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The Age
6 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Al Muderis spent $19K on media advice he ignored
Then, Wilkinson's work for Al Muderis abruptly stopped. The PR man declined to comment on how that relationship ended. But according to the receipts, Wilkinson recommended prioritising media over legal strategy, with that particular piece of advice costing a mere $1050. Al Muderis clearly didn't listen. Just imagine the millions in legal bills, and unquantifiable reputational costs he could've saved if he did. MCC members spill the sauce on pie prices Remember when Gillon McLachlan became AFL chief executive and the price of food at the footy went down? Melbourne Cricket Club members do. The MCC held its AGM on Tuesday night, where ex-Tabcorp chair Paula Dwyer, Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissioner Annabel Brebner and the Department of Justice's Kalpana Ramani were re-elected, seeing off challengers in magistrate Tony Burns, school teacher James Kavanagh and corporate spinner James Duncan. The meeting also agreed to a crackdown on members who allow friends and family to use their membership cards to get in, and heard the long-awaited rebuild of the Shane Warne Stand might not start until 2031. Right in time for Richmond's next three-peat, god willing. But it was pie prices that got some members really going. CBD hears there was meaty discussion about why it costs about $6.20 for a Four'n Twenty pie at the MCG, and under $5 at Marvel. MCC says pies are priced the same for all events, whereas other venues change their prices according to the event. Seems even the MCC crowd is suffering from cossie livs. Back in 2015 under McLachlan's early leadership, the price of meat pies at the 'G fell by 80¢ to a bargain $4. Marvel, then known as Etihad, followed suit by introducing $3 pies on Sundays, plus free popcorn and fairy floss at half-time on the day of rest. AFL Fans Association president Ron Issko says affordability is a major concern for fans, and they shouldn't have to pay much more to eat at the 'G. 'It's understandable that the prices might be different, as the AFL owns Marvel and directly has relationship with the caterers, whereas the MCG deals with their own caterers,' Issko says. 'However, the price discrepancy is too much, and I'm sure the AFL could talk to the MCG and the caterers and say, how can we get the prices closer?' We'll keep you posted on Piegate. Win for Laming The end of former Liberal MP Andrew Laming 's political career has been a morass of scandal and arcane legal battles. But Laming had the last laugh in one of those battles on Wednesday, when the High Court upheld his appeal over a series of near seven-year-old Facebook posts viewed by just 28 people that led to a fine from the Australian Electoral Commission. In late 2021, after Laming had announced his impending retirement from politics, the AEC launched proceedings against the MP over three posts made on the 'Redland Hospital: Let's fight for fair funding' Facebook page before the previous election in 2019, which the regulator argued had lacked proper authorisation of political links. Initially, the Federal Court imposed three penalties totalling $20,000 on Laming. The AEC appealed that decision, and a three-judge bench ruled that Laming had contravened the laws every time each post was viewed, doubling his fine to $40,000. Laming successfully appealed that decision, with the High Court agreeing with the initial judgment, which found that he had breached electoral laws each time he posted the offending material. The majority ruling focused on one specific section of the Electoral Act, with Justice James Edelman dissenting in a judgment that flexed his relative youth by mentioning TikTok. So in other words, a win for Laming, even if the original $20,000 fine remains in place. And separately, he remains on the hook for $10,000 in unpaid parliamentary expenses from 2019, after losing a Federal Court challenge last year.
AU Financial Review
23-06-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
How this CEO got a product launch so wrong (and what he learnt)
Paul Hitchcock, boss of Four 'n Twenty pie maker Patties Foods Group, thought customers would lap up his new Italy-imported cakes. He was wrong.
The Age
11-06-2025
- The Age
Can't afford the Indian Pacific? Try this bargain outback train instead
Seats are randomly allocated and mine is 23, by the window on the right-hand side of the train. The upholstered recliner seats have a footrest, armrests, drop-down tray table, storage pouch and window curtain. I'm surprised by their generous size and features. More akin to premium economy on a plane, my seat is spacious and has headrest entertainment with disposable headphones, dual power points (but no USB), a reading light and adjustable air vent. There's a small selection of movies, TV shows and music channels to choose from, as well as an information portal, real-time route map tracker and a driver cam (although this isn't working properly). The free on-board Wi-Fi is patchy. Baggage Passengers are permitted one piece of hand luggage up to 7kg that can be stowed in overhead compartments. I'm naughty and have a small carry-on suitcase in the compartment and a backpack at my feet, although there's plenty of room for it up top. Larger bags, up to 20kg, can be stored in a luggage compartment at the front of the train and one of the attendants will gladly take this from you on the platform. Food + drink The buffet has various snacks and a small range of hot and cold ready-made meals. I'm on an afternoon/evening service (3.15pm to 9.50pm) and opt for a simple Mrs Mac's meat pie ($4), a step up from a Four 'n Twenty. Also available are sandwiches and wraps, microwave meals, salad, yoghurt, packet chips, chocolate bars and muffins. Beverages include hot drinks, juices, soft drinks, beer and wine. The prices are refreshingly cheap, given the train has a captive market. One more thing Loading East Perth Terminal is an easy 15-minute train journey from the airport (included in your ticket). The station has some interesting historical displays and artefacts to enjoy, including an 1876 railway carriage used on Western Australia's first rail line, the Northern Railway, from Geraldton to Northampton. Be sure to check out the Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie ( The price Typically $201.70 return for adults. A summer half-price special was available on my journey.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Can't afford the Indian Pacific? Try this bargain outback train instead
Seats are randomly allocated and mine is 23, by the window on the right-hand side of the train. The upholstered recliner seats have a footrest, armrests, drop-down tray table, storage pouch and window curtain. I'm surprised by their generous size and features. More akin to premium economy on a plane, my seat is spacious and has headrest entertainment with disposable headphones, dual power points (but no USB), a reading light and adjustable air vent. There's a small selection of movies, TV shows and music channels to choose from, as well as an information portal, real-time route map tracker and a driver cam (although this isn't working properly). The free on-board Wi-Fi is patchy. Baggage Passengers are permitted one piece of hand luggage up to 7kg that can be stowed in overhead compartments. I'm naughty and have a small carry-on suitcase in the compartment and a backpack at my feet, although there's plenty of room for it up top. Larger bags, up to 20kg, can be stored in a luggage compartment at the front of the train and one of the attendants will gladly take this from you on the platform. Food + drink The buffet has various snacks and a small range of hot and cold ready-made meals. I'm on an afternoon/evening service (3.15pm to 9.50pm) and opt for a simple Mrs Mac's meat pie ($4), a step up from a Four 'n Twenty. Also available are sandwiches and wraps, microwave meals, salad, yoghurt, packet chips, chocolate bars and muffins. Beverages include hot drinks, juices, soft drinks, beer and wine. The prices are refreshingly cheap, given the train has a captive market. One more thing Loading East Perth Terminal is an easy 15-minute train journey from the airport (included in your ticket). The station has some interesting historical displays and artefacts to enjoy, including an 1876 railway carriage used on Western Australia's first rail line, the Northern Railway, from Geraldton to Northampton. Be sure to check out the Super Pit gold mine in Kalgoorlie ( The price Typically $201.70 return for adults. A summer half-price special was available on my journey.
