James Packer
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.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Latest
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?
- by Harriet Alexander and Amelia McGuire
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”.
- by Swati Pandey
Kylea Tink tools up for the next federal election
The teal independent North Sydney MP has 15 current staffers, and is looking for more.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
Updated
Casinos
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.
- by Amelia McGuire and Broede Carmody
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.
- by Jo Wagstaff
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.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
‘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.
- by Jonathan Kearsley
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.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Exclusive
Jones investigation
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.
- by Kate McClymont
Analysis
Casinos
Does Blackstone have a Crown Resorts shaped problem?
Blackstone is confident in its tried and tested strategy to turn around Crown Resorts. Some US-based investors are not as convinced.
- by Amelia McGuire