Showbiz winners: now you see 'em, now...

Article Abstract:

Earnings for Australia's wealthiest entertainers fell overall despite a rise in the top 50 list benchmark for 1997. The baseline increased from $850,000 in 1996 to $1 million in 1997, with the highest slot taken by Mel Gibson at $61 million. Average income, however, dropped to $3.7 million, down from 1996's $4.1 million. Half of those listed in 1996 did not make 1997's list.

Compensation and benefits, Cover Story, Entertainers, Gibson, Mel

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One.Tel's big ideas brought it down

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the causes of the failure of the telephone company One.Tel are discussed. Flaws in company strategy are highlighted and the role of major shareholders James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch in revealing financial problems is raised.

Finance, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Column, Deregulation, One.Tel

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A little pay-TV mogul with big ideas

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the personality, lifestyle and business acumen of the radio and television broadcasting services provider Mike Boulos. His investments into pay-television and foreign motion pictures are discussed.

Economic aspects, Behavior, Broadcasting industry, Businessmen, Boulos, Mike

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