The Business Spectator

The Business Spectator has finally launched and promises to provide a welcome alternative to the unreadable Australian Financial Review:

Now you’ll never have to wait (or pay) for the news (or analysis) that counts. Business Spectator has filled the gap, providing Australians with real-time business news and commentary 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Business Spectator also includes a moderated, blog-style section called The Conversation:

The Conversation will combine the best elements of a letters-to-the-editor page, a blog, an online forum and a roundtable discussion. We want to create a place where Australia’s business community can exchange views, react to the news or set the agenda.