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Jarrod Bleijie refuses review into Olympics contractor with alleged bikie links
BMD came under scrutiny in the CFMEU commission of inquiry this week, amid allegations it hired a security company linked to the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang in 2024. Source link
Fourth Sydney Airport safety incident in three weeks under investigation
Airservices Australia, the government-owned organisation responsible for air traffic management, says it reported the “potential traffic conflict” between two Qantas planes to safety authorities on Tuesday. Source link
Is super a bigger political bomb than Medicare? We're about to find out
A political war over superannuation has been inflamed in the past fortnight, with both the Coalition and One Nation facing a fight with Labor and the industry. Source link
All the winners of coveted CBCA award gold stickers in 2026
A bittersweet story about a tree that becomes a pencil and a novel about a teenage boy who defies his toxic dad are among the winners at Australia’s top children’s book awards. Source link
Dozens of Origin customers' full bank accounts, ID numbers accessed in breach
Origin Energy says as many as 60 customers had their full bank account numbers accessed by a hacker in July, but customer data has not been leaked or disclosed publicly. Source link
Brethren Church denies paying influencers to harass election candidates
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church says it did not pay or coordinate with far-right influencers to harass and intimidate candidates during last year’s federal election, following allegations published in Nine newspapers. Source link
Sweat and spectacle of theatre makes it 'immortal' but challenges lurk
Australia’s musical theatre industry is facing mounting financial pressures, but performers and producers say the physical, immersive experience of live theatre is irreplaceable. Source link
Superloop turning AI savings into security and compliance boost
As call centre labour savings flatten out. Source link
As costs rise and income falls, live music industry hopes to reverse decline
Venues are struggling to bring acts and put on gigs as the costs for all aspects of live shows rise. Source link
Union row with BHP deepens after officials kicked off Port Hedland site
The ETU accuses BHP of illegally removing elected representatives at the miner’s Port Hedland operations, while the mining giant claims the union’s representatives were acting aggressively towards a female staffer. Source link