Michael West

Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
Why you’re never too old for the banks

Why you’re never too old for the banks

Heather Simmers turned 102 years of age this week. When she was 98, Westpac signed her up for a 30-year mortgage. ...

Warning signs at the punchbowl

They conjure up marvellous euphemisms in financial markets. The latest is ''tapering''. ''Tapering'' was the ...

Fundsters get the nod and the cash prize to go with it

Tourism Australia declares the winners of its "Best Jobs in the World" marketing crusade next month. The ...

Newcrest hit by NSW exploration licence ruling

A court has quashed an exploration licence on the border of Newcrest's giant Cadia goldmine in central NSW. The ...

Blow for Newcrest – exploration licence quashed

In a stunning decision, a NSW court has quashed an exploration licence held by Australia's largest goldminer ...
Monopoly delivered on a platter

Monopoly delivered on a platter

Markets ought to be about competition. To quote historian Niall Ferguson, they should ensure the survival of ...

World war spree is declared

Here we are sitting pretty at the tail end of the biggest boom in history. What with interest rates at a 50-year ...

Hostilities boil over into world war spree

Here we are sitting pretty at the tail end of the biggest boom in history. With interest rates at a 50-year ...

Mateship, it is obvious, can come at a high price

'If he was me mate, he would have showed up.'' Former union boss John Maitland tells the Independent Commission ...

Serco’s lack of transparency leaves much to be desired

The influx of asylum seekers may be a matter of national acrimony but there are those who welcome the boats with ...

Battle for Trust Company

The Perpetual takeover bid is a thing of dreams for long-suffering shareholders in Trust Company of Australia. For ...
What is Serco hiding?

What is Serco hiding?

The influx of asylum seekers may be a matter of national acrimony but there are those who welcome the boats with ...
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