Consulting giant PwC has been savaged in an independent review that exposed the firm’s “shadow” culture contributing to its infamous tax leaks scandal. The review, run by former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski, was tasked with investigating revelations earlier this year that the firm’s former tax partner Peter Collins shared confidential information within the firm regarding … Read more

Police are warning of a major crackdown on drink and drug driving after a record year for road deaths, as thousands prepare to take to the stands for the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne. Officers last year nabbed a whopping 436 alleged drink and drug drivers over the busy holiday weekend, and conducted a further … Read more

New research has shed light on an “insidious” office act that women continue to face at disproportionate rates to their male counterparts. More than 50,000 Australians recently participated in news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate survey. Participants answered 50 questions, revealing their opinions on everything from work and politics to whether it’s ever appropriate to wear shorts … Read more

Summer Warne has made a heartbreaking revelation after becoming the latest contestant to be revealed on Channel 10’s The Masked Singer. Warne, 21, is the youngest child of Shane – who died in March last year aged 52 – and Simone Callahan. Watch every match of The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Live on Kayo … Read more

The most senior umpire in the AFL grand final has mounted a strong defence of the Brownlow Medal voting process ahead of his 10th straight season decider. Veteran whistleblower Matt Stevic says voting responsibility for the Brownlow should be kept with the umpires to protect the “unique” nature of the award. The 472-game umpire was … Read more

When I moved back to Britain, my home country, for four months last year, to say things were bad is an understatement. In that time, the country had two prime ministers, two monarchs and four education secretaries. Elitist, offensively out of touch, privately educated MPs squabbled over the optics of opera-going, how to get their … Read more

He’s now the enemy, but former Brisbane star Daniel McStay’s absence from Collingwood’s side in Saturday’s AFL grand final has saddened his former Lions teammates, particularly his close friend Zac Bailey. McStay, who left Brisbane at the end of last season to join the Magpies, was ruled out of the MCG decider after suffering a … Read more

Two senior ministers in the Dan Andrews government are tipped go for the top job, which means a fight for power after the premier’s shock Tuesday resignation. Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan is widely considered the frontrunner for the job but it is understood Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll will also throw his hat into the … Read more

AFL greats Jonathan Brown and Garry Lyon have been involved in a strong debate over the concussion test which forced GWS star Brent Daniels out of the closing minutes of the preliminary final loss to Collingwood. Daniels came off the ground after a spotter in the AFL Review Centre (ARC) told the Giants to give … Read more

Union workers who shut down chicken plants across Australia over a pay dispute with a major poultry supplier are back at work after voting up a new labour contract. The United Workers Union and Inghams, a major supplier to brands such as Woolworths and McDonald’s, reached an in-principle agreement on a new enterprise agreement after … Read more