Harnessing the sweat of the sun

91-year-old theoretical physicist Heinrich Hora and material scientist Warren McKenzie, the co-founders of HB11 Energy, believe they can radically change the future with a high-powered laser and a few protons to create viable nuclear fusion. Now, they say, they just need a $100 million laser of their own to prove it, and the Australian government […]

Westfield heiress Betty Klimenko and her little red Corvette

Betty Klimenko has always appreciated powerful cars. A Westfield heiress and a businesswoman in her own right, Klimenko has broken down and through many barriers. For starters, she was the first woman to own an Australian V8 supercar team, but her favourite car is a sporty 1959 red Chevrolet Corvette. Betty Klimenko has just returned […]

The not-so-clever country (yet)

Australia’s well-educated population, stable political system and relatively benign regulatory environment should make it a world leader when it comes to innovation. But we consistently rank below our peers on innovation indexes. Forbes Australia looks at some of the companies bucking the trend. Why does Australia consistently rank lower than its western peers for innovation […]

20 questions with Icebergs owner: Maurice Terzini

Maurice Terzini is the owner of Sydney’s iconic restaurant, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. As the restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary, Terzini reflects on the last 20 years in 20 questions. Maurice Terzini is one of Australia’s most famous restauranteurs. In his nearly three decades in the industry, he’s owned 18 restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne […]