Dear diary: What the government’s first meetings reveal about power in NSW
In the government’s first few weeks, newly minted ministers met with newspapers, TV, Ray Hadley and billionaire nonagenarians.
- by Angus Dalton and Simone Fox Koob
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Croatian sporting clubs with fascist links promised millions in public money
State governments have pledged large grants to Croatian clubs which openly display fascist symbols linked to the Nazi-backed Ustasha regime of WWII.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Ben Schneiders
Deloitte chief refuses to disclose when he learnt of allegedly fraudulent investment scheme
It emerged during a Senate hearing that an internal investigation at Deloitte found 12 partners personally invested in the scheme run by former partner Amberjit Endow, but no internal policies were breached.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Nick McKenzie
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Racism
Healing wounds, the Jewish and Croatian community come together
Months after fascist salutes marred the Australia Cup soccer final last year, representatives of the Jewish community and Sydney United Football Club have met.
- by Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
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Crime
Nazi symbol bans could expand to other hate movements
Victoria’s ban on Nazi symbols could be expanded after an investigation into the use of fascist Ustasha symbols.
- by Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
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Genocide
The young woman selling fascist memorabilia to the Croatian diaspora
A Sydney-based online store has been openly selling Ustasha-themed memorabilia and images of World War II Croatian dictator Ante Pavelic.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Ben Schneiders
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Right-wing extremism
‘Symbols of hate’: The lingering afterlife of Croatian fascism in Australia
The legacy of Croatia’s wartime puppet regime can be seen in symbols and rituals proudly promoted in parts of the community.
- by Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
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Extremism
Fascists in our midst: the community whose leaders embrace Nazi links
Major sporting and cultural clubs in Australia’s large Croatian community openly celebrate Croatia’s fascist history
- by Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
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Religion
Nick was told to ‘cast demons out’ because he was gay. Now he questions his old church’s charity status
Like many former members of the Potter’s House Christian Fellowship, Nick Iriks is frustrated that an organisation that has left him with significant trauma is a registered charity.
- by Simone Fox Koob, Amelia Adams and Laura Sparkes
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Religion
Raised with demons: How the Potter’s House church keeps its followers under control
We take you inside the church where all diseases can be “cured by faith” and lumps in the breast “dissolve” following prayers.
- by Simone Fox Koob, Amelia Adams and Laura Sparkes
‘Gutted’: Families in limbo as builder Mahercorp enters administration
For weeks, Anthony Morgan and his partner Hayley Thornley have driven their five children past the block where their new family home is being built. Now, they don’t know what’s happening.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Lachlan Abbott