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'Blizzard of lies' tangled reporter in Plutus blackmail

'Blizzard of lies' tangled reporter in Plutus blackmail

Statements by a "proven liar" led a veteran crime reporter to be linked to the blackmail of the architects of a major tax fraud scheme, a court has heard.

Nine's 'sexist' AI image of MP labelled a wake-up call

Nine's 'sexist' AI image of MP labelled a wake-up call

Nine's 'sexist' AI image of MP labelled a wake-up call

Nine's 'sexist' AI image of MP labelled a wake-up call

Nine News' inappropriate use of AI imagery of a Victorian MP during a bulletin has been called a wake-up call for how businesses use the technology.

'Absolutely independent': Kim Williams named ABC chair

'Absolutely independent': Kim Williams named ABC chair

'Absolutely independent': Kim Williams named ABC chair

'Absolutely independent': Kim Williams named ABC chair

The prime minister has named former News Limited chief Kim Williams as the new chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, replacing Ita Buttrose.

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Judge gets to work as Lehrmann’s defamation trial ends

Judge gets to work as Lehrmann’s defamation trial ends

As the defamation trial by Bruce Lehrmann over a Ten report on Brittany Higgins' rape allegation concludes, all eyes now turn to the judge who oversaw the case.

Higgins left 'bread crumb' lies to keep job, court told

Higgins left 'bread crumb' lies to keep job, court told

After being found naked in a minister's office, Brittany Higgins left a false trail to avoid a career-limiting moment and retain her job, a judge has heard.

'Tell the truth': ABC office vandalised for second time

'Tell the truth': ABC office vandalised for second time

The ABC's Melbourne office has been vandalised for a second time in a week after red paint and a message about Palestine was scrawled on the building.

Lehrmann a 'fundamentally dishonest' man, Ten says

Lehrmann a 'fundamentally dishonest' man, Ten says

Broadcaster Ten has accused Bruce Lehrmann of making bizarre and absurd lies around his alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, which the network says did occur.

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Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Two ministers reportedly tried to protect themselves by insisting police be told of Brittany Higgins' alleged rape before she chose to speak up about it.

Higgins 'quite casual' on rape claim, boss says

Higgins 'quite casual' on rape claim, boss says

Higgins 'quite casual' on rape claim, boss says

Higgins 'quite casual' on rape claim, boss says

Linda Reynolds' former chief of staff said she couldn't rule it out or in, when asked if she suspected two staffers had sex days before in the senator's office.

Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, UK court rules

Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, UK court rules

Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, UK court rules

Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, UK court rules

Prince Harry has claimed vindication after a UK court ruled he had been a victim of phone hacking by journalists, in a historic victory for the estranged royal.

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Wilkinson thought senator was 'lying through her teeth'

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has faced a second day of grilling at a defamation trial over a broadcast that aired allegations of a rape in Parliament House.

'Cheap, nasty' Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson

'Cheap, nasty' Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson

'Cheap, nasty' Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson

'Cheap, nasty' Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has given evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, accusing Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds of "deplorable" conduct.

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

'No proof' Higgins would lose job for rape complaint

A Ten producer has admitted there was no proof Brittany Higgins would lose her parliamentary job if she told police of her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann.

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

Covert calls and credibility queries amid rape report

A Network Ten producer says Brittany Higgins' allegations of parliamentary interference weakened "very strong" claims she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann.

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Sports journalist found not guilty of assault, choking

Daily Telegraph senior writer and Fox Sports presenter Paul Kent has been found not guilty of assault and choking after evidence was found to be inconclusive.

Boost for AAP newswire as media diversity probed

Funding for independent newswire, AAP, is part of the federal government's latest move to boost media diversity and public-interest journalism.

'I could not have consented': Higgins to colleague

A court heard Brittany Higgins was a 'broken soul' after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann and insisted she cannot have consented to have sex with him.

'He's done this before': woman accuses journo of attack

Senior Daily Telegraph writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent has faced a court hearing after he pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman at a home.

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Higgins in 'tug of war' between job and rape complaint

Brittany Higgins felt she could not keep her parliamentary job and go to police with an allegation she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann, her counsellor has said.

Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

A close confidant of Brittany Higgins has told a court she was sobbing in his arms days after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann on a minister's couch.

Higgins, Lehrmann 'quite touchy' before alleged rape

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins were touching each other and kissing passionately before her alleged rape on a senator's couch, a court has been told.

Higgins denies attempt to 'blow up' rape retrial

Brittany Higgins has rejected assertions a speech she gave after the jury was discharged in Bruce Lehrmann's criminal case was designed to derail a retrial.

Bruise may not have been from alleged rape: Higgins

Brittany Higgins has been quizzed over a bruise allegedly sustained on the night of her claimed rape at Parliament House in Canberra.

Higgins denies fabricating Parliament House rape claim

Brittany Higgins has stood by her claim she was sexually assaulted on a federal minister's couch and denied suggestions she lied about it to keep her job.

Higgins says she couldn't scream during alleged rape

Brittany Higgins has detailed her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann and criticised the government response while testifying at his Federal Court defamation trial.

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