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  • NDIS fraud syndicate targeted in Operation Benz

    NDIS fraud syndicate targeted in Operation Benz
    May 3 2026
    Operation Benz has uncovered an alleged NDIS fraud scheme where a participant is accused of submitting fake claims to their own legitimate NDIS business, keeping all the money. Police raids across Brisbane, Cairns and far north Queensland seized nearly $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, gold and silver, with the investigation targeting more than $5 million allegedly stolen from the NDIS by a suspected criminal syndicate. The government estimates fraud accounts for approximately 8% of total NDIS spending and has increased enforcement staff from 30 to 500 people to combat the problem.

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    4 Min.
  • NDIS fraud syndicate targeted in Operation Benz

    NDIS fraud syndicate targeted in Operation Benz
    May 3 2026
    Operation Benz has uncovered an alleged NDIS fraud scheme where a participant is accused of submitting fake claims to their own legitimate NDIS business, keeping all the money. Police raids across Brisbane, Cairns and far north Queensland seized nearly $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, gold and silver, with the investigation targeting more than $5 million allegedly stolen from the NDIS by a suspected criminal syndicate. The government estimates fraud accounts for approximately 8% of total NDIS spending and has increased enforcement staff from 30 to 500 people to combat the problem.

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    4 Min.
  • NDIS fraud syndicate targeted in Operation Benz

    NDIS fraud syndicate targeted in Operation Benz
    May 3 2026
    Operation Benz has uncovered an alleged NDIS fraud scheme where a participant is accused of submitting fake claims to their own legitimate NDIS business, keeping all the money. Police raids across Brisbane, Cairns and far north Queensland seized nearly $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, gold and silver, with the investigation targeting more than $5 million allegedly stolen from the NDIS by a suspected criminal syndicate. The government estimates fraud accounts for approximately 8% of total NDIS spending and has increased enforcement staff from 30 to 500 people to combat the problem.

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    4 Min.
  • Hugh Jackman on The Sheep Detectives and finding joy

    Hugh Jackman on The Sheep Detectives and finding joy
    May 3 2026
    Hugh Jackman stars in The Sheep Detectives, a film based on an international bestseller about a shepherd named George whose flock must solve their owner's murder. The movie was filmed in the UK and features an all-star voice cast including Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Patrick Stewart. Jackman discusses his emotional connection to the script, which made him cry three times while reading it, and the positive audience reaction at the premiere.

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    5 Min.
  • Trump launches Project Freedom as ISIS brides seek return

    Trump launches Project Freedom as ISIS brides seek return
    May 3 2026
    Donald Trump has announced Project Freedom to rescue ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, warning the US will respond with force if the humanitarian effort is interfered with. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirms Australia is engaging with the US, UK and France on efforts to reopen the strait and wants Iran to negotiate a deal. Wong also addresses the Australian government's refusal to repatriate 13 women and children with alleged ISIS links attempting to return from Syria, stating they will face the full force of the law if they return.

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    5 Min.
  • Negative gearing changes loom despite election promise

    Negative gearing changes loom despite election promise
    May 3 2026
    The Australian government is preparing to introduce significant changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax from next week, despite the Prime Minister's 2022 election promise not to touch negative gearing. The proposed reforms could fundamentally alter how investment properties are taxed, potentially requiring properties to be positively geared rather than allowing tax deductions for losses. Dr Christian Bayliss from Fort Lake Asset Management suggests the government is leveraging its strong political position to implement major tax reform, though the changes may need to be grandfathered to avoid devastating impacts on current property investors.

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    2 Min.
  • Queensland opens land for fuel security chain

    Queensland opens land for fuel security chain
    May 3 2026
    Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced six parcels of government-owned land will be made available for fuel storage tanks and refineries stretching from Townsville to Brisbane. The initiative aims to improve fuel security and sovereign capability, with the state government unlocking the land while relying on private companies to fund and operate the facilities. The plan addresses concerns about Australia's 30-day fuel supply and heavy reliance on overseas refineries, though industry experts warn implementation could take years and require billions in investment.

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    4 Min.
  • Royal commission into anti-Semitism begins public hearings

    Royal commission into anti-Semitism begins public hearings
    May 3 2026
    The Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism holds its first public hearings following the deadly Bondi terror attack in December 2024 that killed 15 people. Jewish Australians are presenting testimonies about experiencing years of abuse, assault and exclusion, whilst living under permanent police security at schools and synagogues. The commission has received over 5,700 submissions and will examine security failings, police resourcing on the day of the attack, and how known individuals were able to lawfully hold weapons and carry out the massacre.

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    4 Min.