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Ron Walker
News and interviews on Ron Walker including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Rich Pickings: An on the money guide to the Melbourne Cup
It’s the race that stops a nation and an obsession for the owners who want to engrave their names in racing history.
Walker undergoes brain surgery, Insider trading emerges in Britain: Economy Roundup
A trader from Moore Capital and employees from Deutsche Bank among those arrested by British authorities for alleged insider trading in the UK.
And the best of is...
As 2009 draws to a close, it's time for our annual awards celebrating the best and worst in the world of the wealthy.
Fairfax Media chair Ron Walker made $400m bid for Fairfax family’s stake
Recently departed Ron Walker reveals he offered $387 million to buy the shares owned by director John B Fairfax and restore peace on the Fairfax board.
Peace in the Fairfax boardroom, but can they win the war against falling revenue? Bartholomeusz
The immediate challenge for new Fairfax chairman Roger Corbett will be to create lasting peace amongst the board. If he wishes to arrest the decline in Fairfax mastheads, he will have to do that quickly.
Fairfax appoints Roger Corbett as chairman, Banks to wind back bad debt provisions: Economy Roundup
In the US, a new survey released by the National Association of Business Economists has found that 80% of respondents believe the economy is now growing after four consecutive quarters of declines.
Ron Walker will not seek re-election
Fairfax chairman Ron Walker has announced this morning that he will not seek re-election at the company’s annual general meeting.
Why Fairfax needs to focus on the internet dollars: Kohler
What’s happening to Fairfax is the result of a common or garden industry disruption, not some mysterious publishing phenomenon. Roger Corbett will most likely grasp that better than Ron Walker.
Ten Network prepares for CanWest sell down, Walker prepared to step down from Fairfax: Economy Roundup
Woolworths proposed takeover of hardware chain Danks Holdings has been approved by shareholders.
Smart entrepreneurs dominate the new rich
This year’s BRW Young Rich list is dominated by smart young people who have started solid businesses mainly in technology, property, retail and financial services.
Ron Walker says he will resign from Fairfax Media board if shareholders tell him to go
Fairfax chairman Ron Walker says he will step down if the company’s institutional shareholders indicate his time is up at the annual general meeting.
Battle lines drawn in the fight for Fairfax Media: Bartholomeusz
The Fairfax board is now well and truly split over the fate of Ron Walker with five independent directors throwing their support behind the current chairman. But the Fairfax family isn't as alone as one might think.
Fairfax Media board at war as John B Fairfax demands removal of chairman Ron Walker
The board of Fairfax Media plunges into turmoil after directors John B Fairfax and his son Nicholas Fairfax call for chairman Ron Walker to leave the board.
OECD report says stimulus package saved jobs, Shares jump again: Economy Roundup
Despite the grim look for the global economy, the Australian sharemarket had reached its highest point in the last 12 months in early trade.
Rich list throws up surprise money makers
The declining fortunes of the Rich 200’s usual suspects have paved the way for a new breed of wealthy entrepreneurs.
Young guns fight back
While those entrepreneurs on the list of Australia's richest investors aged 40 and under have taken a battering during the crisis of the past 12 months, there are signs that their fortunes may be turning.
Shares fall on European banking woes, Fairfax flogs TV business: Economy roundup
The Australian sharemarket has opened sharply lower today after a worrying night on European markets, where the Royal Bank of Scotland shocked the global financial community by reporting a $61 billion loss.
Get ready for some media mega-mergers: Gottliebsen
Incredible as it might seem, some analysts are now valuing the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age at a mere $750 million – that’s substantially below their value in 1990.
Media moguls get scooped
The mainstream media sector has been doing it tough, and the hip pockets behind the news have been feeling the sting. By JAMES THOMSON
Quiz: Test your knowledge of news and current affairs
The collapse of stockbroking firm Opes Prime sent shockwaves through the business community this week and dominated headlines. Have you kept up with the latest?
