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EXCLUSIVE: Former Boost Mobile Boss Peter Adderton Calls for Optus Sale, Says He’s Ready to Lead Australian Bid

David Richards September 23, 2025 No Comments

Peter Adderton, founder of Boost Mobile and one of Australia’s most experienced telecommunications executives, has urged the Federal Government to “immediately” force the sale of Optus, declaring he is ready…

OPINION:Is It Time To Force A Sale Of Optus & Start Sacking Incompetent Management, Including The CEO

David Richards September 22, 2025 No Comments

Optus, the Singapore-owned telco, is once again facing a storm of criticism after its latest nationwide outage left millions without service and emergency calls unconnected — failures now linked to…

LG Move To Sack Over 50’s As TV & Appliance Business Fails To Deliver

David Richards September 22, 2025 No Comments

LG Electronics, already under pressure in multiple markets, is moving to further reduce costs by cutting staff, including employees over 50, sparking concerns about potential age discrimination. This follows earlier…

Apple’s New $2K iPhone 17 Pro Faces Paint-Chipping Backlash

David Richards September 22, 2025 No Comments

Before rushing out to spend $2,000 on Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro, buyers may want to think twice. Reports are emerging of a serious design flaw: the paint on the…

Murdochs and Michael Dell in Talks to Join US-Backed TikTok Deal

David Richards September 22, 2025 No Comments

Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, along with Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, are poised to become key investors in TikTok as part of a US-led effort to separate the app from…

Is Something Going On at Harvey Norman’s Financier?

David Richards September 19, 2025 No Comments

Harvey Norman’s long-time financing partner, Latitude Financial, is back in the spotlight after losing an appeal in the Full Federal Court over misleading advertising of its “60-month interest-free” payment deals.…

European Appliance Manufacturers Get Together, Angry Over Government Treatment

David Richards September 18, 2025 No Comments

Some of Australia’s biggest appliance suppliers including Miele, BSH, Electrolux, Groupe SEB, Vestel, Beko, Delonghi, Liebherr, and Ariston Group are up in arms at the treatment they are getting from…

Apple Desperate To Find Foldable iPhone Partner Which Will Be Key To 2026 Sales Growth Targets

David Richards September 18, 2025 No Comments

Apple is reportedly in discussions with manufacturers in Tawan to establish a pilot production facility for its first foldable iPhone, which the company aims to mass-produce by 2026 in an…

Whirlpool Accuses LG and Samsung of Undervaluing Goods Shipped Overseas

David Richards September 17, 2025 No Comments

U.S. appliance giant Whirlpool — whose products are distributed locally by Harvey Norman-owned Arisit — has accused rivals LG Electronics and Samsung of deliberately undervaluing their goods when shipping overseas…

EXCLUSIVE: Midea Linked to Possible Residentia Acquisition Amid Distribution Talks

David Richards September 16, 2025 No Comments

Chinese appliance giant Midea, which set up a Melbourne office last year, is once again at the centre of speculation about a potential move on Melbourne-based distributor Residentia. The…