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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Blast from the past: Controversial Aussie figure's jailhouse painting resurfaces at auction and goes for a tidy sum
An artwork painted by national hero turned disgraced tycoon Alan Bond while in jail for fraud has sold for $2196 at a recent auction, well over its estimated value. Remembered alternatively as the man who bankrolled Australia's unlikely victory in the 1983 America's Cup, and as the man who oversaw one of the biggest corporate collapses in Australian history, Alan Bond lived an unusual life. His mixed legacy resurfaced at Gibson's Australian, Maritime and Exploration auction on Monday where his jailhouse painting went under the hammer. The closing price included a 22 per cent buyer's premium but exceeded its estimated value of $100 to $300 by an order of magnitude. The crude painting was dubbed 'Australia II' after its subject - the yacht whose victory robbed the New York Yacht Club of its unbroken 132-year winning streak. It was after that victory that Mr Hawke, then prime minister, famously said: 'Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum.' Bond painted the work in 1999, two years into his four year jail stint for siphoning $1.2billion from the publicly listed Bell Resources to shore up the ailing Bond Corporation. According to the Australian Financial Review, the work came to the auction courtesy of Bond's former lawyer Julian Burnside KC and his wife Kate Durham. Ms Durham told the paper the painting had been hung in Mr Burnside's Melbourne chambers. 'It was a gift,' she said, adding Mr Burnside considered the late businessman to have been both 'good company and yet curiously over-optimistic'. 'To Julian with special thanks' is written on the back on the painting. The one-time billionaire occupies a unique place in Australian history. By the time of his death in 2015 following complications from heart surgery in a Perth hospital, Bond had made, lost and remade his fortune several times over. He rose to prominence at the helm of Bond Corporation which began in property development before expanding into brewing, television and gold mining. In 1987, he founded Australia's first private university, Bond University, which still exists to this day. The tide of public opinion first turned against him in the early 1990s when he was declared bankrupt after failing to repay a $194million loan for a nickel mining project. He was jailed the same year with reported debts exceeding $1.8billion. Bond was released that same year following a successful retrial and, three years later, his family bought him out of bankruptcy. In 1996, however, he found himself again behind bars for the secret, sweetheart sale of Manet's masterpiece from Bond Corporation to a private family-owned vehicle. It was his illegal siphoning of cash from Bell Resources and subsequent jail sentence in 1997, however, that ultimately precipitated the collapse of Bond Corporation. That same year, he was stripped of his Officer of the Order of Australia title, awarded for his role in the America's Cup victory. In 2000, he was released from Karnet Prison Farm, a minimum-security facility in the Keysbrook State Forest in WA, four years into a seven year sentence. Following his release, Bond managed to rebuild his wealth through a series of mining investments, predominantly in Africa. Inside of a decade, he would be readmitted to the Business Review Weekly's 'Rich 200 List' with an estimated wealth of $265m. His death in 2015 following complications arising from open heart surgery in a Perth Hospital, prompted an outpouring of mixed tributes from friends, enemies and loved ones. Hawke told reporters at the time it was 'impossible to overstate how much (Bond) lifted the spirits of Australia' following the America's Cup victory. 'The spirits of Australia were low in the early 1980s,' Hawke said. 'We had gone through bad economic times. The country was badly divided. But we united around this marvellous historic victory.' Hawke acknowledged Bond was a dodgy businessman whose dealings hurt many investors but said: 'On balance, he'll always rank remarkably high for the contribution he made to Australia.' Journalist and former host of ABC's Media Watch, who spent a significant portion of his career chronicling Bond's rise and fall said: 'He made life interesting, that's for sure'. 'If Bond comes back in another life, my hope would be that he has a little more regard for the truth and that he takes as much care with other people's money as he always did with his own,' Barry said at the time.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
JPSC admit card 2025 for Forest Range Officer released at jpsc.gov.in: Direct link
JPSC Forest Range Officer admit card 2025 released at for Advt No 04/2024 JPSC FRO Prelims Admit Card 2025: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the admit card for the Forest Range Officer Preliminary Examination 2025. The admit card is available for download on the official website — — for candidates who have applied under Advertisement No. 04/2024. Eligible candidates are required to log in to their One Time Registration (OTR) profile on the JPSC portal to access and download the hall ticket. The Preliminary Examination for Forest Range Officer recruitment is scheduled to be held on June 29, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 170 vacancies for the post of Forest Range Officer (FRO). Important instructions for downloading the admit card Candidates must ensure they download their admit card well in advance of the examination day. The hall ticket is a mandatory document for entry into the examination centre. Alongside the admit card, candidates must carry a valid photo identification document such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Voter ID. All applicants are advised to carefully verify the details mentioned on the admit card, including their name, roll number, exam venue, date, and reporting time. In case of any discrepancies, they must immediately contact the JPSC authorities for correction. How to download the JPSC Forest Range Officer admit card 2025 To access the admit card online, candidates can follow the steps below: Step 1: Visit the official JPSC website — Step 2: Log in to your OTR (One Time Registration) profile using your registration credentials. Step 3: Navigate to the "Admit Card" section on the dashboard. Step 4: Click on the link titled "JPSC Forest Range Officer Prelims Admit Card 2025". Step 5: Download the admit card and take a printout for future use. Direct link to download JPSC Forest Range Officer Prelims admit card 2025 via OTR login Exam details and selection process The Forest Range Officer recruitment process consists of multiple stages. These include a Preliminary Examination (objective type – 150 marks), followed by a Mains Examination (descriptive type – 500 marks), an Interview (50 marks), a Physical Test, and a Medical Examination. Only candidates who qualify in each stage will proceed to the next phase. Exam day guidelines for candidates Candidates must report to their respective exam centres at least one hour before the scheduled time. