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MYSTERIOUS: Luke sayers - What They Never Told You

A family holiday, a lewd photo and a defamation suit. Inside the Luke Sayers saga and the AFL’s day in court

In court documents, Cate Sayers claims the AFL took only two weeks to clear her husband of making the social media post and any wrongdoing

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

AAP

From the Pocket: after an off-season clouded by tragedy, high farce and a cyclone, let the games begin

Trouble has followed the AFL and its clubs across the summer with the season to now launch with only two matches in Sydney this weekend

The Guardian - AU

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Priestley succeeds Sayers as Blues AFL president

Businessman Rob Priestley will take over as Carlton president, following last month's dramatic resignation of Luke Sayers from the role.

AAP

Luke Sayers steps down as Carlton president amid controversy over X account hack

Luke Sayers has resigned as Carlton president despite an Australian Football League (AFL) investigation finding his X account was hacked and he was not responsible for posting a lewd image. The incident, which occurred on January 8, triggered public scrutiny and led to Sayers’ decision to step down, citing the…

The Times of India

Blues president stands down after AFL investigation

Carlton have announced Luke Sayers has stood down as president after the embattled club figure was cleared of posting a lewd image on social media by the AFL.

AAP

PwC to face scrutiny over advice to clients that might allegedly ‘mislead or subvert’ foreign investment review board

ATO discloses concerns that date back to 2019 in response to questions from Greens senator Barbara Pocock

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Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension

Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club.

AAP

'Totally unacceptable': PwC boss sorry for tax scandal

The new head of PwC Australia has apologised at a Senate hearing for the firm's role in passing on confidential Treasury information to private sector clients.

AAP

PwC Australia blocked from breaking up business by global management in 2018, Senate inquiry hears

Former CEO Luke Sayers says ‘Project Kookaburra’ sought to sell off consultancy business amid concerns about conflicts of interests

The Guardian - AU

PwC scandal: Australian Tax Office tried to get federal police to investigate in 2018

Tax office tells Senate committee it did not have the investigative powers to secure enough evidence from consultancy firm, hampering efforts to persuade federal police to investigate

The Guardian - AU

Carlton board member Craig Mathieson quits after dressing room spat with president Luke Sayers

Carlton board member Craig Mathieson quits after a heated verbal exchange with the club's president in the change rooms after the team's loss to Sydney.

ABC News

Carlton president moves to ease pressure on Voss

Carlton president Luke Sayers has guaranteed coach Michael Voss will serve out his three-year contract which expires at the end of next season.

AAP

Carlton and Cook stuck in a vicious cycle of hope, hype and hurt

After another terrible loss, Carlton is a club in tatters with the coach, captain and CEO staring down the barrel of frustrated fans and angry ‘assassins’

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Stepping into the mainstream: how the Herald Sun amplified conspiracy theories about Daniel Andrews’ 2021 fall

Front page story about Victorian premier’s Sorrento accident revived and legitimised theories previously contained to fringe far-right groups

The Guardian - AU

A fiasco for the ages at Essendon but meaningful change remains unlikely

A full-scale review of the embattled AFL club appears to lack resolve to turn over every stone

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