12 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

38 h. ago Schools boss signed off on $67,000 ‘fungus bench’ that was flagged as biosecurity hazard

The former schools building boss has denied showing favouritism, despite his “communications fairy godmother” writing the brief for a tender her company won.

Technology

7 d. ago ‘With hindsight, yes’: Former schools boss admits he should have disclosed conflicts, ICAC hears

Anthony Manning appeared in the witness stand for the first time, where the anti-corruption watchdog heard he had referred to public servants as “oxygen thieves”.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘A trail of destruction’: Alleged drug driver rams businesses before 50km police pursuit

The 47-year-old caused up to $100,000 worth of damage before leading police on a pursuit that ended in a dramatic arrest at Sydney Airport.

Events

8 d. ago Man charged after alleged rampage leaves trail of damage across Sydney

A man has been charged after allegedly ramming a series of shopfronts in Sydney, causing an estimated $100,000 in damages, before leading police on a chase across the city.

Events

1 week ago School building boss asked staff to ‘chase’ friend over tender scheme

In December 2017 Anthony Manning told Martin Berry that a department contractor had been “chasing you for me” but was “not aware of our connection”. 

Politics

2 w. ago Melbourne police hunt thief who stole $100,000 worth of designer clothes

Police are on the hunt for a thief who stole more than $100,000 worth of designer coats and blazers during a smash-and-grab in Melbourne's CBD.

Events

2 w. ago Friend of schools boss worked on $600,000 contract before it was approved, ICAC hears

On Friday the ICAC heard from Martin Berry, whose company, Heathwest, earned more than $3 million during Anthony Manning’s time as the state’s school infrastructure boss.

Politics

3 w. ago Schools boss paid friend $100,000 for two months work, ICAC hears

ICAC’s investigation into former School Infrastructure NSW boss Anthony Manning heard he had a “command and control” management style which led to hiring rules being broken.

Politics

3 w. ago WA stolen generations members to receive $85,000 each under redress scheme

WA’s scheme is less than Victoria’s $100,000 lump sum payment but more than the $75,000 offered in New South Wales and $30,000 in South Australia.

Politics

3 w. ago Schools boss was sacked from former role over ‘isolationist’ style, ICAC told

Anthony Manning’s former boss, Sam Sangster, told ICAC on Friday that he was never asked about why he was fired from a senior position at Health Infrastructure NSW.

Politics