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'I'm not corrupt': developer's furious tirade at probe

'I'm not corrupt': developer's furious tirade at probe

A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer.

Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas.

Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights

Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights

Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights

Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights

Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options.

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Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

A tape capturing what is believed to be the last moments a woman was seen alive in 2001 could be the key to cracking the case, her siblings say.

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate

One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment.

Rogue developer boasted then-premier was 'best friend'

Rogue developer boasted then-premier was 'best friend'

A fugitive developer bragged about his political influence after a former premier's brother encouraged him to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost

Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost

Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost

Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost

Big four banks call for collaboration between all levels of government to boost housing supply to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity.

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.

Ex-premier's brother accused of lying at ICAC

Ex-premier's brother accused of lying at ICAC

Ex-premier's brother accused of lying at ICAC

Ex-premier's brother accused of lying at ICAC

A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.

Some expert, many personal: 346 voices have been heard

Some expert, many personal: 346 voices have been heard

Some expert, many personal: 346 voices have been heard

Some expert, many personal: 346 voices have been heard

With public hearings by the anti-Semitism royal commission having wrapped up, some are asking what could have been done better.

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

Party powerbroker's plan to 'execute' political rival

The wife of a former state premier's brother has been grilled for five hours about her alleged involvement in corruption within a right-wing party faction.

Tobacco laws a 'Christmas present' for crime networks

Tobacco laws a 'Christmas present' for crime networks

Tobacco laws a 'Christmas present' for crime networks

Tobacco laws a 'Christmas present' for crime networks

A former Australian Border Force officer says Labor has acknowledged the growing black market tobacco trade but is failing to act in light of another report.

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.

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'Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant's teary claims

A former top public servant says she quit a stellar career after CFMEU figures allegedly tracked her daughter's movements, hurled vile abuse in union meetings.

Solar scourge: rules make it cheaper to dump old panels

Australia's solar boom will create a significant waste problem, experts have told an inquiry, with tough rules needed to keep panels out of landfill.

Weeding out crims 'problematic': ex-union administrator

The former CFMEU administrator has told an inquiry identifying infiltration by organised crime figures that it remains an issue for the embattled union.

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.

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Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Hearings for the inquiry called following an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach are set to finish on Wednesday following calls for it to be extended.

Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics'

Construction bosses were allegedly tailed, tracked, watched by drones and had pets baited in a campaign likened to Iraq-style tactics, an inquiry has been told.

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Government policy aimed at tackling anti-Semitism will have no impact without community leadership, the probe called after the Bondi Beach massacre has heard.

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

A state Liberal MP and her former chief of staff believe they were set up to help oust a divisive building commissioner key to a corruption allegation.

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

The head of Catholic Schools NSW wiped his telephone before maintaining his innocence for a third day of corruption probe testimony.

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