John O’Neill
John O’Neill is a prominent Australian sports administrator known for his pivotal role in professionalizing rugby union and soccer in Australia, now facing scrutiny as a former chairman of Star Entertainment amid legal challenges.
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Justice Lee cleared former chairman John O’Neill of allegations regarding his duties.
Former Star CEO breached director’s duties, other board members cleared
Australia· 2026-03-05
John O’Neill is a professor of education who opposes government funding for Teach First, advocating for public education.
Can putting non-teachers into struggling schools fix them?
New Zealand· 2026-02-24
Local resident John O’Neill claimed the developments were unauthorized and should be removed.
Unauthorised modular homes in south Dublin must be torn down, judge orders – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-20
John O’Neill produced Neil Hannon's first album.
Neil Hannon, líder de The Divine Comedy: “Nunca formé parte de la fraternidad del ‘britpop’, nadie me invitaba a sus fiestas” | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-12-12
Local resident John O’Neill said the development is unauthorised and the units should be removed.
Alleged unauthorised modular homes near Brittas, Dublin, are ‘phase one’ of 71 units, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-09
John O’Neill, a local resident, sought orders restraining the development due to concerns about blocked drains and sewage overflow.
Council seeks removal of 28 modular homes allegedly built without permission in south Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05John O'Neill was an astute counterterrorism expert at the Federal Bureau of Investigations who understood the emerging threat of Al Qaeda in the 1990s.
Why cooperation between Kenya and US should be strengthened
Kenya· 2025-08-14
John O'Neill rightly points out the error in conflating Jewish identity with the actions of the Israeli state.
On a national day of protest, GAA referees, and pearl clutchers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Dr. John O’Neill provided toxicology results indicating a very high level of Fentanyl in Christopher's blood.
Toddler died of Fentanyl toxicity from uncle’s pain medication, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Former ARU boss John O’Neill instigated the creation of the crystal Tom Richards Cup for the Lions tour in that same year.
Wallaby war hero’s name to live on after Lions make trophy changeAustralia· 2025-06-23
Bekier told the court that he and then-chairman John O’Neill attended a meeting with the casino’s regulator.
Former Star casino boss accused of giving false evidenceAustralia· 2025-03-05
John O’Neill was the then-chair of Star Entertainment who communicated with board members about Crown's reports.
Star’s junket ignorance ‘particularly strange’ after Crown media stormAustralia· 2025-02-12
John O’Neill is a former chairman of Star Entertainment facing potential fines and corporate bans.
Star Entertainment could sell Queens Wharf Casino as ASIC case beginsAustralia· 2025-02-10
John O’Neill is known for bringing Australian rugby union into the professional era and creating the A-League.
Sydney casino may not surviveAustralia· 2025-02-09
