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Real estate agents, lawyers in spotlight for money laundering crackdown

Real estate agents, lawyers in spotlight for money laundering crackdown

This masthead has reported on an alleged Chinese-Australian money laundering organisation that moved an estimated $10 billion while amassing a portfolio comprising Sydney mansions.

  • by Paul Sakkal

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The high-stakes legal battle raging between Stake.com billionaires and former crypto bro

The high-stakes legal battle raging between Stake.com billionaires and former crypto bro

The fight is being played out in the US and could spill over into Australian courts amid allegations of stolen bitcoin, lies, and fraud.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
Perspective
Perspective

Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose

At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this shiny new palace won’t help.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August, two years behind schedule

Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August, two years behind schedule

Seven years after demolition teams moved in at the old Queensland government executive building, the opening date for Queen’s Wharf has been set.

  • by Cameron Atfield
The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job
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Opinion

The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job

Steve McCann doesn’t need to meet any financial hurdles to receive a gargantuan pay package, but he’s still the best insurance policy The Star board can buy.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment

Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment

The former Lendlease and Crown Resorts boss could earn up to $10 million in bonuses by the end of the 2026 financial year.

  • by Amelia McGuire
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The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away

The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away

The Star has warned investors to brace for weaker earnings this financial year amid a lack of high rollers and inflated regulatory costs.

  • by Amelia McGuire
Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts

Former Virgin boss named new chair of Crown Resorts

John Borghetti will take the chair as the casino operator has passed its regulatory hurdles and now has to find a way to become financially profitable.

  • by Amelia McGuire
Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

One casino has been approved to operate, but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world?

  • by Harriet Alexander and Amelia McGuire
The Star not suitable for licence in any circumstance, inquiry told

The Star not suitable for licence in any circumstance, inquiry told

Counsel assisting Caspar Conde said there is no indication the casino giant is fit to be given a licence, even under the eye of a special manager.

  • by Amelia McGuire
Hard Rock denies it’s looking at The Star

Hard Rock denies it’s looking at The Star

Hard Rock said it was considering taking legal action after The Star said it was briefly in talks with its local outfit regarding a potential takeover.

  • by Amelia McGuire