News about Kerry Packer

Bruce McWilliam has confirmed that he would leave Seven West Media

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
After a 21-year tenure, Seven West Media Commercial Director Bruce McWilliam resigned from the company.

In a polka dot frock jets out of Melbourne on a commercial flight with boyfriend Robert Bates, billionaire heiress Francesca Packer turns heads

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
Despite being unable to afford her own jet, Francesca Packer hopped on a commercial flight on Monday. In an elaborate polka dot outfit, the billionaire heiress, 28, who is known for her glamorous and upmarket fashion sense, swept down the plane's aisle. When she arrived at her seat, Francesca was compelled to hitch up her floor-length gown adorned with ruffles.

That's not like you! When she and her boyfriend Robert Bates fly into Melbourne with her boyfriend, Francesca Packer, normally goes makeup free and wears a plain T-shirt

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
On Sunday, Francesca Packer and her boyfriend Robert Bates arrived at Melbourne Airport with her boyfriend, who was spotted arriving there. In a figure-hugging black ensemble and matching loafers, the billionaire heiress, 28, who is known for her chic and upmarket fashion sense, kept things low key. With a $75,000 Chanel Tweed Quilted Mini handbag, she accessorized with chic sunglasses perched on her head, a black bracelet, and a black necklace that showcased her chic style.

Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer packs on the PDA and shares kisses with her boyfriend Robert Bates at the Australian Open Men's Finals

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
On Sunday, Francesca Packer and her partner Robert Bates were seen packing on the PDA in Melbourne. The billionaire heiress, 28, battled the heat in a plunging beige blouse paired with a blue and white patterned skirt and green heels. She stepped into the stands with her wellness companion, 43, wearing chic sunglasses and a lime clutch, and she seemed to be in good spirits as she entered the stands.

Ian Chappell, a cricket legend and commentator, buys a $2.4 million penthouse in Sydney

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
Ian Chappell and his partner Barbara Ann have bought a new penthouse on Sydney's far northern beaches for $2.4 million. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in Elanora Heights, 27 kilometers from the CBD, and has ocean views and an entertainment deck. Chappell, 80, who retired as a sports commentator last year, has slowed down after selling his sprawling waterside Bayview home for $3.55 million in June, according to T he Daily Telegraph.

As the tax return deadline approaches, Australians are warned of substantial fines

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 23, 2023
Australians have been on the clock, with just a week remaining to submit their tax returns or face being fined. Australian taxpayers have until October 31 to file their 2022/2023 tax return, or face "swift and firm action" from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and they could face one penalty unit, $313, per day that it is late.

Inside Cranbrook - one of Australia's richest schools where high society send their kids - complete with a swimming centre, gym and cafe - and you're helping pay for it

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 2, 2023
A 50-meter indoor Olympic swimming pool, a 267-seat theatre, and a full-size basketball court are among Australia's most costly private schools'. Cranbrook School, located in Bellevue Hill, Sydney's most coveted eastern suburbs, is an Anglican private school with both senior and junior campuses. The academy, which will welcome female students from 2026, is just a stones throw from the picturesque Sydney Harbour and just 4 kilometers from the CBD. Cranbrook's annual charges have increased to $75,489 for a boarder and $39,894 for a day boy.

During a shopping trip in Sydney, Tziporah Malkah appears unrecognizable as she steps out in baggy clothing

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2023
As she stepped out in Sydney this week, Tziporah Malkah appeared almost unrecognizable. Kate Fischer, the former model who appeared in Kate Fischer in the 1990s, dressed down in a casual ensemble as she did a spot of shopping in the eastern suburbs. For her outing, the 49-year-old girl went for a baggy blue dress shirt, paired with a similarly loose pair of trousers.

