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Fiona Byrne

Fiona Byrne

Fiona Byrne is the CBD columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Kyle Sandilands leaving the Federal Court in late March, 2026.

Kyle Sandilands and ARN close in on settlement to avert blockbuster trial

The former radio shock jock has started laying the groundwork for his next venture, which is shaping up as a subscription-based live online show with audio and video.

  • John Buckley and Fiona Byrne

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks with the media outside a Melbourne venue on Friday night.

Hanson pledges to work with Coalition in Victoria as protesters target moved fundraiser

A planned One Nation fundraiser has been moved to a new, secret location after protesters vowed to demonstrate outside the original venue.

  • Sherryn Groch, Angus Delaney and Fiona Byrne
Bruce McWilliam pictured at his Sydney home in 2020.

Media mogul Bruce McWilliam wades into fight over Paddington development

The former Kerry Stokes consigliere has joined the chorus of voices against a development proposal for 160 Oxford Street in Paddington, where he’s co-owner of a nearby shopfront.

  • John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
Senator Jess Collins (right) and her husband Ben Collins (left).

Inside the complaints made against a Liberal senator’s husband

Two complaints seen by CBD claimed the behaviour of Ben Collins, dating back to November 2023, was “intimidating” and “aggressive”.

  • Max Maddison, John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
ABC radio broadcaster Charlie Pickering has described as “problematic” the ABC’s decision to appoint Grace Tame as a podcast host.

Charlie Pickering joins criticism of ABC’s Grace Tame podcast deal

ABC radio broadcaster Pickering has described as “problematic” the ABC’s decision to appoint Grace Tame as a podcast host.

  • Fiona Byrne
KPMA Australia chairman Martin Sheppard and CEO Andrew Yates during a hearing at Parliament House in Canberra in 2024.

What whistleblower scandal? KPMG continues to dish out advice

The imbroglio enveloping the consultancy giant reached a new gear with the resignation of its CEO on Friday. But the saga hasn’t stopped the firm dishing out tips.

  • John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
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Jess Wilson.

Jess Wilson’s forklift foray sparks safety investigation

The unlikely furore around the opposition leader’s forklift driving skills has led to a WorkSafe probe.

  • Fiona Byrne
New deputy leader of the Nationals, Darren Chester, centre.

Darren Chester hasn’t sent a fax for 15 years – but he’s still charging us for the line

The bizarre expense is one of the quirkier politicians’ costs disclosed, along with Bob Katter and Scott Buchholz spending more than $50,000 on flags.

  • John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
Richard Marles, Australia’s defense minister, left, and Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign affairs minister, during a news conference at the US Department of State in Washington, DC in December last year.

Richard Marles and Penny Wong spend $179,401 on US trip

An expenses scandal that sent the Albanese government into a tailspin late last year hasn’t deterred Labor ministers from shelling out to discharge their duties.

  • John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
Justin McKeone in St Tropez in 2019.

Former high-flying Melbourne socialite facing bankruptcy claim

Once married to a Miss Universe Australia beauty queen, Justin McKeone has mounting legal troubles as he faces claims he has failed to pay back his former employer.

  • Fiona Byrne