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Interesting Gina Rinehart media links
Here are some useful links to stories about Gina Rinehart.
Feb. 6, 2012
News Corp governance links
Here are relevant links to our commentary on the Murdoch governance crisis, plus other information from the web.
May. 8, 2012
Stephen Mayne's 2012 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and remains a contributor. Below are the 56 stories written in 2012. There was also 71 stories in 2011, 64 articles in 2010, 50 in 2009, 264 in 2008, 354 in 2007, 295 in 2006 and 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold.
Dec. 26, 2012
Stephen Mayne's 2011 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles. Below are the 71 stories far in 2011. There was also 64 articles in 2010, 50 in 2009, 264 in 2008, 354 in 2007, 295 in 2006 and 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold.
Dec. 24, 2011
Articles for ABC website The Drum
Here are links to some articles Stephen Mayne has written for The Drum.
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Women on boards press
Here is a range of links to media or AGMs where we have pushed the gender diversity argument on ASX listed boards. Also, here is a shame file of ASX 200 companies without female representation at board level.
Sep. 14, 2011
Columns for Fairfax's businessday.com.au
Here are links to columns Stephen Mayne has written for The Sunday Age and Fairfax Media's www.businessday.com.au, Australia's most popular business news website.
Feb. 6, 2012
774 ABC Melbourne
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews on 774 ABC Melbourne and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Jan. 27, 2011
Tabloid TV
Below is a assortment of our appearances on commercial television. You can go here to view other collections of television appearances from over the years such as 4 Corners and The 730 Report.
Jan. 25, 2011
ABC radio appearances over the years
Here is a list of various ABC local radio appearances over the years.
Jan. 27, 2011
Council press reports
Stephen Mayne successfully ran for Manningham Council in the Heidi ward. Here are some relevant links on the campaign, policies, candidates and my recent activities.
May. 9, 2012
Years in review on ABC radio
Here are the audio files from various "year in review" discussions on ABC radio over the years.
Dec. 21, 2011
Appearances on The 7.30 Report
Here is a list of more than 20 appearances on The 7.30 Report over the years.
Jan. 26, 2011
Media coverage on the 2010 News Corp AGM
The 2010 News Corp AGM was held on Friday, October 15 in New York. We managed to ask a bunch of questions and here is the chronological breakdown of the interesting exchanges, and listen here to the full 12 minutes. Also, here is the transcript.
Oct. 25, 2010
Letter to Peter Barnes on meeting
This email was sent to Peter Barnes on September 8.
Sep. 14, 2011
Interviews on non-ABC radio stations
This list tracks non-ABC radio interviews over the years.
Jan. 27, 2011
Tracking the Murdoch heirs
Here is an attempt to explain the direct heirs to the Murdoch family's controlling stake in News Corporation. This family tree also helps.
Jul. 31, 2011
The Australian's Kevin Rudd demolition
On Saturday, July 3, 2010, The Weekend Australian published this 5500 word demolition job on Kevin Rudd which was headlined "The Enemy Within". The by-lines included Helen Trinca, Brett Clegg, Tom Dusevic, Richard Gluyas, Annabel Hepworth, Christian Kerr and Glenda Korporaal. The subsequent support for a Rudd comeback that is effectively being offered by Chris Mitchell and Paul Whittaker through The Australian and The Daily Telegraph is quite amazing.
Feb. 18, 2012
Lateline and Lateline Business appearances
Lateline Business came into being in 2006 and when combined with Lateline, here are links to 50 appearances or mentions over the past decade.
Feb. 29, 2012
Past comments about AWU embezzlement
In light of News Ltd pulling and apologising for Glenn's Milne's column, this package tracks what The Australian, Glenn Milne and Julia Gillard have said about the embezzlement of AWU funds by the PM's former partner Bruce Wilson.
Aug. 30, 2011
Appearances on ABC Television
Here is a list of and links to more than 100 appearances on ABC television over the years.
Jan. 27, 2011
Favorite quotes, sledges and debates from media and AGMs
Nov. 30, 2010
Let's face it, cash for preferences is rife in Australia
This is the story published on Crikey in December 2000 which triggered the Steve Price defamation action.
