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Good afternoon, readers. Financial guru Sam Henderson gave ‘risible’ advice and CFMMEU fined $500,000 over strikes.

Good afternoon, readers. Financial guru Sam Henderson gave ‘risible’ advice on superannuation and CFMMEU fined $500,000 over strikes.

CEO and Senior Financial Advisor at Henderson Maxwell, Sam Henderson (right) arrives at the Federal Court in Melbourne, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The financial services royal commission public hearing into financial advice continues in Melbourne. (AAP Image/Stefan Postles) NO ARCHIVING

Finance guru’s advice ‘risible’

Advice from celebrity financial guru Sam Henderson was “risible”, a Fair Work Commission member tells the bank inquiry.

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Construction unions rally to fightback against the government's industrial relations agenda, Brisbane. Photographer: Liam Kidston

CFMMEU hit with $500,000 fine

The construction union and seven of its officials have been fined over a series of strikes against Hutchinson Builders in 2016.

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Catherine Deveny is holding writing masterclasses. 18.12.14 CENTRALTWR Melbourne Times January 28thSummerCyclingCatherineCoburgPhoto shows comedian and 'Pushy Women' bike riding leader Catherine Deveny (with her dog Archie) for summer inner-city cycling feature. Photo: Scott McNaughton / MMP

Comedian’s Anzac Day attack

Anzac Day is “disgusting” according to writer and comedian Catherine Deveny and “should have gone in the bin decades ago”.

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Retail shoppers are seen in Sydney, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Australian retail turnover rose 0.6 per cent in February 2018, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures.(AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING

ABS tracked people via mobiles

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has been tracking the movement of Australians through their mobile data without their permission, a report says.

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China's new aircraft carrier 001A. Picture: Getty Images.

China’s move to ‘mighty navy’

China’s first home-built aircraft carrier will boost naval force in settling maritime territorial claims and protecting shipping routes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: City Of Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle during the Melbourne Demons AFL Welcome Game Launch media opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 8, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Ex-mayor too ill for inquiry

A summary into an investigation of allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Robert Doyle during a black-tie dinner has been released.