'Wasteful and destructive' battle over north shore mansion renovations

A man deemed a 'vexatious' litigant in every sense of the word" in the NSW Supreme Court.

From pinot to porridge, Ian Macdonald to spend seven years behind bars

From pinot to porridge, Ian Macdonald is to spend seven years behind bars.

Company linked to Macdonald's referee given land for $1

Writing a character reference for corrupt former Labor minister was probably the least mining the magnate could do.

Former Obeid lawyer 'received $24 million extortion payment'

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Property lawyer Sevag Chalabian, who has not been charged, has had a trust fund seized by police.

Moses and Eddie Obeid waive right to committal hearing

The hearing was for a magistrate to determine whether there was enough evidence for the matter to go to trial.

Wheeler dealer Greg Jones facing bankruptcy over AmEx debt

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The businessman who allegedly promised disgraced minister Ian Macdonald a multi-million dollar cut from a corrupt mining deal is now facing bankruptcy.

'You should be running everything,' said Jones

"There is one bloke in Macquarie Street who has been working his butt off and doing a damn good job in difficult circumstances, and this is the Primary Industries Minister – Ian Macdonald," enthused broadcaster Alan Jones about the now convicted criminal.

Former rich-lister used 'court as an ATM' to rip off his friends

Stephen Larkin used the court system to fleece his friends, acquaintances and even his treating doctor.

Jailed ex minister Eddie Obeid loses bid to have Mount Penny case delayed

A last-ditch attempt by Eddie and Moses Obeid to have their upcoming committal hearing delayed for a third time has been denied.