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Stephen Drill covers organised crime, business and the politics of sport. His investigative podcasts include Mafia’s Web, Bikie’s Inc. and Faith On Trial. Drill was Europe correspondent for the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser from 2019 to 2021. The Walkley Award winner has also worked at The Wall Street Journal in New York and The Sun in London.

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True Crime

Troy Jpanell as AFL umpire and after court

Why former employer wants court to show Pannell no mercy

Runaway AFL umpire Troy Pannell’s former employer has demanded that the court throw the book at him for delaying a court case into allegations he defrauded them of $8.7 million.

Police & Courts

Besieged former AFL umpire Troy Pannell has made his first appearance in court since going on the run as he faces contempt of court and fraud charges over an alleged $8.7 million scam.

Ex-AFL umpire Troy Pannell set to face jail time

There has been a major update in the case of disgraced ex-AFL umpire Troy Pannell after he fronted court for the first time after vanishing for months.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Umpire Troy Pannell in action in his final game during the 2018 AFL round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Ex-AFL umpire to enter guilty plea as he gives prison update

Former AFL umpire Troy Pannell has given an update on how he’s doing from inside prison as he indicated he will plead guilty after being charged with some driving and theft offences.

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‘Why do this?’: Ex-neighbours’ shock over Erin as mum’s home now a tourist attaction

New details have emerged about Erin Patterson’s estranged husband, her parents and her mum’s former home as neighbours react to her being sent to prison. SEE THE VIDEO.

ExclusiveTrue Crime

‘Motivated by greed’: ATO staff caught in $2b GST fraud

Four ATO staffers have now been convicted of fraud in a GST scam that has cost $2 billion — and the ATO is demanding employee Baby Dee Zearwie also spend time behind bars.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Umpire Troy Pannell calls for the video review during the round seven AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 14, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Runaway ex-AFL ump’s criminal charge sheet revealed

Runaway AFL umpire Troy Pannell’s criminal charge sheet has been released, which revealed how he evaded police before he crashed a car and was arrested.

Health

NDIS Cocoon SDA Care: Taxpayers set to foot $20m bill for 1200 unpaid workers

‘I’m furious’: Taxpayers fork out $20m for dodgy NDIS provider

Taxpayers have been left to foot the bill after a shonky NDIS provider was banned leaving 1200 workers without pay, and some unable to pay their mortgages.

EXCLUSIVENational

‘Load of sh*t’: Leaked tape exposes CFMEU’s anger

The ACTU’s Sally McManus has been targeted in a leaked recording of a union meeting over her attempts to remove bikies. LISTEN TO THE TAPE

ExclusiveNational

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos, AUGUST 24 2022 - John Setka. CFMEU leader John Setka pictured in Adelaide in 2022. Picture: NewsWire/ Roy VanDerVegt

Shock golden handshakes for CFMEU despite corruption probe

Redundancy packages worth hundreds of thousands are being offered to CFMEU officials, with leaked emails showing workers’ frustration at the lack of action on corruption crackdown.

National

NETWORK SPECIAL. NO AUS, NO NEWS.COM , PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. , Former umpire Troy Pannell. Picture: Supplied.,

Former AFL umpire accused of fraud begs to speak to family

An AFL umpire involved in a controversial game during the Dogs premiership year and accused of an $8.7 million fraud has appeared in court for the first time.

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