The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Thorburn

Bombers apologise to former CEO Thorburn

Essendon have apologised to former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn after he lasted just one day as Bombers chief executive due to his church role.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

‘It’s awakened a consciousness in me’: Collingwood urges AFL clubs to conduct racism reviews

Magpies implement 14 recommendations of Do Better review with four in progress as president Jeff Browne says new systems will build inclusive club

The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022

Bombers appoint Eagles' Vozzo as CEO

Essendon have chosen West Coast administrator Craig Vozzo as their new chief executive following the disastrous one-day appointment of Andrew Thorburn.

AAP · Dec 1, 2022

Bombers CEO saga no concern for AFLW side

Bonnie Toogood was more interested in dealing with the fallout from Essendon's AFLW loss to the Brisbane Lions than a CEO saga that was out of her control.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022

Essendon v church: how Andrew Thorburn fell from AFL grace

The club thought it was starting the week on a high. It took less than a day for all that to change

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2022

The Ferguson Report: Reserve Bank claims banking is ‘perfectly normal, everybody does it’

After the sixth rate rise, a reserved banker said, "We have to stop meetings like this." Here are Ferguson’s takes on the week’s headlines.

The New Daily · Oct 7, 2022

Legal opinions split on whether Andrew Thorburn could argue discrimination over Essendon resignation

One lawyer says the matter contrasts with Israel Folau’s sacking, as views weren’t actually expressed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022

‘That’s my Catholicism’: Daniel Andrews embarks on theological debate with archbishop over Essendon furore

Victoria’s premier denies he stirred division in the community following appointment of Andrew Thorburn

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022

Anglican Archbishop Philip Freier accuses Essendon of 'panic' over Andrew Thorburn appointment

The Anglican Archbishop for Melbourne warns organisations not to make a "knee-jerk response" to issues involving religious beliefs.

ABC News · Oct 6, 2022

A conflict in values between the club and a church at heart of Essendon saga

Let’s get one thing straight. Andrew Thorburn did not lose his job at Essendon because of his religious views.

The New Daily · Oct 5, 2022