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Cops 'infected' phones to spy on organised crime plots

Cops 'infected' phones to spy on organised crime plots

The alleged creator of an encrypted communications app is among dozens of people arrested in nationwide raids led by Australian Federal Police.

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.

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Victorian scammer ring charged over $14m global swindle

Victorian scammer ring charged over $14m global swindle

A group of Victorians were hired by an international investment scam syndicate to help swindle victims out of more than $14 million.

'Fall guy' for $160m cyber scam could be released soon

'Fall guy' for $160m cyber scam could be released soon

A Chinese national has been jailed for his role in an international money-laundering syndicate while another awaiting sentence claims he was actually a victim.

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Police are taking over extortion and blackmail charges first lodged by a restaurateur against underworld figure Mick Gatto.

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.

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Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Arrest warrants have been issued for the accused leader of Sydney's Alameddine crime gang and an associate for a bungled alleged attempt to kill a rival.

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU

Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Three men allegedly carrying out criminal offences such as shootings and kidnappings for organised crime networks have been arrested.

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

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Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Two men charged over the execution-style murder of a gangland boss Gavin "Capable" Presto in broad daylight have been committed to stand trial.

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

Stolen 'kill cars' seized in gangland war crackdown

The seizure of stolen vehicles intended for use as 'kill cars' will disrupt organised crime, say police after the latest raid in a crackdown on gang activity.

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Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

A Myanmar refugee in Melbourne who rescues migrant workers enslaved in scam schemes operated by Chinese mafia says Australia is seen as prime duping territory.

Rapper and accused gangster bailed with $1.8m pledge

Rapper and alleged Alameddine gang associate Ali Younes - also known as Ay Huncho - has been granted bail over an alleged kidnapping in Sydney's west.

CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk

Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.

CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors

Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.

CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch

National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.

Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.

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