Aug. 8, 2011
More than 200 appearances on RRR over 22 years
This list tracks Stephen Mayne's various appearances on legendary Melbourne community radio station RRR over 22 years which now number more than 200.
Aug. 26, 2011
The Mayne Report's 2010 diary
Feb. 1, 2011
The Mayne Report's 2009 diary
Jan. 27, 2011
The Mayne Report's 2008 diary
Jun. 18, 2009
Commentary on state and federal finances
Here are links to various Stephen Mayne articles over the years about state and federal government finances.
Jan. 25, 2011
Stephen Mayne's 2010 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles. Below are the 64 articles for 2010. There was also 50 stories in 2009, 264 in 2008, 354 in 2007, 295 in 2006 and 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold.
Jan. 19, 2011
What the commentators have said on RSPT
This list is a chronological look at what the best known business commentators in Australia have been saying about the resources super profits tax.
Jun. 3, 2010
Mark Day sprays
Over the years Mark Day has handed out his fair share of sprays, and Crikey has not escaped his wrath. Here is a collection from over the years.
Oct. 11, 2010
Bruce Mathieson 3AW fight
Feb. 14, 2010
Examples of tough op-ed pieces against Kennett
Here are some of the tough anti-Kennett opinion pieces that appeared on Andrew Bolt's opinion pages in the Herald Sun during the 1990s.
Feb. 14, 2010
Stephen Mayne's past coverage of Victorian elections
Here is a compilation of material produced by Stephen Mayne during past Victorian elections.
Jun. 23, 2010
The 7pm Project
The 7pm Project has been a revelation for Network Ten over the past couple of years with its unique fusion of hard news and comedy. It rates almost 1 million viewers most nights, just outside the top ten programs.
May. 7, 2010
David Tweed
Check out all the latest news on share scoundrel David Tweed, and below is collection of articles over the years, and press releases from ASIC.
Sep. 23, 2010
Dean Paatsch vs Chris Thomas
We've just seen an entertaining public stouch between director head hunter Chris Thomas and Dean Paatsch, the man who critiques board performance and pay more heavily than anyone else in Australia. Here's how it unfolded.
Mar. 25, 2010
Transcript of 2GB interview with sacked Liberal bigot
Sacked Liberal candidate David Barker called 2GB at 10pm on Sunday, August 1, and claimed to be on an anti-pokies platform with Stephen Mayne. This is an edited version of what transpired. Also, listen to the full audio here.
Aug. 2, 2010
ABC Radio with Jon Faine
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews with Jon Faine on 774 ABC Melbourne and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Jan. 27, 2011
Appearances on 936 ABC Tasmania
Here are links to audio files of various appearances on 936 ABC Tasmania.
Jan. 27, 2011
ABC News Radio
Nov. 30, 2010
ABC Radio's PM program
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews on ABC radio's PM program and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Feb. 15, 2012
ABC's AM program
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews on ABC radio national and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Mar. 18, 2009
ABC Radio National interviews
Here is a list of links to interviews on 621 Radio National over the years.
Jan. 27, 2011
Appearances on The National Interest
Here is an archive of more than 10 appearences on The National Interest program on ABC Radio National over the past decade.
Jan. 25, 2011
4BC 1116 Brisbane with Mike Smith
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews with Mike Smith on 1116 4BC Brisbane and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Jan. 27, 2011
702 ABC Sydney
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews on 702 ABC Sydney and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Nov. 19, 2010
Audio files of 2UE interviews
Below are the links to some of the interviews we've done on Fairfax Radio's 2UE radio station in Sydney. There have been more than 20 over the years.
May. 2, 2011
Andrew Bolt transcript
Listen to this remarkable on-air fight with Andrew Bolt when I was filling in for Jon Faine on Friday, June 10, 2005.
Apr. 8, 2012
Other radio interviews
Have a listen to Stephen's various radio interviews and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Dec. 22, 2010
Cheryl's big secret
This story was sent to Crikey subscribers at about 11am on the morning on Wednesday, July 3, 2002.
Jun. 21, 2010
Transcript of Productivity Commission appearance
Here is a transcript from the lively 70 minute appearance before the Productivity Commission inquiry into executive pay at the Melbourne hearings on June 24.
