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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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NETWORK SPECIAL. PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. 08/05/25. Network News. Auburn, Sydney, NSW.. Doorstep pictures of Muhammad Latif, sole director of NDIS provider Horizon Solutions, pictured at his Auburn home. Pics by Julian Andrews. 08/05/25. Network News. Auburn, Sydney, NSW.Pics by Julian Andrews.Doorstep pictures of Muhammad Latif, sole director of NDIS provider Horizon Solutions, pictured at his Auburn home.

NAMED: Who failed NDIS company owes $52m to

The man behind Horizon SolSolutions and Cocoon SDA Care has revealed how much it owes people — and what’s in the pot to pay them. Use our search table to see the full list of creditors.

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NETWORK SPECIAL. NO AUS, NO NEWS.COM PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING.Severely disabled people are being neglected by an NDIS business with close ties to disgraced provider Cocoon, according to accusations made to authorities. Crescent’s sole director Moaz ‘Jay’ Ibrahim (PICTURED) acknowledged in an internal note sent Monday that the business hadn’t met obligations to clients or workers.

Probe into troubled NDIS provider Crescent Disability Services

Crescent Disability Services’ director Moaz ‘Jay’ Ibrahim had conceded the NDIS provider is struggling to pay staff and care for clients as several authorities investigate its operations.

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BILOELA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: A general view of the Callide Power Station on January 19, 2025 in Biloela, Australia. As Australia approaches the 2025 federal elections, the debate over nuclear power is intensifying, particularly with the Liberal-National Coalition's proposal to establish nuclear energy facilities across the country. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has identified several former coal power station sites for potential nuclear development, arguing that this shift is essential for achieving a balanced energy mix and reducing electricity prices. However, this plan has faced criticism for lacking detailed cost assessments and feasibility studies, with opponents asserting that it may prolong reliance on coal and gas rather than facilitating a transition to renewable energy sources. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

Taxpayers shell out $110m to keep Callide’s coal mine afloat

The state government has agreed to an 80 per cent increase in the price it pays for coal at its embattled Callide Power Station — because the alternative was even worse.

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Fortescue Metals Group non-executive Chairman, Andrew Forrest, speaks during a Sustainability Week conference in London on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Revealed: Twiggy’s tax plan to win over wind farm critics

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has revealed a proposal to increase compensation to people neighbouring new wind farms. But it will cost the public purse hundreds of millions of dollars.

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The sun sets behind overhead power lines as the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity requested citizens to ration their electricity usage at peak times due to outages caused by the increased pressure on power stations amid soaring temperatures and heightened energy demand, in Kuwait City on June 19, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Major power retailer to hike bills by as much as $300

Some Aussie households are facing power bill hikes of up to $300 — double the rebate from the Albanese government — under new changes by a major power retailer.

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

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

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