Pledge to 'wreck' mayor aired at corruption hearing A former councillor and rogue developer's lawyer admitted he planned to bring down a mayor, as a corruption inquiry probing Liberal Party figures concludes. AAP · Sep 29
Developer denies reported links to organised crime A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
Sparklers to petrol: attacks on YouTuber home escalated A group of men allegedly tried to set the home of a popular YouTuber on fire using sparklers, then ramped up their efforts by dousing the residence in petrol. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
'Fledgling' bikie bailed over YouTuber arson attack The alleged getaway driver in the firebombing of a popular YouTuber's house plans to fight the charges, a court has been told. AAP · Oct 3, 2024
Alleged bikie charged over YouTuber firebombing Police allege a second man due to face court over the alleged firebombing of YouTuber Friendlyjordies' house is linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang. AAP · Jun 7, 2024
Afternoon Update: expert finds no evidence of ‘gas the Jews’ chant at rally; two killed by Sydney freight train; and Amazon profits surge Examination finds with ‘overwhelming certainty’ that the words used at march near Sydney Opera House were ‘where’s the Jews?’, police say The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024
YouTuber Friendlyjordies takes down video after alleged death threats Jordan Shanks-Markovina says he removed 2022 video because he did not want the ‘death of innocent people’ on his conscience The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024
Afternoon Update: why Australia said no to US warship request; Matildas sellout streak continues; and Melbourne mourns ‘a true icon’ Coalition and Labor agree that Australia’s focus should be in the Indo-Pacific The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023
Crime-gang swoop expected after fire at YouTuber's home Police have arrested and charged one man with alleged links to a crime gang over a fire that damaged an internet personality's home. AAP · Dec 20, 2023
Hunt for crime gang after fire at YouTuber's home Police have released footage of two cars seen near an internet personality's home when a fire broke out at the property. AAP · Nov 21, 2023
Youtuber friendlyjordies’ Sydney home allegedly ‘firebombed’ Controversial YouTuber Jordan Shanks-Markovina is unharmed after his home was set alight in a suspected arson attack early Wednesday morning. The New Daily · Nov 23, 2022
Friendlyjordies safe after home firebombed Police have launched an investigation after the Sydney home of YouTuber Friendlyjordies was found ablaze for the second time in a week. AAP · Nov 23, 2022
Police investigating 'suspicious' blaze at Bondi home of comedian friendlyjordies Police probe a "suspicious" blaze at comedian Jordan Shanks-Markovina's Sydney home — the YouTuber's lawyers claim the property was "firebombed", although he wasn't there at the time. ABC News · Nov 23, 2022
Michael Pascoe: The latest casino scandal is just another sideshow Star is just a headline-grabbing sideshow to the real story that is too big for the NSW government to think of tackling. The New Daily · Sep 13, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022 ClubsNSW warned Friendlyjordies that whistleblower interview was in contempt of court Club lobby said refusal to delete YouTube video would make ‘matters worse’ for former employee Troy Stolz
Reason · Jun 20, 2022 Australia Offers a Terrifying Vision of an Internet Without Section 230 What happens when YouTube and Facebook can be held liable for their users’ speech?