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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

KIIS FM radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson.

Kyle Sandilands’ bold new money-lending move

Radio king Kyle Sandilands is helping people pay their rental bonds amid Australia’s housing crisis — but not everyone is happy.

National

Jackie O and Kyle Sandilands celebrate the number one radio ratings for Sydney KIIS 1065 at Caf Del Mar in Cockle Bay.

Kyle and Jackie O: What to expect when they launch in Melbourne

Kyle and Jackie O’s show may often be crass but insiders reckon it will be a national ratings winner as broadcaster KIIS goes all-in on the $200m duo amid radio industry turmoil.

Media

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Craig Hutchison, journalist and sports broadcaster is seen during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on September 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

SEN big wig quits amid Hutchy’s loan woes

A long time executive at Craig Hutchison’s struggling radio station and sports team network has quit as the company scrapes together cash to extend a bank loan.

News

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Newly appointed Rugby Australia Chair Daniel Herbert poses for a portrait during a press conference at GPS Rugby Club on November 20, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Brumbies 2025 season guaranteed, RA says

The ACT Brumbies have been guaranteed a place in Super Rugby next year despite concerns about the club’s finances.

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Brumbies' Noah Lolesio (R) is tackled by the Rebels' David Feliuai (L) during the Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the ACT Brumbies in Melbourne on February 23, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Rugby Australia shines a light on Brumbies future

Rugby Australia has revealed what the future holds for ACT Brumbies, after questions were raised of the club’s role in the Super Rugby following Melbourne Rebels going into admissinstation.

National

$100m mortgage Ponzi scheme closed down

Mystery surrounding a Ponzi scheme that ripped off bikies, bookmakers and AFL heavyweights has deepened as a forensic hunt is on for a missing $100 million.

Hacking

‘Ladies and girls kissing’: Raunchy post on Hillsong founder’s account

An unexpected post that appeared on Brian Houston’s X/Twitter account has caused quite the buzz on the internet.

World

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs on stage as American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, in Hyde Park on July 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

‘Could never afford to attend’: Pearl Jam fans’ charity shock

A charity co-founded by rock star Eddie Vedder involved in an Australian legal dispute was asking top dollar for an intimate concert.

Rugby

Rebels last-ditch bid to avoid liquidation

The Melbourne Rebels board is making a desperate bid to save the club, which owes more than $20 million in debt.

ExclusiveNational

Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam, performs during his concert at the Royal Theatre Carre in Amsterdam on July 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANP / KIPPA / FERDY DAMMAN ***NETHERLANDS OUT*** Picture: Afp

Pearl Jam rock star hires Adelaide lawyer as fundraiser turns bitter

Eddie Vedder’s charity is at the heart of a dispute over the rights to use the name of a Melbourne girl with a rare illness.

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