-led design is a recreation of Randy Bachman's Garnet Herzog – and the result is something rather stellar

Guitar World

Angus Taylor will challenge for the Liberal leadership – but who will be the deputy?

Contenders for next deputy opposition leader include Jane Hume, Tim Wilson and Ted O’Brien

The Guardian - AU

"Like a good valve amp, it responds to your pick attack and guitar volume with proper character": Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive pedal

The Californian pedal experts ditch digital in favour of a distinctive voiced all-analogue drive

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Looking for the Next Berkshire Hathaway? Experts Are Circling In on This 1 Little-Known Stock

Fairfax is an insurance giant that has delivered stellar returns to shareholders over the past decade. Could it be the next Berkshire Hathaway?

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“Man, this thing is such a chameleon. It can be a creamy and gooey boost that works great with any style of amp, and it can also breathe saturated fire”: Strymon goes analogue drive crazy, promising Randy Bachman-style tones and more from the Fairfax

The Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive replicates the old-school mojo of the vintage Garnet Amplifiers' Herzog tube drive, and is the first release in Strymon's new Series A range of analogue pedals

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With Buffett Retiring, Should You Invest in a Berkshire Copycat?

Warren Buffett will step down at the end of this year. Should you explore one of a handful of Berkshire Hathaway clones or copycat funds?

Kiplinger

Independents will not help form government – but they will be vital in holding it to account

When the newspapers delivered their standard election-eve editorials, there were few surprises. Former Fairfax papers and smaller outlets offered qualified support for Labor, while the News Corp papers unashamedly championed the Coalition. In Adelaide, The Advertiser ran a curious line recommending a majority government of whatever persuasion, “lest our futures…

The Conversation

Pro-Israel group who complained about Lattouf’s ABC employment claim Age and SMH breached suppression order

Editors, two reporters and lawyers among the individuals pro-Israel group says should be referred for potential contempt of court

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith demands defamation retrial citing alleged recording of Nine investigative journalist

Federal court hears Nick McKenzie allegedly told a witness that Roberts-Smith’s ex-wife and her friend were ‘actively briefing us on his legal strategy’

The Guardian - AU

From first world war diggers to Pavlova in Sydney: Australia’s pioneering press photos

Curated by veteran photographer Mike Bowers, an exhibition of Fairfax archive images reveals the public life of a nation – and the challenges of capturing it for the newspapers

The Guardian - AU

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It's rare to see these royal-approved knee high boots on sale, but Zara Tindall's favourite style have a discount today

Luxury shoe brand Fairfax & Favour's limited sale knocks up to 50% off popular 'Regina' boots

The Conversation

Hugh Marks is the new managing director of the ABC. Is he the right person for the job?

Aspects of Hugh Marks’s record as chief executive of the Nine Entertainment Company raise questions about his suitability for the position of managing director of the ABC, to which he has just been appointed.

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The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

One of Australia's biggest performing arts centres is midway through a major renovation. But theatregoers will never see the most vital part of the project.

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Where’s the beef? Gina Rinehart puts past journalism quarrel aside with pies at the Kennedys

Mining billionaire, who hasn’t always been on good terms with reporters, bankrolls journalism awards. Plus: cuts continue across media companies

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An exposé of whatever-it-takes culture, Eric Beecher’s The Men Who Killed the News is an idealistic book for the times

Eric Beecher is a rare beast: a combination of journalist, media owner and idealist. In 1984, aged 33, he became the youngest-ever editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and he has worked around the world as a journalist. He is currently chair and the largest shareholder in Private Media, owner…

The Conversation

Powerhouse Museum acquires David Jones’ archive, brimming with forgotten stories of Australia’s past

David Jones is donating its archive to Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum, it has been announced today. It is a timely reminder of the significance of “DJs”, Australia’s oldest department store, to the development of modern Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Nine journalists do their block over Scott Cam’s Paris Olympics appearance amid strike

Age reporter questions expense of flying TV personality to Europe while up to 90 staff are cut from newsrooms. Plus: Murdoch’s real-life succession drama

The Guardian - AU

Safe bet: the media relationships that give horse racing a good run in NSW

Sydney’s main news providers have many interests in common with the pugnacious leadership of Racing NSW. Have they become too close?

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3 Smart Insurance Stock Picks for the Week Ahead

The insurance industry is known to thrive in a rising interest rate environment. Although inflation has eased significantly, it remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, making room for more rate hikes. Hence, smart insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Fairfax Financial (FRFHF), and Heritage Insurance (HRTG) could be ideal additions…

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Money, power, influence: How ‘media monsters’ used journalism to cement their empires

Media Monsters, by Sally Young, is indispensable for anyone interested in the dynamics that drive Australian politics.

The Conversation

A reciprocating engine of money, power and influence: how Australia's 'media monsters' used journalism to cement their empires

Carl Sagan said that in order to understand the present, it’s necessary to know the past. Nowhere does this apply with greater force than to the Australian media and its place in the nation’s power structure.

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