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Simon Letch colour illo / illustration Credit card fraud, robbery, hack illustration for Smart Investor.

The ‘fraud triangle’ crushing our trust, from gangs to the NDIS

One Herald front page contained a dismal trifecta that’s eating away at our social fabric.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness

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Annalouise Spence has been refused bail.

‘Overwhelming case’: Billionaire’s ex-secretary refused bail over alleged $1.6m fraud

Sitting alone in a small room, the former secretary for billionaire Judith Neilson appeared to be fighting back tears upon hearing the judge’s decision.

  • Kate McClymont
GIF: Police raid the home of Annalouise Spence.

Police raid home of billionaire’s ex-private secretary in luxury goods fraud investigation

Neighbours were woken by loud shouts followed by shattering glass as police raided the home of the former private secretary to philanthropist Judith Neilson.

  • Kate McClymont
Judith Neilson’s former private secretary Annalouise “Lou” Spence.

‘Profound betrayal’: The billionaire and her secretary’s $1.5m sequin-studded fraud

Billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson has accused her secretary of stealing $1.5 million for first-class flights, a Rolex and Jimmy Choos.

  • Kate McClymont
Lee Mathews “Clementine” shirt and “Tabi” pants. Stele sculpture by Liu Jianhua.

A 60-seat table and a staircase fit for a horse: Judith Neilson’s home is one of a kind

The 79-year-old billionaire art patron gives Jacqueline Maley a rare look inside for a frank conversation about legacy, philanthropy and her modest childhood.

  • Jacqueline Maley
After a lengthy review, billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson’s journalism institute is set to return with a new direction in 2024.

Judith Neilson Institute to return in 2024 with a hands-on approach

Billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson’s bid to save journalism is ready to be revived after a year of turmoil.

  • Calum Jaspan
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Billionaire Judith Neilson and the executive director of her journalism institute, Mark Ryan, parted ways earlier this year.

Judith Neilson Institute employees shown the door

Billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson is still conducting a review into her institute’s contribution to journalism as the not-for-profit’s overhaul claims more scalps.

  • Zoe Samios
'Mr & Mrs Franklin': Jesinta Campbell and Lance 'Buddy' Franklin were recently married in a private ceremony.

Star Swan flies under radar over Hawthorn scandal

Buddy Franklin’s focus is on Saturday’s grand final, not the racism scandal surrounding his old club Hawthorn.

  • Andrew Hornery
Billionaire Judith Neilson and the executive director of her journalism institute, Mark Ryan, have parted ways.

Ousted boss of Judith Neilson Institute seeks legal advice over dismissal

“It’s been a very disappointing episode to say the least, made more so by the fact that no coherent rationale has been provided,” Mark Ryan said.

  • Zoe Samios
Billionaire Judith Neilson and the executive director of her journalism institute, Mark Ryan have officially parted ways.

Mark Ryan exits embattled journalism institute

The head of Judith Neilson’s journalism institute has left the organisation after months of negotiations over an exit package.

  • Zoe Samios