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How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 27, 2026

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Villawood Properties executives Rory Costelloe and Tony Johnson were once close business partners. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Villawood Properties executives Rory Costelloe and Tony Johnson were once close business partners. Now Costelloe’s group alleges Johnson ripped the business off and lied to the court.S1 S2

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How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

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How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

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How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

Villawood Properties executives Rory Costelloe and Tony Johnson were once close business partners. Now Costelloe’s group alleges Johnson ripped the business off and lied to the cou…

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

Australia Business & Economy Villawood Properties

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 27, 2026

The brief

Villawood Properties executives Rory Costelloe and Tony Johnson were once close business partners. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Villawood Properties executives Rory Costelloe and Tony Johnson were once close business partners. Now Costelloe’s group alleges Johnson ripped the business off and lied to the court.S1 S2

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How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

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How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

How a 20-year partnership that built Melbourne’s suburbs ended in scorched earth

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