Merivale VIP Matthew Palavidis arriving at Waverley local court on Friday

Merivale VIP allegedly sexually touched waitress as a ‘present’ to himself

He allegedly attempted to undo a waitress’s top as a “present” to himself,a court has heard,as he was served a bump of caviar in one of the hospitality giant’s venues in Coogee.

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The stakes are high,and the swing is on in safe seats held by Labor ministers.

Hostile and deeply divided:In south-west Sydney,it’s an election campaign like never before

Harnessing anger over Gaza,independents are posing an unprecedented threat to Labor in heartland seats.

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Daniel Johns posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the ambush.

‘It wasn’t hard’:Man who confronted PM in hotel lobby walked straight in

A man who claims he ambushed Anthony Albanese has said he walked straight into a Melbourne hotel lobby,despite increased security measures amid rising threats against politicians.

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Campaign security concern as Albanese ambushed by alt-right media at Melbourne hotel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been ambushed in the lobby of his Melbourne hotel in confrontations captured and shared on far-right social media pages.

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Sylvester Terzini (left) and his father Maurice at their former venue,Snack Kitchen.

Hospitality king Maurice Terzini resigns as Bondi Icebergs director

His resignation comes after allegations he protected his son Sylvester Terzini following multiple sexual assault claims. Both have denied the allegations.

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Maurice Terzini and his Instagram post.

‘Devastating,damaging,hurtful’:Maurice Terzini responds to sexual assault claims against son

The Icebergs founder also says he is a victim of attacks on his reputation.

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Sylvester and Maurice Terzini

Texts reveal hospitality king knew of sex assault claims against son as more victims come forward

There are now at least nine alleged victims of Sylvester Terzini,with texts showing Icebergs founder Maurice Terzini allegedly paid $60,000 to help his son.

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Exiled Hong Kong lawyer Kevin Yam.

$200k to betray a neighbour:The Hong Kong letters pursuing dissidents in Australia

The office of Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised concerns with Chinese authorities after letters appeared on Australian doorsteps offering large sums of money for information about dissidents.

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Restaurateur Maurice Terzini will take leave from Icebergs Dining Room as it conducts an investigation into allegations raised by this masthead.

Maurice Terzini to take leave from Icebergs,investors launch investigation

An Icebergs Dining Room spokesperson said Maurice Terzini will take a leave of absence after allegations against his son revealed by this masthead.

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From Bondi’s Icebergs to Melbourne fine dining:Son of Terzini empire accused of sexual attacks and violence

Diners think of the ocean,sand and trendy Italo-Australian cuisine. Alleged victims think of a powerful father wrestling with his son’s dark secrets.

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