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Blood Gold
Australian gold miner makes $443 million claim in international court
Cassius filed its claim two years after an investigation revealed a Chinese mining company had plundered tens of millions of dollars in gold from its veins.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Edward Adeti
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Kids store fined $5 million for exploiting workers
Blue Sky Kids Land promised “exceptional care” to its tiny customers and their parents. But the clothing retailer also systematically exploited its workers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Missing person
NRL star James Maloney’s son found after ‘desperate’ search
The son of former NRL star James Maloney and his wife Jess was found in the early hours of Monday morning after going missing late on Saturday night.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
‘Horrific acts of animal cruelty’: Dozens of chickens killed at NSW high school
NSW Police are investigating after 29 birds were slaughtered south of Sydney.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Workplace culture
Drunkenness, abuse and ‘death threats’: Inside the downfall of Comedor restaurant
Staff at the trendy Newtown diner claimed they weren’t paid properly and had to deal with the drunken antics of owner Walter Shellshear. He denies the claims.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
Merivale VIP customer accused of sexually touching a waitress
The man has been charged after allegedly attempting to undo a waitress’s top as she served him caviar at a renowned Merivale seaside restaurant.
- by Eryk Bagshaw, Patrick Begley and Bianca Hrovat
Lessons for Australia on board the world’s fastest train
At 500 kilometres an hour, the Maglev could revolutionise rail travel. But it’s also causing plenty of controversy.
- by Lisa Visentin and Eryk Bagshaw
Investigation
Smoking & vaping
‘Big vape’: How Chinese multinationals and organised crime fuelled a public health crisis
The Albanese government has introduced some of the world’s toughest vaping laws, but the black market is thriving. Now pharmacists are in open rebellion.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Laura Sparkes
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Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Merivale’s position on government council in peril after staff claims
Six Swillhouse and Merivale whistleblowers have urged the NSW government to establish a public inquiry into the treatment of women and misconduct in the hospitality sector.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
Investigation
Sex, sleaze and hospitality
‘I will not be silenced’: More Swillhouse staff allege sexual assaults, drug taking and workplace abuse
Three staff say they were sexually abused by colleagues and that the company marginalised them. Their claims come on top of earlier allegations by other Swillhouse workers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
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Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Merivale steps down from restaurant association, Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’
Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company.
- by Bianca Hrovat and Eryk Bagshaw
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