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The CFMEU generated millions of dollars through the “illegitimate” use of workplace agreements as part of a “dark strategy” concealed from members and contractors, an inquiry has heard. The probe into alleged union misconduct and criminal links in Queensland has turned to financial irregularities involving the CFMEU’s state branch, including unexplained transactions and transfers. Counsel…
Cambodia’s high-profile crackdown on scam operations this year triggered a mass exodus from compounds around the country. However, a new report by Amnesty International has cast doubt on its impact on the illicit industry with the NGO saying authorities had failed to properly dismantle the “vast majority” of scam sites in the country. It said…
Australian fashion retailer Glue Store has announced its permanent closure. Earlier this year the company posted an $8.4 million loss. “After many years of bringing you the styles you love, Glue Store has permanently closed — both in store and online,” Glue said in a statement. “We are so grateful for your loyalty and support…
The South Australian government will introduce legislation to remove the rights of perpetrators of serious crimes to decide what happens with the remains of their victims. The changes to the Burial and Cremation Act will be introduced to state parliament today, on the same day as legislation to change abortion laws is set to be…
The federal government has announced more than half a billion dollars in funding to boost the sporting landscape ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The $513 million package will be delivered by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) over the next two years. It is an increase over the last round of funding,…
Brisbane home owners will face a general 3.97 per cent rate hike, with Brisbane City Council attributing it to rising fuel costs and war in the Middle East. The council handed down its rate hike today in its “sensible” 2026 budget, which was characterised by further cuts and austerity measures. The $3.9 billion budget is…
South Australian MP Sarah Game has abandoned the political party she founded to join the conservative Family First brand, marking the third time she has changed parties in less than two years. Ms Game was elected as the state’s first One Nation MP when she won her upper house seat at the 2022 state election….
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has confirmed in parliament that the half a million dollars in taxpayer-funded legal fees racked up by former ministers Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett are due to them fighting the Integrity Commission. Ms Ogilvie and Ms Howlett recently resigned to the backbench over accusations they misled parliament. Jane Howlett resigned from…
As Donald Trump flew over the French Alps towards the G7 summit this week, the postcard-like sun-drenched scene around him may have disguised a brewing storm. The stream of world leaders rushing to the Oval Office to praise Trump and shower him with gifts is so last year. In Évian-les-Bains this week, the US president…
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s flagship iron ore mining company has confirmed jobs will be cut from its Pilbara operations, but has declined to say how many people will be affected. In a statement to the ABC, Hancock Iron Ore would not say how many jobs would go, but multiple reports from industry sources put the…