Jul. 16, 2009
Columns about capital raising shaftings
This list tracks all the web accessible columns by Australia's major business commentators about the extraordinary rorting and dilution that has been going during the record breaking $100 billion capital raising binge over the past 18 months.
Apr. 12, 2010
Crikey commentary critical of Fairfax
Crikey has been highly critical of Fairfax in recent years as some of these articles demonstrate.
Jan. 25, 2011
The thoughts of chairman Ron
Out-going Fairfax Media chairman Ron Walker has had a lot to say in recent times about his position at the company and the Fairfax family. Here is a a chronological run-down.
Oct. 9, 2009
The last three chats with Virginia Trioli
After almost eight years of regular radio chats with 702 ABC Sydney morning presenter Virginia Trioli, it's over, and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Jan. 25, 2011
ABC radio's The World Today
Have a listen to Stephen's various interviews on ABC radio's The World Today program.
Feb. 8, 2012
Sky Business View Program
Some of the best of Stephen Mayne's appearances on the Sky News Business View program. Watch the videos here.
Apr. 27, 2010
Difference of Opinion
Panel discussion on the ABC's Difference of Opinion debating the topic of "Spending Surplus" with Dr John Hewson and others.
Mar. 24, 2009
Newspaper commentary on shareholder activism
Here is some newspaper commentary from over the years about the broader issue of our shareholder activism, rather than AGM-specific coverage, over the past 10 years. Why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Aug. 6, 2009
ABC The Drum
Below are some recent contributions to the ABCs The Drum.
Oct. 21, 2010
The Reader contributions
Here are links to the articles written by Stephen Mayne for The Reader magazine and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Mar. 18, 2009
NAB Courier Mail articles
These articles appeared in Brisbane's Courier Mail following the 2009 NAB AGM
Dec. 21, 2009
Don Argus letter in AFR
Aug. 6, 2009
The Eye contributions
Here are links to the articles written by Stephen Mayne for The Eye fortnightly magazine back in 1999 and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Mar. 18, 2009
Financial Times blog Alphaville
On Financial Times blog Alphaville. Why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Mar. 18, 2009
Ethical Investor contributions
Here are links to the articles written by Stephen mayne for Ethical Investor magazine and why not sign up for our video and audio podcasts to hear and see much more. Also, check out these special packages for our other regular media spots.
Mar. 18, 2009
Opinion columns for The Sunday Age
Here are links to some opinion pieces we've written for The Sunday Age.
Jun. 2, 2008
Stephen Mayne's 2009 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles. Here are links to the 50 stories he has written for Crikey in 2009. Check out the stories so far in 2010, 264 stories from 2008, the 354 from 2007, the 295 from 2006 and the 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold.
Jul. 7, 2010
Stephen Mayne's 2008 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles. Here are the 2010 articles so far and here are links to the 50 stories he has written for Crikey in 2009. Check out the the 354 from 2007, the 295 from 2006, the 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold and below are the 264 stories from 2008.
Jun. 3, 2010
Stephen Mayne's 2007 Crikey contributions
Here are Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles. Here are the 2010 articles so far and links to the 50 stories he has written for Crikey in 2009. Check out the 264 stories from 2008, the 295 from 2006, the 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold and below the 354 from 2007.
Jun. 3, 2010
Stephen Mayne's 2006 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles. Here are the 2010 articles so far and here are links to the 50 stories he has written for Crikey in 2009. Check out the 264 stories from 2008, the 354 from 2007, the the 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold and below are the 295 from 2006.
Jun. 3, 2010
Stephen Mayne's 2005 Crikey contributions
Stephen Mayne was the founder of www.crikey.com.au and still contributes occasional articles.Here are the 2010 articles so far and links to the 50 stories he has written for Crikey in 2009. Check out the 264 stories from 2008, the 354 from 2007, the 295 from 2006 and below the 257 from 2005 when Crikey was sold.
Jun. 3, 2010
Bernie Madoff Scandal
Bernard Madoff, the former NASDAQ chairman, has been charged with defrauding his clients through a massive pyramid-type investment scheme. Here are links to various interviews about the world's biggest financial scam.
Feb. 4, 2009
Mavericks
This RMIT journalist student wrote this article about maverick journalists on April 27, 2009
Timothy Wetherell, May. 8, 2009
Toll Holdings 2008 AGM media coverage
Here are links to the various media reports of the scandalous Toll Holdings AGM.
