This Month
Catalano’s grip over family assets slipping
The disgraced businessman already resigned as executive chairman of Australian Community Media last week. Now, he’s lost his family companies’ directorships too.
Luke Sayers’ wife wants a jury to hear her claims against him
The former president of Carlton Football Club is locked in a legal battle with his spouse, who is accusing him of defaming her and invading her privacy.
Harrods is still haunted by crimes of former owner Al Fayed
The famous retailer has set aside millions to compensate victims of the serial sexual abuser, but many believe the public statements of contrition are just window dressing.
February
The AFL’s new bad cop: The rise of Sharon McCrohan
From Labor politics to Afterpay and now Australia’s wealthiest sporting code, Sharon McCrohan has spent decades wielding influence from the shadows.
Luke Sayers’ medical issue blamed for photo scandal
Just when we thought the saga couldn’t get more tawdry, it has.
Dan Andrews, Alan Joyce recruited for Luke Sayers’ thank you lunch
Cate Sayers’ defamation case against her estranged husband is showing the extent to which he has found support from Melbourne’s institutions and personalities.
January
How the AFL and Richard Goyder hired Luke Sayers’ spinner
If the AFL thought it could leave its problems with the lewd photo posted on Luke Sayers’ X account or executive recruitment in 2025, it was wrong.
Jamie Briggs joins the Sayers circus
Luke Sayers’ network may be distancing themselves from the former Carlton president, but at Tenet Advisory, big names are jumping in feet first.
Inside the long tail of the Luke Sayers lewd photo scandal
It’s been more than a year since the now-infamous post appeared on Sayers’ X profile. But a new defamation case this week shows the saga isn’t going away.
December 2025
The breakthroughs that led to the AFR’s biggest stories of 2025
Our reporters take you beyond the headlines and behind the scenes to reveal how they broke some of this year’s standout stories.
Death threats and doxxing: Coldplay kiss-cam woman breaks silence
The woman who was caught cuddling with her married CEO on the concert audience camera says that was the first time the pair had touched.
October 2025
4 ways to avoid a Deloitte-style AI disaster at work
To avoid ending up on the front page due to your own AI stuff-up, the experts have some simple rules to maintain ethical, and safe, practice.
September 2025
Government plans super investment reforms after Shield collapse
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino is working on new rules with the corporate regulator to crack down on high-pressure sales tactics being used on social media.
Macquarie’s $321m Shield payout is a warning to other trustees
Macquarie’s admission that it didn’t fulfil its duties as a superannuation trustee is as important to ASIC as the money it’s paying back to investors in Shield.
WiseTech billionaire escapes Mark Latham’s AVO dust up
The politician is dropping a request for documents concerning Richard White’s communications with the former Labor leader’s ex-partner Nathalie Matthews.
August 2025
How a kingpin of Christian music was brought undone
An Australian journalist’s investigation into sexual misconduct by superstar Michael Tait has led to a reckoning for the industry.
The dark underbelly of the Christian music business
American singer Michael Tait has faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and drug abuse, sending shockwaves through the community.
July 2025
Fake review scandal rocks Brisbane’s suburban real estate agents
Realtors in the city’s inner suburbs are at war over made-up testimonials. Now one agent is hitting back with a 12-minute video on YouTube.
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‘Sex-trafficking’ from Australia alleged in sports agent lawsuit
A woman referred to as Jane Doe in a civil complaint alleges that Jonathan Barnett “trafficked” her from Australia and kept her as a “sex slave”.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after being cleared of serious charges
The music mogul was convicted of prostitution-related charges but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering that could have put him behind bars for life.
