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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

Why bagging Trump may come back to bite Labor

An analysis of comments made by 10 senior Labor figures, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has revealed stinging criticism of Mr Trump and his family.

World

Ex-AFL star’s wife fronts court over alleged Bali brothel

The estranged wife of former Essendon player Ricky Olarenshaw has fronted a Bali court over allegations she was running a brothel on the holiday island.

National

Rogue NDIS providers could be hit with $15m fines under new laws

Unscrupulous NDIS providers who permit the abuse of patients or rort the system could be hit with fines of up to $15 million and fast tracked police investigations.

National

FULL LIST: 126 NDIS providers banned for life

See the latest interactive list of providers banned for life from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

ExclusiveNews

Protesters hold banners and chant slogans as they march in support of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) in central Sydney on September 18, 2024. Thousands of trade workers joined marches in Melbourne and Sydney to protest against the federal government's decision to force the CFMEU's construction arm into administration. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

‘Business as usual’: Secret CFMEU war erupts amid bikie chaos

Exiled union supremos are waging a shadow war for control of the CFMEU, as it can be revealed bikies were recruiting prisoners to work on building sites once released.

ExclusiveNews

Members of 14 NSW outlaw motorcycle gangs gather at Moore Park as part of the United Motorcycle Council for a Legalise Freedom ride, Sydney, Saturday, June 13, 2009. The clubs represented were Hells Angels, Bandidos, Rebels, Comanchero, Nomads, Finks, Black Uhlans, Vietnam Veterans, Phoenix, Grave Diggers, Outcasts, Life and Death, Gods Squad and Bikers for Christ. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

‘Heart’ of CFMEU bikie network exposed

Unions are pushing for a national ban on labour hire to kick bikies and organised crime out of the construction industry.

True Crime

How Assange’s father is derailing his chance of a pardon

Australia spent significant political capital to get Julian Assange out of prison while the US attempted to extradite him on spying charges — but now his father has intervened.

World

Men walk through rubble following Israeli bombardment on the four-storey Muqat family house in the Zarqa neighbourhood in the north of Gaza City on October 26, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

US ‘ready’ to react if Iran responds to Israeli attack

An insider has warned of potential “consequences” from the US if Iran responds to Israel’s bombardment. See photos, video.

ExclusiveNews

Leaked: Melb developer’s incentive to join luxe South Yarra gym

Wealthy property developer Tim Gurner, who once claimed “arrogant” workers need to be sacked, is charging eye-watering fees for memberships to his gyms. See the video and full list of what’s included.

National

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos OCTOBER 13TH 2023 : Australian performer Vanessa Amorosi arrives at the Supreme Court, to continue giving evidence against her mother for ownership of two properties bought at the height of her success. PICTURE : NCA Newswire / Nicki Connolly

Vanessa Amorosi’s bitter fight with mum hits new low

The ugly fight between the Aussie singer and her estranged mother has taken another turn, amid claims Vanessa Amorosi wants to “have her cake and eat it too.”

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