Dec. 11, 2008
Media coverage from 2008 AGM Season
The 2008 AGM season provided plenty of lively exchanges with the rich and powerful, as demonstrated by some of these newspaper articles.
Jan. 29, 2009
Media coverage on the 2008 ASX board tilt
The ASX AGM had been a belter in terms of debate and disclosure but a very disappointing election outcome. But this was also the highest ever percentage abstain vote, so clearly several major shareholders lodged a quasi protest against the board. Check out the media coverage below.
Jan. 27, 2009
Chanticleer weighs in on ASX board tilt
It has taken a while, but the mainstream press has finally cottoned onto the ASX board tilt with this brief comment piece by Chanticleer columnist Alan Jury in The AFR on Wednesday, September 3.
By Alan Jury, Sep. 3, 2008
Young CEOs story on Radio Australia
Aug. 13, 2008
Will the real Hillary stand up?
This Sandra Lee feature about mysterious Crikey political correspondent Hillary Bray appeared in The Australian on February 8, 2001.
Feb. 22, 2008
Revealed: Labor's $10m Commsec loan
The following column about political donations and Labor's big bank investments appeared in The Sunday Age and the Sydney Sun-Herald on February 10, which led to this discussion with Mike Smith on 4BC Brisbane on February 12. It was also foreshadowed on Sky Business News.
By Stephen Mayne, Feb. 13, 2008
Spread the word about dodgy donations
Here are the audio files of Stephen Mayne's radio discussions about the political donations figures for 2006-07 which were released on February 1.
Feb. 13, 2008
Radio commentary on political donations
Here are the audio files of Stephen Mayne's radio discussions about the political donations figures for 2006-07 which were released on February 1.
Feb. 5, 2008
Media coverage from 2007 AGM Season
The 2007 AGM season provided plenty of lively exchanges with the rich and powerful, as demonstrated by some of these newspaper articles.
By Stephen Mayne, Jan. 14, 2008
Media coverage of our Higgins campaign
We didn't exactly create a media firestorm around our tilt against Peter Costello in Higgins, but here is some of the coverage that was generated.
Jan. 9, 2008
Media coverage of the 2007 Murdoch tilt
The media have shown quite a bit of interest in our campaign to introduce real democracy at News Corporation.
Jan. 9, 2008
If only I'd bought yesterday
This opinion piece appeared in The Daily Telegraph on October 30, 1997 and has some interesting parallels given the latest plunge and recovery we've just seen on the Australian stock market.
By Stephen Mayne, Jan. 23, 2008
Lifehacker interviews Crikey's Stephen Mayne
Decmeber 14, 2007 This week I had the opportunity to interview independent journalist-cum-shit stirrer Stephen Mayne - the founder of Crikey, and more recently the Australian social news aggregator Kwoff and the shareholder activist and news website, The Mayne Report.
By Sarah Stokeley, Jan. 7, 2008
Centro $5 billion destruction in the global credit crunch
Centro Property Group's $5 billion one-day equity collapse was discussed by Stephen Mayne on ABC Radio.
Dec. 24, 2007
Getting stuck into James Murdoch
James Murdoch has been promoted by his father at News Corp, sparking the following three Stephen Mayne appearances on ABC Radio.
Dec. 8, 2007
Crikey profile in Online Journalism Review
This Tim Blair piece appeared in Online Journalism Review back in February 2001.
Jan. 24, 2008
NSW Opposition threatens to name MP in sex allegations
This radio appeared on Monday, 30 October 200 on PM where Stephen was mentioned
Aug. 11, 2008
Terry Laidler interview transcript Dec 99
Transcript of interview with Terry Laidler on December 2, 1999, about the Burwood by-election which I contested as an independent. While 3AW's shock jocks, Neil Mitchell and Steve Price, refused to interview Burwood's only independent candidate, 3LO's drive time host Terry Laidler, put the man at number at five on the ballot paper through his paces yesterday afternoon. It was no easy ride from Laidler who challenged a number of his policies after the official launch of his campaign on December 1.
Aug. 24, 2009
AWB's scrooge act
This article appeared in the Weekly Times on December 16, 2009.
