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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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‘Powerful drug’ Aussie bikie gangs want nothing to do with

Police are scrambling to remove a drug 100 times more powerful than heroin off our streets after a Melbourne couple died taking what they thought was cocaine.

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Iran v Israel: Could this moment spark all out war?

Iran has threatened to strike after two assassinations have taken place, killing key Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. This is what we know.

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Calombaris’ shock departure from iconic Vic hotel

Celebrity chef George Calombaris refused to answer questions about his sudden departure from one of Victoria’s luxe hotels, as he finds a lifeline in Sydney.

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Drug lords behind Australia’s meth supply chain arrested

The Sinaloa cartel boss and El Chapo’s son, who play a huge role in the illicit drug trade on our streets, are now in custody.

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21/11/2023 ASIC chair Joe Longo during the ASIC annual forum at the Sofitel in Melbourne. Aaron Francis / The Australian

New insider trading crackdown on dodgy real estate agents

The financial watchdog has revealed how it will crackdown on dodgy real estate agents who are the targets of a new insider trading flying squad.

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Nurses could be locked out at 21 nursing homes from Monday. Picture: iStock

‘Heartless’ lockout threat at 21 Melbourne nursing homes

Frail nursing home residents are at risk of missing lifesaving medication and meals after an aged care provider threatened to lock out nurses.

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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)

Hutchison cashes in on Wildcats in bid to clear SEN debt

Craig Hutchison has cashed in on the Perth Wildcats and has sold a majority share of the NBL team for a profit large enough to clear his radio network debt.

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