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Super funds delivered bumper returns in 2024, with the best of the lot a retail fund focussing on younger members. See the top 10 performers and read about what the year ahead might hold.

All eyes will be on Star Entertainment as it readies to release its quarterly cash flow after the NSW government ruled out any extra support while Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the state was considering all proposals.

Meanwhile the ASX is set to finally provide aggrieved customers and regulators with an explanation for the damaging and chaotic outage that occurred just before Christmas

Perry Williams

Business editor

The markets

Making news this morning

1

Carlton deputy refuses to back Sayers amid X-rated pic probe

Carlton’s board is consumed with the scandal surrounding its chair Luke Sayers, with speculation mounting he may be replaced.

2

Flight Centre boss slams Labor spending spree

Graham Turner says his business is suffering from excessive government spending, which is stymieing an economy still struggling to fire.

3

Qantas predicts more need for engineers as new planes take off

Qantas has opened its own training academy as it plans to hire 200 engineers a year due to new aircraft needing more maintenance because they are less durable.

Editor's picks

Less hybrid, more office time: fresh demands on workers

Bendigo Bank, AMP and Coles are among those ramping up the work from the office mandates this year.

By CLIONA O’DOWD

Hemsworth neighbours selling up $10m estate in Byron shire

Having spent over 12 years living in and developing property around Byron Bay, Tom and Emma Lane have decided to move to Sydney while their four kids finish school.

By JONATHAN CHANCELLOR

Radio maker dials up workforce to meet rising demand for Aussie made

From its base in western Sydney, Australia’s largest manufacturer of handheld radios says the Future Made in Australia initiative is crucial for sovereign capability.

Commentary

CC Capital seeks to exploit deal angles with personal touch

By JOYCE MOULLAKIS

Senior Banking Reporter

Besides lobbing a sweetened offer for Insignia Financial, private equity suitor CC Capital has another secret weapon in the bidding tussle for Insignia Financial.