Daniel Andrews has denied he ever talked about “planning matters” with a developer embroiled in a corruption scandal, but said he was aware John Woodman was working as a property lobbyist for alleged mafia figure Tony Madafferi.
Notes from a meeting between ex-Casey mayor Geoff Ablett and the head of a residents group show how the pair allegedly strategised on how to win a Labor candidate’s support on a major plan to rezone land, that would boost its value.
Ferrari-driving developer John Woodman handed former Casey mayor Geoff Ablett thousands of dollars using a false name, just weeks before a crucial meeting on rezoning. But Mr Ablett says he can’t remember why.
One of La Trobe MP Jason Wood’s staffers, who is alleged to have overseen an almost-$100,000 Casey Council election campaign funded by John Woodman, has sensationally resigned.
Former mayor Sam Aziz was secretly recorded telling a political lobbyist that he was working with a prominent businessman to take over the Shire of Yarra Ranges “the same way we’ve taken over Casey”.
A Victorian magistrate has slammed the Department of Health and Human Services for missing warning signs of neglect displayed by a little girl who was starved for months and weighed just 9.3kg when she was admitted to hospital with hallmark signs of malnutrition.
Ferrari-driving developer John Woodman was photographed counting cash while sitting in a patisserie. Code-named “the package”, the money was given to a lobbyist to deliver to its intended destination.
Deputy Premier James Merlino is the most senior Labor minister to be roped into the saga surrounding Ferrari-driving developer John Woodman, who faces allegations he attempted to pay for influence on planning matters.
Multi-millionaire developer John Woodman and former Casey mayor discussed Geoff Ablett the idea of “a few heavy guys” beating up a rival councillor, secret phone recordings reveal. LISTEN HERE.
Surveillance photos of Cr Sam Aziz and developer John Woodman’s secret suburban Subway meeting have emerged, with investigators revealing what they claim to have heard during the catch-up.
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