Lawlessness,violence:Anti-corruption expert unveils interim CFMEU findings

Lawlessness,violence:Anti-corruption expert unveils interim CFMEU findings

The barrister tasked with investigating allegations against the CFMEU has released scathing findings about the union.

  • byCassandra Morgan andPatrick Hatch

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Bankrupts,botox and a serial killer:the colourful world of George Alex
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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”.

  • byKate McClymont andPatrick Begley
Restaurateur embroiled in feud with Mick Gatto charged with gun offences

Restaurateur embroiled in feud with Mick Gatto charged with gun offences

Jamal Mohammad was charged by the Viper taskforce after allegedly being found with two guns and ammunition at his home last year.

  • byCameron Houston
John Silvester on the underworld figures infiltrating the CFMEU

John Silvester on the underworld figures infiltrating the CFMEU

The Naked City columnist discusses the psychology of the underworld figures who have allegedly infiltrated one of the nation’s most powerful unions.

Jamal Mohammad brings the fashion to his court dispute with Mick Gatto
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Jamal Mohammad brings the fashion to his court dispute with Mick Gatto

It is unclear if Melbourne restaurateur Jamal Mohammad will triumph in his legal battle with Mick Gatto,but he is winning in the fashion stakes.

  • byStephen Brook andKishor Napier-Raman
The photo that has the Brethren flock all atwitter

The photo that has the Brethren flock all atwitter

The publication of a picture of the leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has generated feverish discussion about how it came to our reporter.

  • byDavid Estcourt andKishor Napier-Raman
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Restaurateur launches private prosecution against Mick Gatto
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Restaurateur launches private prosecution against Mick Gatto

Jamal Mohammad has been granted an interim intervention order against Mick Gatto after filing charges against the former heavyweight boxer in the Melbourne Magistrates Court,where he has made a series of explosive but unsubstantiated allegations.

  • byCameron Houston andChris Vedelago
Scott Morrison goes to Hawaii over summer. Again

Scott Morrison goes to Hawaii over summer. Again

The former PM just can’t get enough of the islands.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman
‘He’s a beast’:In secret recording,ex-lawyer details bashing by own bodyguard
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‘He’s a beast’:In secret recording,ex-lawyer details bashing by own bodyguard

A recording of a conversation between Pat Lennon and an associate also reveals the former lawyer’s plan to seek retribution against people who provided information for media articles.

  • byCameron Houston
Scrapped building watchdog could have dealt with Gatto intervention:opposition

Scrapped building watchdog could have dealt with Gatto intervention:opposition

Coalition industrial relations spokesperson Michaelia Cash said the government had stripped away the “last line of defence between a vibrant building sector and ... chaos” following revelations Gatto had warned an architect he could cause him “grief” should he not meet him over a stalled project.

  • byAngus Thompson
‘We can cause you grief’:Gatto’s words of warning to construction whistleblower

‘We can cause you grief’:Gatto’s words of warning to construction whistleblower

The underworld figure has long played a role in the building industry but rarely would people speak publicly about it,until now.

  • byNick McKenzie andDavid Marin-Guzman