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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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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Craig Hutchison talks during a ceremony to retire the playing number of Shawn Redhage following the round 16 NBL match between Perth Wildcats and Sydney Kings at RAC Arena, on January 20, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Hutchy’s loyal radio producer axed

A loyal SEN radio producer has been let go in a string of staff cuts, while some station staff were in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl.

BreakingNational

Two-day contested hearing for disgraced lawyer Patrick Lennon after he was arrested with ice and $6k in his car at Stonnington. Evidence expected to be heard from four police witnesses and Hava Brandman, who was in the car when he was found with drugs. POSITIVE ID ASH ARGOON. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Former lawyer Pat Lennon charged

The former high-flyer will face court over an alleged attempt to break into a South Yarra home that was caught on CCTV.

National

Former Liberal MP’s $38k donation to Labor

AEC data sensationally reveals former Liberal MP Christopher Pyne’s lobbying firm has boosted Labor’s coffers since Anthony Albanese took over.

Banking

Dover responsible manager and owner Terry McMaster leaves the Federal Court with the aid of paramedics after collapsing while being questioned during the Banking Royal Commission in Melbourne, Thursday, April 26, 2018. The head of a financial advice firm has collapsed in the stand at the banking royal commission after begin accused of lying. (AAP Image/Stefan Postles) NO ARCHIVING

‘Call an ambulance’: Inside the banking royal commission

There were many shocking moments in the banking royal commission but one of the most dramatic resulted in a dash to hospital. Five years on, we take you behind the scenes of the inquiry and what’s changed since.

National

NCA NEWSWIRE BRISBANE AUSTRALIA 18/09/2023Mining Magnate Clive Palmer leaves Brisbane Supreme Court.Picture: Glenn Campbell/NcaNewsWire

$41.3bn stoush: Early victory for Clive Palmer

Australia’s attempts to have a Swiss lawyer representing Clive Palmer booted from an international tribunal have fallen flat.

VideoNational

A still from security camera footage showing a man breaking into the backyard of a South Yarra home in the early hours of January 17, 2024.Supplied

Chilling moment burglar targets ex-lawyer’s enemy

A woman locked in a legal battle with controversial former lawyer Pat Lennon has been the victim of an attempted burglary. Watch the video.

Health

Vapes confiscated from NSW school children tested positive for nicotine in University of Wollongong research, Credit for photo Dr Jody Morgan and Dr Celine Kelso from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience at the University of Wollongong.Credit>Dr Jody Morgan /Dr Celine Kelso

Chinese vapes to beat Aussie import ban

Australia’s ban on imports of disposal vapes isn’t going to stop Chinese manufacturers who are preparing for orders to be delivered in the coming weeks.

Companies

KPMG partners stung in mammoth ATO stoush

Current and former partners at KPMG are at war with the ATO over a scheme promoted by a former colleague with tax issues of his own.

Business

View of Carondelet Palace in Quito on January 10, 2024, as Ecuador remains in a state of emergency following the escape from prison of a dangerous narco boss. Ecuador's president Daniel Noboa gave orders on Tuesday to "neutralize" criminal gangs after gunmen stormed and opened fire in a TV studio, as bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the country. Gangs declared war on the government after Noboa announced a state of emergency following the prison escape on January 7 of one of Ecuador's most powerful narco bosses. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP)

Worley still pursued for $317m in Ecuador contracts dispute

Worley has admitted the ongoing legal claims in response to questions from the Australian Securities Exchange.

ExclusiveTrue Crime

Vapes seized by Australian Border Force., credit is Australian Border Force.

Organised crime gangs fuel $1bn vape boom

An organised crime group behind an illicit tobacco turf war that has erupted into violence are now behind the vape trade that is fuelling tension between rival gangs. See the exclusive pictures.

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