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Ben Roberts-Smith to pay almost $1m for court appeal

Ben Roberts-Smith to pay almost $1m for court appeal

Ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to hand over $910,000 in security to continue his defamation appeal over a series of news reports.

Surgeon asked if he's serious on humerus implant advice

Surgeon asked if he's serious on humerus implant advice

Surgeon asked if he's serious on humerus implant advice

Surgeon asked if he's serious on humerus implant advice

A lawyer for news outlets sued by a surgeon following reports about his practice and procedures says frustrated patients had a negative experience with him.

Suing surgeon sorry for suffering but backs his work

Suing surgeon sorry for suffering but backs his work

Suing surgeon sorry for suffering but backs his work

Suing surgeon sorry for suffering but backs his work

An orthopedic surgeon suing for defamation says he tries his best to care for his patients but cannot stop them deciding to discontinue treatment with him.

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ABC tries to end defamation case due to 'few readers'

ABC tries to end defamation case due to 'few readers'

The ABC claims only one person likely read a years-old story about a failed airfare booking company just before its former director sent legal letters.

'Nothing to cover up': surgeon denies 'illegal' clinics

'Nothing to cover up': surgeon denies 'illegal' clinics

An Australian medical pioneer of prosthetic limb implants has faced a court grilling over his allegedly illegal and unethical consultations with US patients.

Surgeon accuses Nine of setting back prosthetic surgery

Surgeon accuses Nine of setting back prosthetic surgery

Pioneering prosthetic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has accused Nine Network of setting his specialist field back decades through news reports published about him.

Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp, Fox Corp boss

Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp, Fox Corp boss

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp media holdings

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Allegedly defamatory report put focus on maggot risks

Allegedly defamatory report put focus on maggot risks

Allegedly defamatory report put focus on maggot risks

Allegedly defamatory report put focus on maggot risks

News reports about an amputee who found maggots growing on his prosthetic limb meant doctors discussed that risk more often with patients, a surgeon says.

Suing surgeon failed but is not a monster, lawyer says

Suing surgeon failed but is not a monster, lawyer says

Suing surgeon failed but is not a monster, lawyer says

Suing surgeon failed but is not a monster, lawyer says

The news outlets sued by Munjed Al Muderis reported in the public interest what happened when his surgeries failed, their lawyer says.

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

Star surgeon's standing scarred by 'malignant' reports

High-profile surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has sued Nine over stories claiming he was negligent towards patients who received his prosthetic limb implants.

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

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

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.

Seven has win in defamation case over Markle interview

Seven has win in defamation case over Markle interview

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.

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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

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'

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.

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.

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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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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