Running for The Big Australian
BHP tilt aims to protest Rio Tinto bid and move Don Argus on.
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 27, 2008
Pleading with the AWB dissidents
My final spray at the AWB dissidents at yesterdays EGM in Melbourne.
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 22, 2008
The best shareholder showbags
Alice Mayne tells the chairmen what she wants this season.
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 6, 2008
Vale Channel Nine's Sunday program
What a pisser: stitching up the notorious Col Allan
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 29, 2008
Macquarie Model a dead parrot
Millionaires Factory in denial over huge infrastructure fund discounts
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 24, 2008
Hooray for the Oxiana payout revolt
Chairman Cusack ducks and weaves on outrageous Hegarty farewell
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 21, 2008
Time to get Glenn Milne off the ABC
The poison dwarf is a disgrace who should be shunned by one and all
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 15, 2008
Time for heads to roll at GPT
Chairman Peter Joseph, longest serving director Elizabeth Nosworthy and CEO Nic Lyons must go.
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 10, 2008
Pathetic responses from AWB recalcitrants
Weasel words answers from AWB directors after Erik Mather question
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 25, 2008
Opening AWB EGM spray
Hitting the recalcitrants over conflicts and governance.
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 22, 2008
Bob Iffla’s illogical AWB rave
If this bloke is the future, AWB is in big trouble
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 22, 2008
When Barrie became Kerry
Kevin Rudd tells by-election cost porkies and can't even get names right
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 7, 2008
Hair-brained ravings of a Cold War warrior
Jock Munro demonstrates the empty suits opposing AWB reform.
Stephen Mayne, Aug. 22, 2008
Commentary about Babcock & Brown on Sky Business View
Sky Business View - June 21, 2008
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 25, 2008
Owen Hegarty’s outrageous payout
Launching the campaign to vote down $10.7m golden goodbye.
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 20, 2008
Andrew Michelmore’s overblown claim
“2 + 2 = 5” should perhaps have been 2 + 2 = 3
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 17, 2008
AGM video on Nick Moore’s banking magazine
Macquarie Group CEO could be lauded by own magazine if re-elected
Stephen Mayne, Jul. 25, 2008
Game over at Babcock & Brown
Goodbye Rich List, hello $50 billion bank workout.
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 12, 2008
The X-rated Austar AGM
Ripping into Rudd’s mate Wayne Goss over TV lobbying.
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 11, 2008
Meet the father of industry funds
Some pearls of wisdom from IFM boss Gary Weaven.
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 10, 2008
Bondy’s Babcock board banker
Credit Suisse chair Joe Raby cops it for banking Bondy
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 3, 2008
Phil Green's Babcock mea culpa
Compare and contrast Babcock and Macquarie on their broken models
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 3, 2008
The Mayne Report Rich List
Australia's most comprehensive record of people who are worth more than $10 million.
Stephen Mayne, May. 28, 2008
Alan Everywhere's budget gushing
Business guru Alan Kohler was way too soft on Wayne Swan's first budget.
Stephen Mayne, May. 22, 2008
Skinny guy, fat documents
Size does matter when it comes to takeover documents.
Stephen Mayne, May. 20, 2008
At budget lock-up for Crikey
Wayne Swan needs to relax his excessive budget lock-up security.
Stephen Mayne, May. 14, 2008
The AFR's dubious ASX joint venture
The AFR should be fighting ASX conflicts, not doing deals at casinos.
Stephen Mayne, May. 9, 2008
The ever-shrinking ASX on Collins St
Our conflicted monopoly stock exchange is treating Melbourne with contempt.
Stephen Mayne, May. 9, 2008
Australia is selling the farm to China
Why is there no-one else speaking out on Chinese government takeovers?
Stephen Mayne, May. 6, 2008
Election for the Alumina board
Although flogged by the proxy vote, I managed nearly 75% support from the floor winning the debate.
Stephen Mayne, May. 1, 2008
Time for ANZ to write out a cheque
Why did ANZ treat Chimaera Capital so differently from Opes Prime.
Stephen Mayne, May. 2, 2008
The Collins Street AGM that wasn't
Meet the Iress success story which the ASX wants to own
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 30, 2008
Interview with Dean Paatsch
Meet the biggest king maker in Australian corporate governance.
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 29, 2008
Campaign to have Owen Hegarty, the CEO of the new merged company.
