Toxic No 10: Starmer's Ethics Probe & McSweeney Fire
Keir Starmer refers himself to ethics advisor over football regulator appointment. Exclusive links revealed between lobbying firm and Downing Street communications chief.
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Probe into Starmer aide's lobbying firm stake
Calls grow for inquiry into Keir Starmer's communications director Tim Allan over his stake in a lobbying firm and contacts with a senior consultant. Read the full investigation.
BAT accused of hypocrisy over Zambia tobacco lobbying
British American Tobacco lobbied against health measures in Africa that are UK law. Campaigners call it 'utter hypocrisy' as 7,000 Zambians die annually from tobacco-related illnesses.
Fortune Teller Arrested Over Alleged $70m Sydney Fraud
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney has been arrested over an alleged $70m fraud scheme, exploiting vulnerable clients with promises of billionaire futures. Discover the full story.
NSW targets property underquoting with $110k fines
New South Wales plans to introduce Victoria-style underquoting laws with fines up to $110,000. Learn how this impacts property buyers and agents.
Minns: 'Errant Email' Caused Neo-Nazi Rally Notification Fail
NSW Premier Chris Minns suggests a misdirected email may explain why his office wasn't warned about the Sydney neo-Nazi rally. Discover the security breakdown and ongoing investigation.
Police scrutiny after neo-Nazi protest in Sydney
NSW police face questions after approving neo-Nazi protest near parliament. Commissioner blames communication breakdown as premier considers new laws.
Neo-Nazi Rally at NSW Parliament: Police Response Questioned
A neo-Nazi protest targeting Jewish people occurred outside NSW Parliament. Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast investigates why police permitted it and prevention measures.
Tobacco industry lobbying blocks health tax rises
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
NSW Announces 150m Protest Exclusion Zones for Worship
New South Wales government bans protests within 150m of places of worship following neo-Nazi demonstration. Read about the new laws and community impact.
Advance Launches Last-Minute Net Zero Lobbying Campaign
Conservative advocacy group Advance pressures Liberal MPs to abandon Australia's 2050 net zero target. Lobbying intensifies ahead of parliamentary debate. Read the full story.
Albanese: Whitlam Dismissal a 'Calculated Plot'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marks the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal, calling it a 'calculated plot'. Also, Trump threatens BBC, and Melbourne plans transport expansion.
Australian Coalition Splits Over Net Zero Targets
Australia's coalition government faces internal crisis over net zero commitments as neo-Nazi rally prompts police response in NSW. Read the latest developments.
Banks escape Rachel Reeves tax raid after lobbying
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans for a major banking tax raid following fierce industry lobbying, handing Britain's financial institutions a £4bn reprieve.
Strictly Scandal: Married Star's Secret Kiss Exposed
BBC's Strictly Come Dancing faces its biggest scandal yet as leaked footage reveals a married celebrity's passionate backstage embrace with professional dancer, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world.
Sir Alan Bates Secures Post Office Scandal Settlement
After years of fighting for justice, former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has reached a significant settlement with the government, marking a pivotal moment in the Horizon IT scandal that ruined hundreds of lives.
Victor Conte, BALCO Scandal Architect, Dies at 75
Victor Conte, the controversial founder of BALCO laboratories whose steroid distribution rocked world athletics and baseball, has passed away aged 75, leaving behind a complex legacy in sports history.
Sydney Tobacco Stores Shut in Historic Health Crackdown
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Labuschagne century fuels Ashes selection buzz
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
Exxon funded climate denial in Latin America
Newly uncovered documents reveal how ExxonMobil funded conservative think tanks to spread climate misinformation throughout Latin America, undermining environmental progress in vulnerable regions.
NSW Govt strikes major crossbench deal on key reforms
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
Banned Chinese tech firms lobbied London embassy
Exclusive investigation reveals how blacklisted Chinese technology firms engaged in extensive lobbying efforts with London's diplomatic corps despite national security concerns.
Hunter Valley murder charge after woman's body found
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following the grim discovery of a woman's body at a property in Kearsley, Hunter Valley, sending shockwaves through the local community.
QLD & NSW Storm Alert: Hail, Floods, Tornadoes Threat
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive weather phenomena including giant hail and potential tornadoes.
Labour Budget Accused of Caving to Corporate Lobbyists
Exclusive investigation reveals how intense lobbying from powerful business groups has shaped Labour's first budget, raising questions about tax fairness and political influence.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward gets 3-year sentence for sex assaults
Disgraced politician Gareth Ward sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting two men while serving as NSW MP, with judge condemning his 'serious breach of trust'.
NSW fast-track laws could accelerate mining projects
Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow major mining and power projects to be fast-tracked, as Premier Chris Minns concedes they'd likely qualify under the contentious system.
NSW Prisons Lockdown as Guards Stage Mass Strike
Every state-run correctional facility in New South Wales has been plunged into lockdown after prison officers launched unprecedented industrial action, citing dangerous understaffing and rising violence.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Descends into Chaos
An explosive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry has descended into turmoil, with allegations of political interference and systemic failures threatening justice for victims.
France's Enduring Political Corruption Problem
From 19th-century scandals to modern-day controversies, political corruption remains deeply embedded in French governance. Explore how kickbacks, illicit funding and ethical lapses have persisted across generations of French leadership.
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