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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Geoffrey Watson calls for a royal commission on the CFMEU scandal

Victorians faces a state election late this year, with the Labor government pitching for a fourth term. A key issue will be the government’s failure to deal with thuggery and corruption in the building industry, centred on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).

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Victorian attorney general lambasts integrity expert over ‘unfounded claim’ CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15bn

Rotting from the Top report author Geoffrey Watson says ‘personal attacks’ from Labor government ministers have ‘crossed a line’

The Guardian - AU

'A crime syndicate': fallout over shocking union report

A damning report has levelled extraordinary allegations a rogue union had effectively become a front for organised crime.

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Dumping militant union 'will invite construction chaos'

An inquiry into a militant union has been described how two men ruled their "personal fiefdom" by fear, intimidation and a voting hornswoggle.

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There's a lot to love about tarmac driveways – but my mum has one, and there are a couple of reasons she’s rethinking her driveway design

My mum gave me her honest opinion after living with a tarmac driveway for more than 30 years

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This is what a cavity wall actually is, how you identify one, and whether you can alter one during a renovation, according to the experts

I put your most asked questions to the pros

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Thinking of going open plan? Make sure you know how to correctly identify a partition wall before you start knocking down walls

Correctly identifying a partition wall is key if you want to embrace an open-plan layout

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It isn't too late to install a French drain in your garden – and it could be the answer to your lawn's flooding problem

Just keep an eye on the weather forecast...

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Report on Queensland CFMEU referred to police after ‘threats of violence, intimidation, misogyny’ alleged

Alleged incidents detailed in report commissioned by union administrator include fake bomb threat on work site and use of video to identify safety inspectors to expose them to harassment

The Guardian - AU

The £5 fix to stop your fence panels from rattling – DIY experts say it'll fix the problem for good

You'll never have to put up with this irritating problem ever again

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7 signs you need to replace your wooden deck – the red flags to look out for in your garden

Rotten, rusted, and bouncy in a bad way?

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How to remove rust stains on a patio – experts reveal 5 surprisingly simple methods that work

Tackle stubborn stains using everyday household staples hiding in your cupboards

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7 outdated rules to ignore when designing a small patio – experts say ditching them will transform your space

These are the traditional patio design rules you don’t always need to follow

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Can you repair patio cracks yourself? Experts reveal the two factors that make this an easy DIY job or an irreparable issue

It's possible to repair patio cracks in a few simple steps

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8 places you should never put wall panelling in your home to avoid mould, warping and other damage to your walls

Don't cause yourself a costly mistake by following this trend in these areas of the home

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Calvin Harris buys pub with best friend in his Scottish hometown

CALVIN Harris has reportedly bought the Scottish pub where he used to drink before he became a global superstar ...

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Calvin Harris buys favourite hometown pub

Calvin Harris has bought his favourite pub in his hometown of Dumfries.

The Guardian - AU

Labor rubbishes ‘reckless’ Coalition plan to crack down on CFMEU after latest allegations

Murray Watt says deregistering union’s construction division would jeopardise ongoing investigations and that new US-style laws are unnecessary

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Retaliation fears if construction union leaders return

A report from the administrator appointed to clean up a major union says a pending legal challenge to the removal of some leaders has stymied reform efforts.

The Guardian - AU

CFMEU faces fresh investigations into alleged corruption in Queensland, NSW and SA branches

Union’s administrator accepts all seven of Geoffrey Watson SC’s recommendations, including looking into alleged links to motorcycle gangs

AAP

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.

The Guardian - AU

CFMEU in ‘cycle of lawlessness’ after bikie and organised crime infiltration, probe finds

‘Violence was an accepted part of the culture, and threats of violence were a substitute for reasoned negotiations’, says interim report

The Guardian - AU

Education union calls for vice-chancellor to resign over robodebt role – as it happened

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Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

The man appointed to clean up the Victorian branch of the embattled CFMEU has resigned suddenly, as police investigations into the organisation continue.

The Guardian - AU

Fair Work nominates independent administrator to CFMEU amid criminal allegations against union

Commission proposes Mark Irving, of the Victorian bar, after allegations of criminal misconduct and bikie links against union’s construction arm

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