Financial Review

Countries fail when they cannot manage social, political or economic change. As columnist Josh Szeps writes, it's time to fortify ourselves for the greatest upheaval since World War II. ebx.sh/dVWrRH

The retailing group controlled by billionaire businessman Solomon Lew has appointed former Just Group executive Georgia Chewing to lead a turnaround. ebx.sh/1Pp9tq

A major rethink of how Australia ensures fuel security, while also delivering it at the lowest possible price, is required. These five ideas could help us. ebx.sh/frVmaK

From drug charges to ankle bracelets, South Australia’s Liberals are reeling from scandals that have left the party’s reputation in tatters ahead of the election. ebx.sh/atibUR

If Antony Catalano had just started building his $28 million Byron Bay compound and asked for permission later, he may have saved himself a lot in legal fees. ebx.sh/CW1G4i

Four years ago, the Treasurer made a political virtue out of outspending. But now, as Phillip Coorey writes, he’s looking to make “substantial savings”. ebx.sh/jyVYii

Oliver Curtis' $6 billion start-up has powerful backers convinced it’s on track to AI factory riches. But is a man with an insider trading conviction the right guy to lead it? ebx.sh/q30xRz

Iris Capital has a remarkable knack for attracting high-rolling gamblers to its NSW hotels, increasing gambling profits and supercharging the value of the pubs. ebx.sh/uJSMH2

Mining entrepreneur Nick Wakim has seen his wealth rise to $3 billion in the past year, as he bets big on a lithium project in California. ebx.sh/c29nvg

Attacks on oil and gas facilities could escalate, meaning the fallout – and higher prices – because of the Iranian war will last for years. ebx.sh/OP8sWO

States are ganging up on Western Australia’s sweetheart GST deal, which has reaped $6000 more in GST for every resident in its first four years. ebx.sh/J40cq5

The firm wanted to prevent ‘any association with or endorsement of’ views expressed by DJ Haram at the Sydney Biennale, but remains its legal adviser. ebx.sh/yCyGOs

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi offered to help Donald Trump broker relations with allies to end the war in Iran, which she warned was a “big hit” on the economy. ebx.sh/c9KhJg

The living standards of Australians will suffer after the treasurer downgraded the nation’s productivity outlook through to the 2030s. ebx.sh/e4Fekh

The spike in Brent above $US110 a barrel has been relatively contained. But look beneath the surface and there are signs that energy markets are under massive strain. ebx.sh/I9shjV

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted fertiliser supplies at a critical time for farmers. ebx.sh/miEWOT

Here is today's David Rowe cartoon. For more cartoons: t.ly/b37rM

From US hedge funds to Regal and Perennial, Euroz Hartley’s conference on the island off Perth was in hot demand for those looking for commodities exposure. ebx.sh/pDXQme

Minns government ban on new greenfield coal mines labelled ‘disappointing’ and ‘perplexing’, but openness to extension of existing mines wins support ebx.sh/IunPqe

With quilted leather seats, ash-wood veneers and a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, Genesis’ G80 Black makes for a stylish ride. ebx.sh/DserOS