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Ben ButlerNational Investigations Editor

Ben Butler has investigated everything from bikie gangs to multibillion dollar international frauds, with a particular focus on the intersection between the corporate and criminal worlds. He has previously worked for mastheads including The Age, The Australian and The Guardian.

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Emma Howarth views infamous gold hot pants worn by singer Kylie Minogue at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum during exhibition of singer's costumes.

Shock documents outline major cuts at Arts Centre

The Arts Centre is preparing for deep cuts to jobs and programs, including mothballing Kylie’s gold hot pants.

National

Generic photo of an Australian soldier at sunset

Military tax mess traps veterans

An “absurd” military superannuation mess could cost Australian Army veterans thousands of dollars a year. See why.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Lawyer Pat Lennon - middle of frame pink tieDay one of the trial between jockey Danny Nikolic and Victoria Police will start. Danny Nikolic (left) leaves the Supreme Court. Picture: Ellen Smith

Dead client lands Melbourne lawyer in strife

Controversial lawyer Pat Lennon has been found to have abused court processes after running a bankruptcy case for a company owned by a dead man.

National

1/3/18 Batman by-election Labor candidate Ged Kearney. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Union in court over mysterious posters attacking Labor

The CFMEU is accused of being behind posters that slammed Labor’s Ged Kearney over her mining share portfolio.

Your SayCompanies

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 7, 2023: Treasurer Jim Chalmers with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives in Parliament House Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Super changes Treasurer should make to help Aussies

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being called on to use the May Budget to overhaul Australia’s super system to help people grow their nest eggs. See what industry experts want.

National

FEDERAL ELECTION TEAM 2022. LABOR BUS TOUR 1/5/2022. Wayne Swan, Labor Party launch at Optus Stadium, Perth WA. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Ex-Labor pollies running $1 trillion in Aussie super

A trio of former Labor politicians occupy crucial roles in running $1 trillion of Australians’ super savings, which are jointly controlled by unions and employers.

National

Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

$2.5b in Aussie super lost to ‘millionaire’s factory’

Super funds are spending more than $2.5 billion of members’ money annually on top end of town fund managers, adding to fees that experts say are too high.

Full ListProperty

F45’s wealthy founders and investors’ luxury digs

As the F45 chain of franchises starts to collapse, the founders and super star investors have moved on to other ventures and major property portfolios.

ExclusiveCompanies

Celebrity legal feuds around f45 gym empire

Inside F45’s multi-million dollar celebrity legal feuds

F45 had wealthy ambassadors including Greg Norman and David Beckham. Now, like Aussie franchisee owners whose gyms have collapsed, they are now taking the empire to court. See the legal documents.

National

Ongoing saga between Danielle McGuire’s Essendon Apartments continues. Danielle entering the Melbourne Supreme Court.

‘Wrong advice’ that landed Mokbel’s ex in court

Controversial lawyer Pat Lennon has been slammed for giving “troubling” advice to Tony Mokbel’s former girlfriend.

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