Even footy legend Ronald Dale Barassi supports our Owen Hegarty campaign.
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 17, 2008
Opes chairman's corruption hypocrisy
Peter Gillooly should butt out of the pokies debate and worry about Opes.
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 14, 2008
Diverse offers from Tabcorp and Futuris
Today's mailbag included a pathetic Slater & Gordon offer, Tabcorp shareholder card and a funny Futuris offer.
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 10, 2008
The media tart and the mailbag
Wind storms took the power out but we boxed on.
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 3, 2008
Inside the MFS fiasco
The MFS cowboys copped a thoroughly deserved shellacking at today's EGM.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 28, 2008
Some gems amidst 30 pieces of mail
Kerry Stokes, Credit Corp, Computershare, Duet and the most glamorous director.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 26, 2008
Monitoring the mailbag
An interesting catch including Rio, Macquarie, MYOB and Babcock.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 27, 2008
We crown Sir Rod Eddington
The champion of directorship, Sir Rod is spread far too thin.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 21, 2008
Revealed: the Sackable Seven
I name the seven non-executive directors most deserving the flick.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 17, 2008
Game on for WA News board tilt
I've decided to run to expose the "no vacancy rort" once and for all.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 7, 2008
City Pacific lashes and crashes
Bad things happen to companies that sue for defamation.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 4, 2008
Will Eddy and the board recover?
Commenting on the slaughtering of ABC Learning stocks.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 28, 2008
Pulping cash at Timbercorp
When shares plunge the AGM debate just gets better.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 22, 2008
Meet Murdoch whistleblower Bruce Dover
I interview Rupert's former China man in a noisy ABC foyer.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 19, 2008
A much-deserved shellacking for Macquarie
Macquarie Fortress destroys 95% in 7 months.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 14, 2008
AWB loss is really a win
With a clear majority and board control, AWB reform will happen.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 12, 2008
Banging the drum on Today Tonight
Some of these grabs are almost sounding xenophobic.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 19, 2008
A chat with Andrew Peacock
Catching up with the Kooyong Colt after the MFS EGM.
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 28, 2008
Time for Rio snobs to engage
With only 3 Australians out of 15 on Rio Tinto board, I've decided to run.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 8, 2008
Why farmers must quit AWB board
The AWB board is right to change its constitution but will probably get rolled.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 6, 2008
Skilled Engineering shafts small investors
My Skilled beef didn't extend to donning a balaclava Craig Johnston-style.
Stephen Mayne, Jan. 31, 2008
My crazy brave share buying spree
The market is plunging, and I'm dropping plenty ploughing in.
Stephen Mayne, Jan. 17, 2008
Business View and Fin Review stock tips
Helen and the hacks chat about AFR stock tipping.
Stephen Mayne, Jan. 15, 2008
Forget Twiggy, Gina is number one
It's getting close at the top of the rich list, but I've given it to a "sheila".
Stephen Mayne, Jan. 14, 2008
The AFR gets into stock tipping
I take my hat off to four journalists who move markets.
Stephen Mayne, Jan. 8, 2008
Merry Christmas to all shareholders and Mayne Report subscribers
A fun take on some of the Mayne Reports produced this year.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 21, 2007
Why Brian Healey should quit everything
Brian, you can't smoke 5 billion and stay on boards.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 21, 2007
I visit Centro HQ and get kicked out
Time for the Centro board to quit.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 20, 2007
Responding to Costello's debt challenge
I lay out why Australia's debt addiction is a problem for all of us.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 19, 2007
Peter Costello claims victory
I couldn't make it, but we had a bit of fun with Cossie anyway.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 14, 2007
Christmas card from Kerr Neilson
Why I love the billionaire who made me $15 000 this year.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 11, 2007
More companies treat small shareholders badly
Gunns are well-known cowboys but other companies aren't treating us little guys well.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 3, 2007
Catching up with old friends at the Walkleys
I am ready for round 2 with Glenn Milne, but he didn't show up.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 3, 2007
Symbion wins the gold for shareholder showbags
Symbion Health is under siege from Primary Heathcare, so small shareholders were deluged with free drugs.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 3, 2007
Kohler's strip is only a tease
Alan Kohler leaves his hat on when it comes to disclosing his shareholdings.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 27, 2007
Why I am happy with 2% against Costello
The election is over and I am delighted with the vote but now it is back to shareholder activism.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 26, 2007
Casino jousting with Jamie Packer
I lament the Packer family's media withdrawal and casino push.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 23, 2007
Government debt is very real
Howard and Costello consistently deny the truth about the $50 billion government debt.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 21, 2007
Will Gunns go off like ERA?
