Top Stories – Wednesday 6 April, 2016
Three Aussie men named among the world’s biggest tax villains
Here’s how a former ATO official, a famous fraudster and a banned stock trader ended up in the infamous Panama Papers. Read more
Bank regulator warns of dodgy practices ‘eerily similar’ to pre-GFC
Secret documents reveal the big four put us at risk of a property bubble burst in 2007. The problem may now be even worse. Read more
Waleed Aly’s Gold Logie nomination slammed by his television ‘peers’
Here’s why the television industry has been surprisingly hesitant to celebrate multi-talented star of The Project. Read more
ABC at risk of budget cuts to investigative journalism, fact checking
The government is accused of secretly wanting to hamstring the broadcaster’s ability to hold powerful politicians to account. Read more
Aldi shoppers threaten boycott over controversial item
The supermarket chain has been inundated with complaints from customers. They’re furious the German chain is still selling this product. Read more
Why everyone in professional tennis seems to hate Maria Sharapova
Backlash on tour against suspended star continues, with the Russian dubbed ‘arrogant, conceited, cold and unlikeable’. Read more
Panama Papers: how Malcolm Turnbull can take immediate action
ANALYSIS: The PM is staying quiet on this huge financial scandal, amid calls for decisive action. There’s one simple thing he could do. Read more
The violent public transport ‘epidemic’ no one wants to talk about
The problem is allegedly so extreme, some experts are calling for segregation on trains to protect commuters from ‘thugs and perverts’. Read more
For these people, the property plunge is already underway
It’s bad news for landlords, but these telling statistics have renters around the nation rubbing their hands together. Read more
Promising treatment provides new hope for severe asthma sufferers
Doctors hope this simple procedure will improve the lives of thousands and reduce the need for frequent inhaler use. Read more
How to boost the balance of your retirement fund by 68 per cent
Growing your superannuation massively may be as easy as making a phone call, according to a group of expert data analysts. Read more
Don’t talk about yourself’: rapper’s bizarre demands leaked
Will.i.am was left red-faced when a journalist leaked this embarrassing document, but it’s not the most outlandish request we’ve seen. Read more