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and digital calculators are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. It is imperative that candidates adhere to all guidelines issued by JPSC to avoid disqualification. For continuous updates and notices, candidates are encouraged to regularly visit the official JPSC website. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Hamilton Spectator
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief
A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called. Yukon Liberals will pick the party's next leader at a convention in Whitehorse to replaced outgoing premier Ranj Pillai, who announced in May that he would be stepping aside once a successor is chosen. An election must be held on or before Nov. 3 in the territory that has been governed by the Liberals since 2016. The leadership race pits party insider and longtime local businessman Mike Pemberton against Doris Bill, the former chief of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation. Pemberton is chair of the Yukon branch of the federal Liberals and was vice-president of the territorial party before stepping aside to run for party leader. He said in an interview that one of the biggest issues he's hearing from Yukon residents is the high cost of living, made worse by the ongoing tariff fight with the United States. 'The cost of living in the North typically is higher because of transportation and not having enough because of our grow season. We don't have the food security that maybe our counterparts in the South have.' He said one of the ways to address that would be to adjust the northern living allowance, a federal tax credit provided to those living in remote locations in Canada. The allowance hasn't been adjusted for 'quite a while,' he said, noting that it also has never been tied to the consumer price index. 'So, this would be one of the easiest ways to offset the higher cost of living in the North. And I'm not talking about just Yukon, because the North is vast.' Bill was chief for the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Yukon's largest First Nation, for three terms from 2014 to 2023 after spending three decades as a journalist for CBC. She was born in Whitehorse and grew up in permanent government care in Inuvik. If she is selected as leader, Bill would become both Yukon's first Indigenous premier and the first to be born in the territory. She said she doesn't think about glass ceilings much. 'When I was first elected chief of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, a number of young Indigenous women reached out to me. So, I know what this means, and I've heard from them over the course of this campaign, people who are incredibly proud that I've even put my name forward,' she said. 'Because you don't see a lot of Indigenous people putting their name forward to run for — especially the head of a mainstream government.' Since her term ended as chief, Bill has served as vice-chair to the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children Project and chair of the Yukon Housing Corporation board. She said crime and gang violence is a big concern in the territory. As chief, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation implemented a Community Safety Officer program that was effective in decreasing calls to police and has been used elsewhere in the territory, she said. 'I think that there are things that can be done to augment the program. For instance, we need to focus on training, we need to focus on capacity. These programs also need implementation dollars,' she said. Pillai was acclaimed as premier when he took the job in 2023, and Pemberton said having a contest for leadership is better for the party. 'Running in a leadership race is a win-win for everybody, for the candidates that are running, for the party, and for the public to see who is going to be the next leader and then the premier,' he said. A statement from the Liberal party says more than 1,000 people are eligible to vote at the convention. Eligible voters will be using a ranked preferential ballot and the candidate who receives 50 per cent plus one of the total number of votes will be declared the winner. Both the opposition Yukon Party and NDP have started rolling out candidates in advance of the territorial election called. Pemberton said he would likely call the election before the November deadline if he becomes premier. Bill said there are things that can be accomplished in the next few months. 'I'd like to see what Prime Minister (Mark) Carney is going to do in terms of the housing initiatives, and those are things we can tap into,' she said. 'So, there are some things that we can work on in that small period of time. I wish it was a bit longer, but like I said, it is what it is, and we will move forward.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025 Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
18-06-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief
A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called. Yukon Liberals will pick the party's next leader at a convention in Whitehorse to replaced outgoing premier Ranj Pillai, who announced in May that he would be stepping aside once a successor is chosen. An election must be held on or before Nov. 3 in the territory that has been governed by the Liberals since 2016. The leadership race pits party insider and longtime local businessman Mike Pemberton against Doris Bill, the former chief of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation. Pemberton is chair of the Yukon branch of the federal Liberals and was vice-president of the territorial party before stepping aside to run for party leader. He said in an interview that one of the biggest issues he's hearing from Yukon residents is the high cost of living, made worse by the ongoing tariff fight with the United States. 'The cost of living in the North typically is higher because of transportation and not having enough because of our grow season. We don't have the food security that maybe our counterparts in the South have.' He said one of the ways to address that would be to adjust the northern living allowance, a federal tax credit provided to those living in remote locations in Canada. The allowance hasn't been adjusted for 'quite a while,' he said, noting that it also has never been tied to the consumer price index. 'So, this would be one of the easiest ways to offset the higher cost of living in the North. And I'm not talking about just Yukon, because the North is vast.' Bill was chief for the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Yukon's largest First Nation, for three terms from 2014 to 2023 after spending three decades as a journalist for CBC. She was born in Whitehorse and grew up in permanent government care in Inuvik. If she is selected as leader, Bill would become both Yukon's first Indigenous premier and the first to be born in the territory. She said she doesn't think about glass ceilings much. 'When I was first elected chief of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, a number of young Indigenous women reached out to me. So, I know what this means, and I've heard from them over the course of this campaign, people who are incredibly proud that I've even put my name forward,' she said. 'Because you don't see a lot of Indigenous people putting their name forward to run for — especially the head of a mainstream government.' Since her term ended as chief, Bill has served as vice-chair to the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children Project and chair of the Yukon Housing Corporation board. She said crime and gang violence is a big concern in the territory. As chief, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation implemented a Community Safety Officer program that was effective in decreasing calls to police and has been used elsewhere in the territory, she said. 'I think that there are things that can be done to augment the program. For instance, we need to focus on training, we need to focus on capacity. These programs also need implementation dollars,' she said. Pillai was acclaimed as premier when he took the job in 2023, and Pemberton said having a contest for leadership is better for the party. 'Running in a leadership race is a win-win for everybody, for the candidates that are running, for the party, and for the public to see who is going to be the next leader and then the premier,' he said. A statement from the Liberal party says more than 1,000 people are eligible to vote at the convention. Eligible voters will be using a ranked preferential ballot and the candidate who receives 50 per cent plus one of the total number of votes will be declared the winner. Both the opposition Yukon Party and NDP have started rolling out candidates in advance of the territorial election called. Pemberton said he would likely call the election before the November deadline if he becomes premier. Bill said there are things that can be accomplished in the next few months. 'I'd like to see what Prime Minister (Mark) Carney is going to do in terms of the housing initiatives, and those are things we can tap into,' she said. 'So, there are some things that we can work on in that small period of time. I wish it was a bit longer, but like I said, it is what it is, and we will move forward.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025
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Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
IBPS revised Exam Calendar 2025 for PO, Clerk, SO, RRB; Check new dates
IBPS Exam Calendar 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released an updated exam calendar for its 2025 recruitment cycle, covering key posts like PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB. Aspirants aiming for banking jobs can now view the revised schedule on the official website — According to the updated exam calendar, the IBPS PO preliminary exams are scheduled for August 17, 23, and 24, while the mains will be held on October 12. IBPS RRB PO exams 2025-26: Tentative schedule As per the new schedule, the IBPS RRB PO preliminary exams are set for November 22 and 23, 2025. The RRB Clerk prelims will be conducted on December 6, 7, 13, and 14. The mains and single-stage exam for RRB PO will take place on December 28, 2025, while the RRB Clerk mains is scheduled for February 1, 2026. In another major update, the IBPS PO preliminary exams are scheduled for August 17, 23, and 24, 2025, with the mains to follow on October 12. The IBPS Specialist Officer (SPL) prelims will be held on August 30, while the mains are set for November 9. Meanwhile, the Clerk (CSA) prelims are slated for October 4, 5, and 11, with the mains exam scheduled for November 29, 2025. How to download the IBPS revised calendar 2025? Candidates are encouraged to take note of the revised dates and begin their preparation in line with the updated schedule. They are advised to visit the official website, for the detailed notifications for these examinations. It is also important to keep in mind that the schedule is 'tentative' and subject to change. IBPS has stated that it holds the right to modify exam dates or the selection process if required, owing to administrative reasons, legal directions, government guidelines, or other circumstances. IBPS exams 2025-26: Online registration IBPS will conduct the application process online, with a single registration covering both the preliminary and mains exams, wherever applicable. The candidates need to upload the following documents during their online application submission: Photograph– 20 kb to 50 kb and in .jpeg file Signature– 10 kb to 20 kb and in .jpeg file Thumb impression– 20 kb to 50 kb and in .jpeg file Scanned copy of handwritten declaration as per the format, which will be available in the respective notifications – 50 kb to 100 kb and in .jpeg file During the application process, candidates will need to capture and upload a live photograph as part of the submission requirements.
