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A bidding war is brewing for oOh!media, and the market price still sits below what multiple would-be buyers are currently offering. Find out what could push the final offer higher—and what might cause the whole process to fall apart.Read more

Alan Rydge has maintained almost 40% ownership of the company for decades, this fact alone speaks to the strength of the business and insider's conviction of its future. Regarding other analysts' view that the sale of 525 George St will unlock value and strenghten its balance sheet, my take is that it won't be easy to achieve a satisfactory sale price.Read more

REA Group runs Australia’s biggest home‑listing site, and the share price has slid on fears about a proposed property tax change that hasn’t even become law yet. The bullish case is that agents and buyers still rely on the platform, so it can keep lifting what it charges over time—while the key watch-outs are government scrutiny and tougher competition.Read more

CAR Group runs some of the biggest online car marketplaces in several countries, and its strong customer pull has held up through good times and bad. The catch is that it looks like a great business at a not-so-bargain price, with a pricey past deal, a leadership change, and the open question of whether new AI tools change how people find cars.Read more

Hipages is shifting from a simple “find a tradie” marketplace into an all-in-one tool that helps tradies run their business, and the latest results suggest that change is finally starting to pay off. The big question now is whether this new software-led approach can keep customers loyal and growing—even if the housing cycle turns or competition heats up.Read more

PlaySide Studios is betting big on a handful of headline games and well-known franchises, which could pay off if launches land well—but leaves little room for mistakes. See how industry outsourcing trends and the push to turn famous stories into games might help, and what could still trip the company up.Read more

Southern Cross Media’s push from broadcast radio into digital listening faces a tougher fight as big global platforms spend more and the cost of standout shows rises. With most easy cost cuts already taken, any slowdown in advertising or pricing power could squeeze profits faster than many expect.Read more

SEEK’s job marketplace faces a new kind of competition as AI tools start matching employers and candidates directly, which could weaken its middleman role and slow growth. At the same time, SEEK is pushing deeper into hiring with new add-ons and services, and whether employers adopt them may decide the next leg of returns.Read more

REA Group leans into the shift to online home-hunting with new, more personalized listings and premium tools that can keep customers coming back and lift what agents are willing to pay. But tougher competition, closer regulatory attention, and a housing slowdown could make it harder to keep raising prices and to grow overseas.Read more