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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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National

Footballer Jose Romero. AFL football - Essendon vs Western Bulldogs match at Colonial Stadium 28 Jul 2000.

How AFL player won $500K real estate battle

Former AFL player turned property developer, Jose Romero, has had a win in court after going up against a prominent real estate agent over a Moonee Ponds development.

Travel

Bonza CEO’s dream shattered: What happens next

Tim Jordan has been Bonza’s driving force, promising to make air travel cheaper. But with all flights cancelled this week, questions have been raised about the future of the airline.

Horse Racing

Without A Fight (IRE) ridden by Mark Zahra wins the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 07, 2023 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Why crooks are moving from casinos to racing

Suspicious transactions within Victoria’s racing industry are not going unnoticed, say insiders, as money launderers move away from casinos.

ExclusiveWorld

High life of Geelong boy at centre of Trump trial

The lifestyle of the globe trotting Australian journalist who went from Geelong to being at the centre of Donald Trump’s criminal trial can now be revealed. See the photos.

World

Aussie cocaine users fuel murder plots

Australian drug users addicted to cocaine are fuelling a wave of violence across the world, and activists have demanded international action over the deaths.

Leaders

Sam Talakai in action for the Rebels. Picture: Getty Images

Shock revelation as Melbourne Rebels on brink of collapse

Rugby Australia will discuss the Melbourne Rebels’ future at its annual meeting on Monday as records reveal how bad things are at the cash-strapped club.

ExclusiveSport

Aust's RU captain Nick Farr-Jones (L) & David Campese hold Webb Ellis 1991 Rugby World Cup Trophy after Wallabies win over England in final Sport / Rugby Union / o/seas celebrating

Fed-up powerbrokers’ plot to wipe out entire Rugby Australia board

A powerful committee of ‘ignored’ powerbrokers plan to bring down the Rugby Australia board in a move that will divide the game – just days after RA boss Phil Waugh called for unity.

Health

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

500,000 vapes seized in nation’s largest bust

A raid on a warehouse has uncovered a massive secret stash of vapes amid a push for proposed new laws.

True Crime

John Latorre’s link to mafia and bikie gangs’ new drug route

Criminals are using secret safe houses to stockpile drugs and smuggle them into Australia. The new route has been linked to the professional hit on Melbourne man John Latorre.

UpdatedTravel

The inaugural Gold Coast to Townsville flight. Picture: Shae Beplate.

‘Zero idea’: Passengers slam crisis-hit airline Bonza

Aussies have vented their frustration over budget airline Bonza, amid concerns its future is on the line. Have your say.

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