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‘Extreme risk’: Carbon watchdog mismanaged conflicts, ‘intimidated’ scientists
Hundreds of pages of previously confidential material reveal the regulator responsible for managing billions of dollars in taxpayer funds, as well as millions of carbon offsets, has serious governance issues.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Simone Fox Koob
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Carbon ‘sharks’: How private companies are cashing in on ancient practices
First come the new utes, then come the questions. The carbon industry presents a generation-defining opportunity for Indigenous Australians, but there are concerns the rewards are not being fairly shared.
- by Charlotte Grieve, Simone Fox Koob and The Visual Stories Team
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Workplace disputes
‘Thrilled’: Workers claim win after sackings from Black Star Pastry for wearing keffiyehs
The high-end bakery that sacked two baristas for wearing keffiyehs to work has settled the discrimination case under confidential terms. The workers are claiming victory.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Black Star Pastry baristas wore keffiyehs to work. The next day they were sacked
The high-end bakery known for its viral watermelon cake is facing a discrimination claim after two workers were sacked for wearing keffiyehs to a shift.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Scams
Fast cars, forgery and a bogus Banksy deal: Australians caught in collapse lose millions
A suspected international scam has dissolved into acrimony and recriminations - all played out on social media.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Detention Secrets
A detective wrote to Peter Dutton about Mr Australia. Four years later, he’s still detained
Courts found no solid evidence was needed for the minister to kick Gary Lewer out of the country he has lived in for 50 years, just a letter from Victoria Police.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Healthcare
‘Confusing and problematic’: Podiatric surgeons urged to change their name
An independent review found there was widespread confusion among patients about the qualifications of podiatric surgeons, who are not medical doctors.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Governance
Freemason halls brought members together, now they’re tearing the organisation apart
Expulsions and conflict have beset the fraternal organisation as it looks for a way to survive amid diving membership numbers.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Guy silence on Freemasons membership raises ‘conflict’ questions
Former Victorian planning minister Matthew Guy has never disclosed his involvement with the group, which has pursued significant property projects.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Health watchdog sprayed over six-month delay in doctor complaint case
The national healthcare watchdog has been criticised by the ombudsman for taking six months to notify a doctor about a complaint against his practice.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Who is Daniel Andrews’ new business partner, Marty Mei?
International man of mystery or just “a guy” – a little-known adviser has become the controversial former premier’s new partner.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Kieran Rooney
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