Kerry Packer's secret diet: Chef to the stars reveals late media tycoon's eating habits and if that 'Fanta rumour' is true

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
Kerry Packer's day on a plate was unveiled by his long-time personal chef, who was tycoon Kerry Packer's day on a plate. On Tuesday, Culinary expert Ryan spoke with Nova's Ricki Lee, Tim & Joel, who said the late billionaire had a diversified palate and would try almost everything. "We've hopped on the Bellagio jet flying to Las Vegas, and I asked him what he wanted and he says, "The most expensive thing on here," Ryan said.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Damien Aspinall's bank gains ownership of his family's casino empire, he claims his losses

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2023
RICHARD EDEN: His father, a close friend of Lord Lucan before his disappearance in 1974, but Damian Aspinall's own chance seems to have run out. Aspinall has lost his interest in the family casino business he revived two decades ago, as I can reveal. After failing to pay a £6 million mortgage, investment bank Investec is reported to have taken over Aspinall's 35% interest in Aspers. One of his friends tells me, 'It's the end of an age.' "It's not clear why he didn't pay the mortgage." At one time, his interest in Aspers was worth about £50 million.' Aspinall, 63, was expected to earn a fortune of around £200 million.

When ABC resurrecting the iconic talk show's programs, Michael Parkinson's interviews were deemed offensive

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2023
When the ABC revived classic Parkinson programs to celebrate its 90th anniversary of broadcasting, it warned that some of what the legendary talk show discussed with his guests more than 40 years ago was no longer relevant. Sixteen of the 28 episodes of Parkinson In Australia, which aired between 1979 and 1982, were released on ABC's iView website: 'The following shows behaviour that is not consistent with current legislation and may offend some viewers.' Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, late media mogul Kerry Packer, and actor Paul Hogan appeared instalments to get the warning treatment. Parkinson interviewing Ita Buttrose, one of the allegedly offensive episodes, was all rated PG. Parkinson, 88, is photographed with his widow Mary.

House of Lords 2023: From a moody and modern farmhouse to a three-story masterpiece that makes concrete appear cosy, we have a look at some of Australia's most stunning houses

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 13, 2023
At the 2023 Houses Awards, some of Australia's finest homes were chosen. The coveted annual awards honor the best in design and architecture from around the country. A restored historic townhouse with enviable views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to a three-story shiplap masterpiece that somehow makes concrete seem cosy (inset). A hilltop farmhouse with a dark and moody palette of black timer and stone took out the night's top award (left), although a city breeze block pad with indoor-outdoor spaces as well as a palatial 1970s apartment with a striking polished aluminium ceiling won the grand prize (right).

For Australians, there are things to report on tax 2023

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 14, 2023
Allan Mason (left) formerly worked with Mr Parker's Consolidated Press Holdings company as a partner. Encore Accounting's founder and author of "tax mysteries of the wealthy" told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that he is on a trip to bust myths of taxation and educate Aussies on tax options that would maintain their hard earned money in their pockets.

In a recent film, Ian Chappell shams bitter competitor Sir Ian Botham as a "bully and a coward."

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 25, 2023
In a documentary film chronicling Sir Ian Botham's tumultuous rivalry with the English cricket legend, who referred to him as "sad and lonely." The pair sat down in front of cameras for Channel Nine's documentary The Longest Feud, which delves into one of cricket's ugliest personal feuds. On Tuesday night, comedy production-makers Jam TV, who have previously worked with the Affaire and the AFLW, will air on Nine throughout Australia.

Greg Norman, the LIV's chairman, says it's clear that golf is a power for good.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 23, 2023
What if Greg Norman is actually telling the truth? What if he is really the Kerry Packer of golf? Norman: Every day, he sits on my right shoulder.' Every day, believe me. 'You're doing a good blood job,' says the boy.'

The iconic $100 million luxury yacht Arctic P by Kerry Packer is now available for public hire

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 22, 2023
For this Australian summer, Kerry Packer's refurbished $100 million icebreaker yacht, the Arctic P (main) will be hired out to the ultra wealthy. Packer (inset), Australia's richest man at the time of his death in 2005, built the specialised German-built yacht in 1969 and gave it to his son, James. However, Packer's daughter Gretel bought it from James in 2017 after the billionaire decided he wanted to upgrade to a $200 million superyacht.

