Lachlan Murdoch

News and interviews on Lachlan Murdoch including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Why News Corp’s bid for Consolidated Media tells us where James Packer and Rupert Murdoch are heading

It’s a momentous time for Australia’s big media players and Rupert Murdoch, James Packer and Kerry Stokes are all jockeying for position in the new media landscape.
 

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

US television ad spending grows alongside internet: Study

Spending on television advertising in the US grew by 4.5%, despite predictions the growth of the internet would erode television spending, according to a new Nielsen survey.
 

Monday, 18 July 2011

The Murdochs’ moment of truth

Rupert and James Murdoch’s performance before a British Parliamentary inquiry will shape News Corp’s future.
 

Monday, 11 April 2011

Why the rich love property

The love of property runs deep with the rich, with a new report revealing 35% of their wealth is in property.
 

Friday, 01 April 2011

James Murdoch faces a final test before stepping into Rupert’s shoes: Bartholomeusz

James Murdoch's promotion and transfer to the US, clearly driven by the need to give him the requisite experience to ensure the market accepts him as his father's successor, may not run smoothly.
 

Thursday, 03 March 2011

James Packer’s shock resignation from Ten Network board puts focus on media barons’ histories

The rumour mill is in overdrive over James Packer's split with the Ten Network.
 

Tuesday, 09 November 2010

Packer, Murdoch accept Ten Network board positions, Shares lower: Economy Roundup

Origin Energy's joint venture with ConocoPhillips has been given regulatory approval by the state government.
 

Friday, 29 October 2010

Speculation mounts that Lachlan Murdoch will invest in Ten Network with James Packer

Packer asks for board seats, meets Murdoch to discuss splitting stake.
 

Monday, 11 October 2010

Lachlan Murdoch hit for six

Lachlan Murdoch could lose millions over the decision to kill off his Indian Premier League team.
 

Friday, 08 October 2010

Lachlan Murdoch takes first big public company role outside News Corp

Struggling listed media group Prime Media has announced the appointment of Lachlan Murdoch as deputy chairman.
 

Monday, 13 September 2010

What's Murdoch really worth?

With an eclectic and largely private portfolio, Lachlan Murdoch's fortune is difficult to pin down.
 

Friday, 10 September 2010

Toymaker Funtastic takes legal action against veteran ragtrader Jeff Mass

Listed toy maker Funtastic launches legal action against veteran rag trader Jeff Moss over the sale of a business unit in 2009.
 

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Liquidator launches $244 million legal action One.Tel against James Packer, Lachlan Murdoch

The special purpose liquidator of collapsed telecommunications company One.Tel has announced he has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of the firm’s creditors.
 

Wednesday, 28 April 2010

The Murdochs’ sporting life

First the Melbourne Storm fiasco, now Lachlan Murdoch has been inadvertently caught up in a cricket scandal.
 

Monday, 22 March 2010

Lachlan Murdoch enjoys windfall on Indian cricket investment

The value of Lachlan Murdoch’s stake in Indian Premier League Cricket team, the Rajasthan Royals, has skyrocketed.
 

Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Ric Stowe’s mansion up for sale for $70 million

Beleaguered entrepreneur Ric Stowe has reportedly put his lavish WA mansion, which is set on 2,471 hectares and includes a helipad, swimming pools and polo fields, up for sale.
 

Monday, 07 December 2009

The Christmas millionaire


We talk to the millionaire behind hamper business Chrisco and explain why this niche business could be worth as much as $200 million.
 

Tuesday, 01 December 2009

Lachlan Murdoch tipped to buy into business media company

Less than a week after buying 50% of radio company DMG Radio Australia, Lachlan Murdoch has emerged as bidder for a suite of publications including famous entertainment trade papers Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter.
 

Thursday, 26 November 2009

Luxury property market soaring again with $25 million mansion sold in Melbourne

The sale of a Hawthorn home, known as Avon Court, marks a new record for Melbourne with a mystery buyer paying $25 million for the mansion.
 

Lachlan Murdoch buys 50% stake in DMG Radio Australia, owner of Nova network

Billed as his first major step into active media ownership, Lachlan Murdoch acquires a half share in DMG radio Australia, owner of the Nova and Vega radio networks.
 
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