Yesterday Gina Rinehart’s fortune doubled to $20 billion — and there appears to be plenty of room left to grow. Could she become the world’s richest person?
BRW Rich List
Gina Rinehart still on top of end-of-year rich list
Falling iron ore prices have failed to prevent Gina Rinehart from retaining top spot on SmartCompany’s special end-of-year rich list.
The billion dollar blues: how the GFC hit our richest
The 2007 BRW Rich 200 list represented a high water mark for many of Australia’s best-known entrepreneurs. So how far have they fallen post-GFC?
BRW’s Young Rich list: she has to rely on the old man’s money
Yesterday BRW magazine released its annual Young Rich list of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs aged under 40. This list of 100 contains only eight women.
The patchwork Rich List: Gina’s on top, but non-miners a drag
On the surface, the headline numbers from the BRW Rich 200 list look impressive. But the bulk of the $31 billion increase in total wealth was generated by a handful of people.
Australia’s $10.3b women: Gina Rinehart tops Rich List
Gina Rinehart has topped off a dramatic 12 months by sweeping to top place on the BRW Rich 200 list with a fortune of $10.3 billion.
Our filthy rich miners — and the new $10b Aussie
This year, the top of the rich list — like the rest of the Australian economy — will be transformed by the resources sector.
Gina Rinehart’s rise is just beginning
The crowning of Gina Rinehart as Australia’s richest person on Forbes magazine’s Australian rich list, with a fortune of $9 billion, is a historic moment for female entrepreneurship in this country.
Our wealthy magnificent seven are more take than give
Not only do Australia’s rich give away a relatively small proportion of their wealth — but when they do, the donations are often made in unusual circumstances by businessmen with chequered histories.
How to get on BRW’s rich list
BRW’s Rich 200 list for 2010 is out and the rich are getting richer. But how? Try going outside Australia, dominating a market, buying lots of property or even marrying well.
BRW lists Pratt fortune at $4.6bn: meet the ex-Penthouse Pet who wants a piece
The new BRW Rich List estimates the Pratt fortune at $4.6bn. But we presume there’s one particular variable that the magazine didn’t factor into their calculations: Madison Ashton, writes Chris Seage.
It pays to be a Lib
The latest BRW Rich List is out and Malcolm Turnbull has made the cut. Liberal MPs are usually three times wealthier than other MPs, worth on average $4.9 million each.
Rich pickings on BRW’s list … even average Joes are going OK
Yes, the rich have done very nicely for themselves — with about a 20% increase in total wealth expected for this year’s BRW Rich List — but average Joes aren’t travelling too badly either.
Rich List scoop: the names you’ll see (and the ones you won’t)
The 2010 edition of BRW magazine’s Rich 200 list is set to hit the streets soon. James Thomson gives his top 10 picks for the big names that will make an appearance this year.
BRW’s rich listers lose $25b; still way richer than you
As a group, it seems that the members of the Rich 200 have outperformed the ordinary investor to an impressive degree, writes James Thomson.
Magazines and TV shows just love a list!
A snapshot of our politicians in the current crop of exciting list journalism.
Rich 200 loses its lustre
The Rich 200 list isn’t looking so rich in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis.
Crikey Says: Australia’s richest politician deserves our admiration
Malcolm Turnbull will be judged for his net worth in the next 24 hours… What rot!
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.
Meet Richard Leupen, one of Australia’s richest professional CEOs
The BRW Rich List is populated with plenty of founder chairs and CEOs, but there aren’t too many professional CEOs who pass the inflated $180 million cut-off. One emerging name that few Crikey readers will know is Richard Leupen, the CEO of engineering, rail and infrastructure company United Group.
