The Latest Breaking News from Matt Bekier

A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment will take the stand for a second day at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence.

A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over whether he lived up to the gaming giant's corporate values at an inquiry into The Star Sydney.

Critics say allegations against Star casino aired at gaming inquiry reflect a deeper malaise afflicting corporate Australia

A Star casino manager tells a public inquiry about "serious" and "repeated" misrepresentations the company made to the Bank of China concerning the source of millions of dollars.

Shareholders are seeking compensation for misleading or deceptive representations the company made about its compliance with regulatory obligations.

What with revelations of slack attitudes to money laundering and junket operators, the days are numbered for those at the top of Star casino.

MORNING BRIEFING: The State Emergency Service responds to flash flooding in parts of Sydney.

Australian shares rise, led by miners on strong iron ore prices, as investors assess interest rate hikes and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

CEO Matt Bekier has resigned from the company that owns The Star casino amid an inquiry into whether the casino should keep its licence.

The inquiry looking at Star Entertainment Group's suitability to run its Sydney casino hears from a senior manager that clients' gambling charges were sometimes disguised as "accommodation" on bills.

Good morning, early birds. Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man in separate incidents, and the dramatic events of Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial continue. It’s the news you need to know, with Josefine Ganko.