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Natalie O’Brien is a multi-award winning career journalist who has worked around Australia covering some of the country’s biggest stories from government coverups to sex trafficking, immigration, the environment, police, courts and crime. She was the first Investigations Editor appointed on The Australian Newspaper and was awarded a highly commended award in the Walkley Awards for her story Children Overboard Didn’t Happen. Contact her on natalie.obrien@news.com.au

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Full List: Australia’s top tax haven countries

Australians have funnelled more than $100 billion into offshore “tax haven” countries, new data has shown. See the list of our favourite destinations.

True Crime

Makeup artists Delania Marundrury and her mother had their money seized by the AFP. Picture: Supplied

Why ‘cuckoo smurfing’ has banks in a flap

See how two “cuckoo smurfing” Aussie mums landed in jail, while another family that fell victim to the scam fights a big bank to claw back $2 million taken from them.

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Cocaine filled vessel seized off NSW coast, one man arrestedA 27-year-old South Australian man is expected to appear in Sydney Central Local Court today following the seizure of approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine allegedly located on board a vessel off the New South Wales coast. Australian Federal Police obtained intelligence at the weekend in relation to a cargo vessel allegedly containing a large quantity of cocaine bound for Australia.The AFP established Operation Poitiers with the New South Wales Police Force, Australian Border Force, New South Wales Crime Commission and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission on Saturday, 6 March 2021.

Why AFP officers are ‘furious’ over pay deal

The police union has revealed why AFP officers have been given a dramatic end-of-year message amid concerns over pay and conditions.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, SUNDAY, 14 AUGUST 2022: Forensics police officers examine the scene of a burnt out car in Revesby used to the fatal shootings of two women in Sydney's southwest. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Sneaky tactic assassins use to rope in unsuspecting Aussies

Organised violence is becoming an increasingly professionalised industry and oblivious Australians are being dragged into crime. See how.

True Crime

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - NOVEMBER 10, 2023: General generic editorial stock image of medical medicinal cannabis marijuana weed. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Revealed: Australia’s love affair with cannabis

The second annual Cannabis in Australia report drops some staggering numbers on the use of the psychoactive drug.

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AFP Assistant Commissioner Ramzi Jabbour during a press conference today.Approximately 88 kilograms of heroin and 21 kilograms of methamphetamine has been seized and two men have been arrested.(Pics Justin Lloyd)

Former top Aussie cop finally cleared of complaints

For the first time, we can lift the lid on what happened behind-the-scenes to Ramzi Jabbour, a popular career cop with 30 years’ experience, who has been cleared after a string of complaints.

True Crime

Weed gummies black market booms

They look like kids’ lollies and are being eaten in plain sight but he demand for the popular jellies is driving a booming black market despite risk of jail sentences.

National

AFP corruption probe into alleged lies, cover-ups

The highest levels of the Australian Federal Police force are under investigation over allegations of lies, cover-ups, abuse of office and failure to protect undercover operatives.

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Meth lab dismantled in Sydney in November 2023 >Credit AFP

Wet wipe meth: New ways bikies are bringing in drugs

Organised crime networks have found “new and novel” ways of bringing high-demand drugs including methamphetamine into the country. See how they’re doing it.

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Shocking reason why Aussies may sue top Sydney hospital

A major Sydney hospital could be facing massive compensation charges after claims of serious misdiagnosis stemming from a huge backlog.

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