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An Alan Joyce book is being pitched to potential publishers

An Alan Joyce book is being pitched to potential publishers

News has reached us that the former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is being shopped to potential book publishers by his colourful new agent.
Sydney-based Robert Joske announced on LinkedIn earlier this year that Joyce had joined his stable 'on an exclusive basis'. Reached over the phone on Monday, he confirmed that he was talking to book publishers about his star client writing some kind of memoir.

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Closing Bell: ASX surges 0.84pc to record close, pushed higher by tech and banking stocks

News.com.au

time33 minutes ago

  • News.com.au

Closing Bell: ASX surges 0.84pc to record close, pushed higher by tech and banking stocks

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Formula One makes major changes to calendar as Australia's Grand Prix is again backed in to open season
Formula One makes major changes to calendar as Australia's Grand Prix is again backed in to open season

7NEWS

timean hour ago

  • 7NEWS

Formula One makes major changes to calendar as Australia's Grand Prix is again backed in to open season

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