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Former CFMEU NSW assistant secretary Michael Greenfield (right) and secretary Darren Greenfield (left, obscured) at union headquarters with an employer they received $5000 bribes from.

‘Let’s make some money together’: Inside the CFMEU’s bribery scandal

Sometimes a foot was tapped, other times it was a little kick – either way, the cash was passed under the table to the union boss.

  • David Marin-Guzman and Nick McKenzie

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Donald Trump and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, at a signing ceremony in Doha last week.

Trump often snaps at journalists. But his latest meltdown was different

The US president’s angry reaction to a journalist suggests questions about the multimillion-dollar luxury aircraft are hitting close to home.

  • Michael Koziol
Former School Infrastructure NSW CEO Anthony Manning.

Sackings, bullying and lack of oversight: The fears in top schools unit revealed at ICAC

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption is holding a public inquiry into the alleged conduct of Anthony Manning, who headed up School Infrastructure NSW unit from 2017 until last year.

  • Michael McGowan
Health Workers Union and its secretary Diana Asmar.

Health Workers Union put into administration as secretary Diana Asmar stands down

A deal was struck to avoid a protracted court battle as the Fair Work Commission takes civil action against Asmar for a multimillion-dollar “ghost printing” arrangement.

  • Kieran Rooney
Former Labor minister Eddie Obeid

Eddie Obeid to keep his ‘socks and jocks’ along with $30 million

The NSW Crime Commission had been seeking ways to confiscate the $30 million the former NSW MP made from a corrupt coal licence deal.

  • Kate McClymont

Shyster in chief? How Trump is making a mockery of good governance

Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has acted against a range of anti-corruption protections, opening the door for rampant malfeasance.

  • Peter Hartcher
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Premier Jacinta Allan at the Metro Tunnel site on Thursday inspecting the project.

‘No place for this’: New CFMEU boss slams Metro Tunnel ‘ghost shift’ scandal

The new boss of Victoria’s embattled construction union has lashed out at those allegedly responsible for corrupting the Allan government’s giant project.

  • Nick McKenzie and Sarah Danckert
Travelling through Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel.

Labor’s $15b Metro Tunnel rocked by CFMEU ‘ghost shift’ scandal

An investigation has been launched into one of the state’s signature transport projects after the sacking of two union delegates.

  • Sarah Danckert and Nick McKenzie
Darren Greenfield.

Ousted CFMEU boss should face charges over $3m legal fee transfer

A damning anti-corruption report recommends former NSW secretary Darren Greenfield be pursued over an “astonishing” payment.

  • Alexander Darling
The rise of online sports betting has heightened the risk of corruption.

Australians bet more than $50b a year on sport. This promises to be a game-changer

Australian sport has been rocked by a series of match and spot-fixing scandals as technology has facilitated the rise of online gambling.

  • Chris Barrett

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