John B Fairfax has got 775 million reasons for ousting Ron Walker. Ever since Fairfax Media merged with Rural Press, the destruction of his fortune has been nothing short of spectacular.
Articles by James Thomson 
How Telstra split opens up Foxtel ownership
The announcement that Telstra must separate its retail and wholesale division — including a sell-off of its 50% Foxtel stake — should make Consolidated Media a prime takeover target. Let the media mogul battle begin.
Betting companies might need a whip around if jockeys hold out
For bookmakers and wagering companies around the country, every single interruption to the racing program means a drop in revenue. The jokey strike over whip rules could cost the industry millions.
James Packer’s giant spring clean out
James Packer appears to be in the middle of a personal and professional cleanout, sparked in part by the global financial crisis. He’s flogged off his horses, boat and stake in Seek, the online classifieds company.
BRW Rich List 200: a sneak peek
On Thursday, BRW magazine will release its annual Rich 200 edition, which promises to be one of most fascinating in years. James Thomson provides a sneak peak.