The 2007 Gunns AGM will be explosive, but nothing compares with ERA in 1998.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 20, 2007
Unveiling Costello tilt from Rudd's NYC strip club
I announce I am running as an independent in the federal election, against treasurer Peter Costello, in the seat of Higgins.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 19, 2007
Trying to suppress a sneeze on Sky News
The twitch gets out of control on Melbourne Cup Day.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 20, 2007
Soliciting for signatures
I discover how hard participating in democracy can be
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 20, 2007
Panicking Costello dodges our camera
Who'd have thought Costello would attend the Higgins ballot draw.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 19, 2007
Stephen vs Rupert
I go head to head with Rupert Murdoch at the News Corp shareholders' meeting in Adelaide.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 19, 2007
We kidnap giant killer Nick Xenophon
Nick Xenophon will win a senate seat at this election and he explains how from the back seat of our car.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 19, 2007
ISS backs our News Corp campaign
Rupert now faces a big shareholder revolt.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 5, 2007
Murdoch sorry video
I gleam an apology from the world's most powerful media mogul.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 14, 2007
It's Time! Charles Goode
I offer a $10,000 incentive for Charles Goode to leave the ANZ chairmanship.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 30, 2007
Rio Tinto's $50 Billion Alcan buy
Shareholders of Rio Tinto should vote NO to this purchase.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 24, 2007
Fairfax's frivolous Fridays
We explain why Ron Walker loves Friday AGM's.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 6, 2007
We’re removed from the HWT premises
Murdoch plays hardball with staff and critics. I call for open debate.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 23, 2007
Rupert vs the Millionaire's Factory
Macquarie battles News Corp in the defamation fight of the decade.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 26, 2007
Dick Pratt's dirty deed
I go to the All Nations pub where the dirt cheap deed was done.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 9, 2007
Offering media experience to The West
I announce my candidacy for directorship of The West and seek Kerry Stokes’ help.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 23, 2007
GPG takes it to AV Jennings
New Zealand and Singapore shareholders clash over an Australian icon.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 23, 2007
Meet crazy Jack Tilburn
Australia's two best known shareholder activists, froth at the mouth about font.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 5, 2007
The TWU as shareholder activist
Australia's TWU attempts to bring good corporate governance to QANTAS.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 24, 2007
Hammering the Perpetual tree slaughterers
I lead the campaign to pressure the major shareholder in Gunns to clean up its governance.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 1, 2007
The Green brothers - Max and Phil
I chart the story of murdered defrauder Max Green and his brother Phil Green.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 23, 2007
Bye bye to Southern Cross Broadcasting
Fairfax and Macquarie take over Southern Cross Broadcasting.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 10, 2007
Telstra fails communication test
Chairman withholds pay details and seeks pay rise.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 6, 2007
Stephen Mayne's commentary on Richard Pratt on Sky Business View
Sky Business View - June 21, 2008
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 25, 2008
Cardboard box billionaire faces up to four years' jail
Channel 7 Today Tonight - June 20, 2008
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 24, 2008
Babcock & Brown take centre stage again
ABC Lateline Business - June 18, 2008
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 19, 2008
Heavy combat with Elizabeth Nosworthy over her independence
Is Babcock lead independent director Elizabeth Nosworthy really independent and capable of dealing with crisis?
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 13, 2008
ABC live and unpredictable Q & A part 1
Has sexism is more acceptable than racism in US presidential election?
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 6, 2008
ABC live and unpredictable Q & A part 2
Any of us here are likely to live to see a black president?
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 6, 2008
ABC live and unpredictable Q & A part 3
What is Kevin Rudd's education revolution going to do with free tertiary education?
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 6, 2008
ABC live and unpredictable Q & A part 4
How can Australia deny the women in other countries the same options and information we give our women in Australia about abortion?
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 6, 2008
ABC live and unpredictable Q & A part 5
How can the politicians set a better example for our young students?
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 6, 2008
ABC live and unpredictable Q & A part 6
Question from the audience about our government's biofuel policy.
Stephen Mayne, Jun. 6, 2008
Panel discusses the concern of Chinese Government investment in Australia
Sky Business View on May 3, 2008.
