July 2024
‘Wholly inadequate’: Non-bank lender pinged by new rules
Firstmac has become the first financial outfit pinged by new regulations designed to ensure suitable products are promoted to customers.
- Max Mason
May 2024
Elon Musk’s X accountable for hate speech posts in Australia: ruling
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has rejected the platform formerly called Twitter’s argument that it should not be held responsible for anti-Muslim posts here because it is US-based.
- Alex Mitchell
November 2023
Contractor charged after worker fatality at Anglo mine
Gavin Feltwell was killed in an underground accident last year at an Anglo American mine. Now prosecutors have laid a charge against the contracting company.
- Liam Walsh
October 2023
Bruce Lehrmann named in Toowoomba rape charge
The former Coalition staffer had had his identity suppressed until a court ruling on Thursday in Queensland.
- Liam Walsh
August 2023
Multiplex sues Star for $420 million over Queen’s Wharf delays
The builder’s statement of claim also details a dispute over the day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth’s death, saying the client was “not reasonable”.
- Michael Bleby
November 2022
Court dismisses ASIC lawsuit against CBA
The Federal Court has thrown out proceedings brought by the corporate cop against the Commonwealth Bank for allegedly charging monthly account fees to customers entitled to a waiver.
- Aleks Vickovich
September 2022
‘ASX Wolf’ seeks to quash ASIC lawsuit evidence
Flashy share trader Tyson Scholz is defending an action from the corporate regulator alleging he was running a financial services business.
- Liam Walsh
April 2021
Former Olympic medallist guilty in $200m drug plot
Former champion canoeist Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru have been found guilty of trying to import 650 kg of cocaine into Australia - a plot that failed after a dramatic sea chase involving the Navy and police.
February 2021
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- Billionaires
ASIC breached my human rights, says Clive Palmer
Eccentric billionaire businessman Clive Palmer sought to have criminal charges laid against him by the corporate regulator thrown out.
- Ronald Mizen and Mark Ludlow
October 2020
Soorley says he wasn't lobbying when he contacted minister
ALP heavyweight Jim Soorley - who is barred from being a lobbyist - says he was conducting research when he contacted a state minister about a seafood restaurant lease.
- Liam Walsh and Mark Ludlow
July 2020
Rich Lister Blundy blindsided by 'toxic' Honey Birdette break-up
The lingerie chain's estranged co-founder is suing the retail billionaire for $1 million in a trial with plenty of behind-the-scenes drama.
- Michael Bailey
July 2019
Ipswich mayor behind bars for at least a year
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will spend at least one year behind bars, a fall from grace “from a great height” for the once wildly successful local government politician.
- Liam Walsh