PAUL NEWMAN: The Ashes team has been selected by Bazball and they have confirmed they are SPOOKED by Bazball

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 19, 2023
PAUL NEWMAN — THE WORLD OF CRICKET. How else to interpret Australia's strange decision to name their squad for the World Test Championship final and only the first two Ashes Tests? It's not really a vote of confidence, but more the act of a bewildered selection committee that has been spooked by 'Bazball.' And it is certainly not a vote of confidence in David Warner, who appears to have only the showpiece final against India at the Oval in June, a week before the Ashes begins to save his Test career. That's more of a slap in the face for a controversial yet also important player.

According to recent Indian Premier League agreements, cricket players could be unable to play for Australia

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 11, 2023
As a result of agreements that cover tournaments in multiple countries, many of Australia's top cricketers, including Test captain Pat Cummins and Steve Smith, will shortly have to request permission from their Indian Premier League (IPL) clubs to play for their country.

Gretel Packer is spending $9 million on a Sydney Art Deco home

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 24, 2023
Billionaire Gretel Packer has invested over $9 million on a magnificent penthouse in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, which was built in 2017 and topped the Art Deco-inspired Macleay Regis building in trendy Potts Point, has spectacular harbour views and adjoins the sprawling pad Packer, 57, which was purchased in 2017 for $8.75 million. According to the Wentworth Courier, Kerry Packer's philanthropist daughter now wants to build a mega-penthouse from the two flats. The 35 square feet apartment Packer bought five years ago has three bedrooms and three bedrooms. This week, the packer signed the contract on her new home.

The Packer mansion refining by James Symond blows the budget by more than $100,000

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2023
With his restoration of a mansion once owned by the Packer family (pictured above), former Australian Home Loans CEO James Symond (pictured inset) has reportedly fallen into a $10 million cost blowout. Underground parking, an internal lift, a 'treatment room,' a 'bulter's kitchen,', a pool, and spa are among the proposals for the luxury two-story house (artist's perspective) to replace the dilapidated main residence. Mr Symonds sold the house for $13 million in 2020, just 20 years after it was out of Kerry Packer's hands when it was sold for 2.66 million in 2001.

'Uncle Doug' Mulray, a Triple M radio presenter, is admitted to a Sydney hospital

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 17, 2022
Doug Mulray, a veteran radio actor, has been admitted to a Sydney hospital. The condition of the 71-year-old Triple M host is unknown, but it is believed that the beloved funnyman is facing a health crisis. Mulray's hospital stay on Saturday, according to the Adelaide Advertiser, who raised questions that the radio legend is suffering from a persistent illness.

At a Melissa Caddick auction on jewelry owned by fraudster Francesca Packer sells for $73,000

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2022
Ms Packer (left) paid $73,000 for the bejewelled items, which were listed as Lot 136 (top right), when they were auctioned off this week. The sum is much less than the $118,700 originally quoted by Caddick (bottom right) for the jewellery made by her favorite jeweller Stefano Canturi. The collection includes a 12.43 carat necklace interwoven with square and rectangular links and adorned with diamonds. A clasp set with ruby, detachable bracelet, and six detachable charms were included in the collection, including peals, rubies, moonstones, and diamonds.

With multi-millionaire Robert Bates, billionaire Francesca Packer's debut romance is a hit

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2022
Francesca Packer seems to have a new boyfriend. On Saturday, the billionaire heiress almost confirmed her love with 40-something AFR Young Rich Lister Robert Bates, as the pair kissed and cuddled during a cruise around Sydney Harbour. While sipping champagne and enjoying time with family, Francesca and Robert were seen cosying up on the back deck of the luxurious yacht.

Francesca Packer, a billionaire, drives around in a swanky pink Range Rover Vogue

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 1, 2022
This month, she held a pink Barbiecore birthday bash. And now Francesca Packer has a Barbie-themed car. On Thursday, the billionaire heiress was seen running errands in her brand new pink Range Rover Vogue, worth approximately $200,000.