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Bankrupts, botox and a serial killer: the colourful world of George Alex
The notorious underworld figure has been ordered to attend court despite his “conscientious injector” doctor telling the court that jail was “a terrible idea”.
- by Kate McClymont and Patrick Begley
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George Alex found guilty of $10m tax fraud conspiracy
After a six-month trial and more than a month of deliberations, the jury returned guilty verdicts for the construction boss and three co-accused.
- by Patrick Begley and Sarah McPhee
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Political lobbying
ICAC wants to know if Labor will reform lobbying. Its letters went unanswered for months
Seventeen months into its first term, the Minns government has yet to accept key recommendations from the corruption watchdog.
- by Patrick Begley
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Immigration
Dutton says he apologised for Lebanese Muslim remarks. Community leaders never heard it
Five leaders of Australia’s Lebanese Muslim community say they have no recollection of Dutton ever saying sorry for his remarks about immigration mistakes.
- by Patrick Begley
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Indigenous
Police had a plan to help reduce Aboriginal incarceration. Then this happened ...
Prison numbers are going in the wrong direction for Aboriginal people. But NSW Police say they should not be held accountable for helping to bring them down.
- by Patrick Begley
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University
‘A very curious deal’: The $340m uni campus with a $1.8b price tag
Property developer Lang Walker gave generously to Western Sydney University. His company stands to gain far more.
- by Patrick Begley
Australia news LIVE: Labor-Greens fight over Gaza war escalates; Costello denies pushing journalist
A dispute about a $1 billion defence deal has escalated the federal government’s angry clash with the Greens over misinformation about Israel’s invasion of Gaza. Plus, a video has emerged appearing to show Nine’s chair pushing a journalist to the ground. Follow live here.
- by Lachlan Abbott and Patrick Begley
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Legal Cannabis
How big business pushes a product it’s not allowed to advertise
Strict laws forbid the promotion of prescription medicines. But medicinal cannabis companies are getting creative - and business is booming.
- by Angus Thomson and Patrick Begley
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Crime
‘Not the actions of a man of grace’: Bishop rebuked for ‘sordid’ behaviour
A criminal charge was dismissed but a magistrate found Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel had still taken advantage of a “vulnerable and confused young woman for his own pleasure”.
- by Patrick Begley
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Missing person
Three charged after bodies found where Australian brothers disappeared
Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and US national Jack Carter Rhoad were last seen on April 27, according to authorities in Baja California.
- by Sherryn Groch, Marta Pascual Juanola, Patrick Begley and Alex Crowe
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Streaming
‘A playground for degenerates’: The dark corners of an Australian streaming giant
Kick.com, the second largest livestreaming platform in the world, was created by an Australian billionaire. It’s increasingly known for content that crosses the line.
- by Patrick Begley