Reprisal fears after shooting hit on ‘Angel of Death’
Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.
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Construction workers plan protests over takeover move
Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.
Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU
Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.
Tens of thousands rally at CFMEU protests across nation
Thousands of CFMEU members across Australia have walked off job sites in unprotected industrial action to protest the union's administrative takeover.
CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils
More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.
Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal
All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.
Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle
The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.
CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag
The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.
CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms
The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.
CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk
Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.
CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch
National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.
CFMEU worksite ‘reign of terror’ must end: contractors
Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.
Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold
No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.
Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects
The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.
‘All options on table’ to halt alleged union-bikie link
Allegations that CFMEU delegates have links to the underworld has prompted the minister to put the union on notice there will be appropriate repercussions.
Advice sought on ‘abhorrent’ alleged union crime links
The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.
Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss
Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.
Granny-flat hideout clue in search for drug diver
Police have carried out a forensic search on a Sydney property where a missing Brazilian man linked to a Newcastle cocaine haul is thought to have hidden out.
Tobacco arson ‘puppeteer’ arrested in cross-state raids
Police in two states have arrested 13 people who were allegedly part of an organised crime group and seized millions of illicit cigarettes, and stolen cars.
Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home
Detectives are investigating after a man reported to be fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre was shot dead outside his home in Melbourne.
Lawyer hit in brazen shooting tight-lipped with police
Investigators hope the release of CCTV showing the lead-up to lawyer Mahmoud Abbas's Sydney shooting will help them find the gunman.
Criminal conflict behind foiled rapper kill plot: cops
An accused criminal cell allegedly hired to murder gang rivals has been dismantled by police after it targeted members of Sydney drill rap group ONEFOUR.
Innocent trio shot in bungled hit before gang crackdown
Four people have been charged over the murder of a man who died in a public shooting police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring
An alleged ringleader of a $228 million Chinese money laundering syndicate has been released on bail despite fears he will flee the country in a private jet.
Hakan Ayik arrested in Turkey in major crime operation
Turkey has arrested Hakan Ayik, who is wanted in Australia, and 36 others involved in an "international armed organised crime organisation".
Teen accused of leading drug container-breaking gang
Five men have been charged in Sydney after $105 million worth of cocaine was found hidden in legitimately imported shipping containers.
Accused $1m coin launderer had ‘unexplained wealth’
One of the duo accused of laundering more than $1 million in damaged coins owned a string of properties despite having only a modest income, a court has heard.
Police bust ATM fraudsters in card skimming syndicate
A group of alleged ATM fraudsters linked to an international crime syndicate have been accused of installing card skimmers across Australia's east coast.
Elite task force formed to tackle Sydney underworld war
A task force of 100 officers will probe Sydney's underworld gang war with another man gunned down in a public, execution-styled murder.
Gun found after major Sydney drug lord shot in ambush
Police have uncovered a gun after notorious Sydney criminal Alen Moradian, a major player in Sydney's underworld, was shot dead in a brazen daytime ambush.
Boat breakdown helps cops bust 800kg cocaine shipment
The discovery of a huge haul of cocaine on a vessel off the West Australian coast appears to be an example of how cartels have changed their distribution plans.