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Roberts-Smith 'knew murder claims were true as he sued'

Roberts-Smith 'knew murder claims were true as he sued'

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.

Virginia Trioli quits ABC Radio Melbourne mornings show

Virginia Trioli quits ABC Radio Melbourne mornings show

Virginia Trioli quits ABC Radio Melbourne mornings show

Virginia Trioli quits ABC Radio Melbourne mornings show

ABC Radio Melbourne mornings presenter Virginia Trioli has announced her departure after four years at the helm of the program.

ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

An "elite" ABC news team faced criticism because its reporting of alleged war crimes was of public importance, a court has heard.

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Seven has win in defamation case over Markle interview

Seven has win in defamation case over Markle interview

A US-based paparazzo has suffered an early legal loss as he sues Seven for defamation over a Sunrise interview with Meghan Markle's father.

Staff diverted from FOI despite long backlog: inquiry

Staff diverted from FOI despite long backlog: inquiry

Ex-FOI commissioner Leo Hardiman has called out the government agency for sidelining issues in the freedom of information system.

ABC targeted ex-commando in 'PR exercise', lawyer says

ABC targeted ex-commando in 'PR exercise', lawyer says

Ex-platoon leader Heston Russell claims his reputation was ruined by ABC articles the broadcaster says were published in the public interest.

Bruce Lehrmann denies false sex abuse claims are 'rare'

Bruce Lehrmann denies false sex abuse claims are 'rare'

Expert analysis claiming that false sexual assault complaints aren't common will be opposed by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his cases against two broadcasters.

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Safes and security for secrets in Roberts-Smith appeal

Safes and security for secrets in Roberts-Smith appeal

Safes and security for secrets in Roberts-Smith appeal

Safes and security for secrets in Roberts-Smith appeal

The judges hearing ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation appeal should expect extra security measures to protect sensitive information, a court has heard.

Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit

Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit

Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit

Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit

Lachlan Murdoch will pay $1.3 million for Crikey's costs in his settled defamation case as the publisher agrees to pass on funds donated by its supporters.

'Right chair for the right time': Ita's ABC term to end

'Right chair for the right time': Ita's ABC term to end

'Right chair for the right time': Ita's ABC term to end

'Right chair for the right time': Ita's ABC term to end

The ABC will get a new chairperson in 2024 after Ita Buttrose confirmed she won't seek a second term as head of the public broadcaster.

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven's small win in Ben Roberts-Smith costs battle

Seven has been offered a delay in producing thousands of documents in an ongoing spat over who pays the costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's failed defamation lawsuit.

Murdoch's News Corp cops huge hit to full-year profits

Murdoch's News Corp cops huge hit to full-year profits

Murdoch's News Corp cops huge hit to full-year profits

Murdoch's News Corp cops huge hit to full-year profits

Despite a heavy drop in profitability for the financial year, News Corp bounced back in the second half and sees "auspicious conditions" ahead.

Delays in who pays for Roberts-Smith's failed lawsuit

Delays in who pays for Roberts-Smith's failed lawsuit

Delays in who pays for Roberts-Smith's failed lawsuit

Delays in who pays for Roberts-Smith's failed lawsuit

Figuring out who pays for the former soldier's long-running, failed defamation action, expected to cost over $25 million, will take yet more days in court.

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

Information denial used to validate report on commandos

A journalist who reported Australian soldiers were under investigation said that was more probable than not after a request for documents was denied.

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Premier blasts climate activists, vows to question ABC

The WA premier has slammed three activists and will tackle the ABC over an alleged plan to protest outside the home of the boss of Woodside Energy.

ABC chose words poorly in ex-commando report: journo

Journalist Mark Willacy says the ABC could have chosen its words better reporting on an investigation into Australian soldiers operating overseas.

Public interest beats truth, ABC tells defamation trial

The ABC has said journalists have a public interest in reporting alleged war crimes by Australians whether those claims were later shown to be true or not.

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

Victorian bail reforms could be delayed despite the partner of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson and legal advocates declaring the changes are extremely urgent.

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Former commando lashes 'shoddy' ABC war crime reports

News articles claiming commandos executed a hogtied Afghan prisoner in 2012 have been slammed as "shoddy, uncorroborated, reckless" reporting.

Stan Grant exits ABC's Q+A following racist abuse

ABC journalist Stan Grant will step down from hosting the broadcaster's Q+A program following racist trolling and abuse on social media.

Financiers seek to narrow Roberts-Smith costs claim

Companies that backed disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits against media outlets want the scope of documents to assess costs narrowed.

Lawyers review footage after Lehrmann broadcast

A broadcast featuring an interview with Bruce Lehrmann denying he raped a colleague in parliament house is being reviewed as he sues media for defamation.

One in three media women are thinking about quitting

Women in media are calling for better pay and career progress as a survey shows one in three are considering quitting their jobs in the industry.

ABC revives defence in ex-commando's defamation case

An ex-commando's defamation case against the ABC will go to trial as a defence dropped in a "farce" by the public broadcaster two days ago has been reinstated.

Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit

Peter van Onselen breached his contract with former employer Network Ten when he wrote a column criticising their business prospects and management.

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