Stephen Mayne, May. 6, 2008
Meet Ian Matheson
This is the man who fought Rupert's super-voting shares and Solly Lew's Coles Myer shenanigans
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 29, 2008
Meet governance heavy Erik Mather
This is the man who recently lifted the skirt on dodgy director share dealings
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 29, 2008
SBS World News Australia - April 2, 2008
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 3, 2008
Sky News Business- April 2, 2008
Stephen Mayne, Apr. 3, 2008
What are the odds of another RBA rise?
Sky News Business- 29 March 2008
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 31, 2008
Is there more market pain on the horizon?
Sky News Business- 29 March 2008
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 31, 2008
Panel analyses OPES stockbroking collapse
Sky News Business - 29 March 2008
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 31, 2008
Panel analyses China resources connection
Sky News Business- 29 March 2008
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 31, 2008
ABC News - ABC Learning
Stephen Mayne, Mar. 3, 2008
ABC 774 - Interview with Bruce Dover
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 19, 2008
Sky News discussion on movement on the top of Macquarie bank
This is the Macquarie bank comment I made on Sky Business View program.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 13, 2008
Sky News discussion on Stephen Mayne's article on Sunday Age
This discussion is about the political donations and Labor's big bank investments.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 13, 2008
The Emperor has no clothes
Peter Costello pleads for security cameras during his Higgins victory speech.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 11, 2008
Sky News discussion on AWB
This is the AWB comment I made on Sky Business View program.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 11, 2008
Sky News discussion on BHP's bid for Rio
This is the BHP's bid for Rio comment I made on Sky Business View program.
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 11, 2008
Full interview with AWB Managing Director - Gordon Davis
774 ABC Melbourne - 04 January 2008
Stephen Mayne, Feb. 6, 2008
Sky Business View
This is the Future Fund comment I made on Sky Business View program.
Stephen Mayne, Jan. 16, 2008
Meet the founder of kwoff.com
I ask probing questions in Q&A session with Dan " The man" Walsh - founder of kwoff.com.
Stephen Mayne, Dec. 21, 2007
Sky News Interview
Sky News, Agenda Program, Interview with David Speers, November 6
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 27, 2007
Does Australia still own the shop?
My report card on Australia's business performance is not the same as Peter Costello's.
Stephen Mayne, Nov. 19, 2007
WA Newspaper election rorts
I reveal how boards lock out outside challengers.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 31, 2007
Allco shows how not to do good governance
Coe, Clark, Mansfield, Fell and co. all had a lot to answer for.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 29, 2007
Visiting Seven Network's NYC owners
I go to KKR in NYC to ask their support for my West Australian tilt.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 26, 2007
Is James Packer ashamed of Crown?
James Packer never holds shareholder meetings in Melbourne's Crown casino. Why?
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 25, 2007
A paper moon on a cardboard sea
Dick Pratt's apology is insincere and shouldn't be accepted.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 17, 2007
The democratise News Corp radio campaign
I'm interviewed on several radio stations.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 16, 2007
Stand down Stan
After a dismal record at AMP and Coles, Stan Wallis should stand down from his directorship of AFIC.
Stephen Mayne, Oct. 3, 2007
Stand by your Ma'am
Does Therese's UK financial deals still compromise Kevin's political aspirations?
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 30, 2007
The TWU and good governance
Practice's of the TWU are exposed on Nine's Sunday program. Should this affect their Qantas resolution?
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 24, 2007
Symbion Health merger goes astray
A $2.8 billion merger is upset by a historically narrow margin.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 23, 2007
AV Jennings sees off Sir Ron
Singapore wins the clash of AV Jennings shareholders. I debate with the players from the meeting floor.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 23, 2007
Bringing democracy to News Corp
The SEC overrules Rupert Murdoch’ attempt to stop my campaign to give News Corp shareholders equal voting rights.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 19, 2007
Welcome to my backyard
My campaign to bring democracy to News Corp is covered worldwide.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 19, 2007
Why won’t Rupert democratise?
I visit the Murdoch family church to reflect upon why Rupert Murdoch won’t give up control.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 19, 2007
Who is taking care of small shareholders?
The richer Chairmen are less likely to allow small holders to join in share issues.
Stephen Mayne, Sep. 3, 2007
Who is the disclosure champ?
I compare Macquarie and Babcock & Brown's disclosure of management fees.