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John RolfeSenior reporter

John Rolfe focuses on white-collar crime, consumer affairs and the cost of living. He was formerly The Daily Telegraph’s national political editor and chief of staff. He is best known for his efforts on behalf of readers through the Public Defender column, for which he was recognised by News Corp Australia as the Specialist Reporter of the Year.

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Caloundra is among the nation's top suburbs for uptake of household solar

SA households ripped off as power regulator reveals tariff rort

While SA households are being slugged with “peak” retail power rates, the energy regulator has revealed what the actual wholesale costs are.

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Above Melbourne. Lines of houses at Beacon Cove. Aerial view. Properties.

Aussies getting ripped off by banks on rate cuts

Homeowners who borrow from the country’s largest banks aren’t tipped to receive the full benefits of the RBA’s latest rate cut. See why. PLUS, TRY OUR MORTGAGE CALCULATOR

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A now banned director who was allowed to run an NDIS company claiming $50m of taxpayer funds a year, was flagged as personally unsuitable by the disability watchdog back in 2021.

Shock past of banned NDIS director on $50m of taxpayer funds

A director was allowed to run an NDIS company claiming $50m of taxpayer funds a year despite being flagged as personally unsuitable for the job years prior.

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Man wins $250k insurance payout on BMW he paid $65k for

A welfare recipient has won his collision claim against major insurer IAG, even when he faced fraud allegations. Here’s how he pulled it off.

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A Sydney suburb that fugitive businessman Jean Nassif left without a town centre should finally have a commercial hub by the end of next year.

The forgotten Sydney suburb Nassif left high and dry

Construction had not gone any further than foundations and an underground carpark when fugitive developer Jean Nassif abandoned it, but there is a glimmer of hope it could finally be finished.

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NDIS provider Cocoon SDA has been banned and gone into liquidation.

Liquidated NDIS provider pays ex-reality star EA as staff wait

Claims Cocoon SDA Care executives – including former Bachelor contestant-turned EA – were paid last week, while others are allegedly owed thousands, have infuriated staff.

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Record $2bn fraud: Over 100 convicted in TikTok-fuelled scam

More than 100 people have been convicted over a record $2 billion fraud spree that took off on TikTok. See the list.

True Crime

Crypto scam victim Dennis’ $500K fraud using NAB, CBA backfires

Former NAB bank employee Dennis Nguyen fleeced of most of his savings in a crypto con has been jailed in Victoria for using his inside knowledge to rip off customers.

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$630k cash splash: Ex-bankrupt’s 5-star NDIS trips with Bachelor star

An ex-bankrupt behind a controversial NDIS company spent tens of thousands of dollars on luxe work trips with a team including his executive assistant, who was on The Bachelor TV show.

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Banned NDIS firm’s advice to disabled clients slammed

An NDIS watchdog has called out suspended Cocoon SDA Care for its actions after it gave severely disabled clients advice on where to go next.

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