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AFL umpire felt 'threatened, intimidated' by Hawks duo

AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 23

Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal proceedings against former union boss John Setka and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

The AFL has suspended one of its umpires for dressing up as notorious terrorist Osama Bin Laden at an end-of-season function.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Australian Building and Construction Commission warned staff not to campaign against Labor’s election

Secret documents from inside the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) reveal staff were warned against directing industry bodies and supporters to help the Morrison government win the 2022 federal election.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Govt attacked over scrapping of ABCC

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has used the first Question Time of the new parliament to attack the government over the abolition of the construction watchdog.

AAP · Jul 26, 2022

CFMEU and subcontractor fined over illegal picketing at Adelaide apartment construction site

A South Australia business and the state's construction union have been penalised $384,000 over unlawful picketing during the building of the $27 million East Terrace apartments.

ABC News · Jul 4, 2022