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Higgins takes stand in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

Higgins takes stand in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

Brittany Higgins has stepped into the witness box in a Federal Court defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network Ten.

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Bruce Lehrmann says he sought hard drugs after watching a report on The Project where Brittany Higgins outlined her shock allegation of sexual assault.

'Rough and forceful' rape did not happen, says Lehrmann

'Rough and forceful' rape did not happen, says Lehrmann

'Rough and forceful' rape did not happen, says Lehrmann

'Rough and forceful' rape did not happen, says Lehrmann

Bruce Lehrmann has again denied sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins as she was unconscious or semi-conscious on a federal minister's couch.

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'Absolutely not': Lehrmann denies Higgins rape

'Absolutely not': Lehrmann denies Higgins rape

Bruce Lehrmann has vehemently denied raping Brittany Higgins in a Parliament House ministerial office, instead claiming it was an "innocuous night".

Network Ten 'utterly destroyed' Lehrmann's reputation

Network Ten 'utterly destroyed' Lehrmann's reputation

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he was sent into a "deep spiral" mentally because of a defamatory report by The Project on Brittany Higgins' rape claims.

Subpoenas resisted in fight over Roberts-Smith's bill

Subpoenas resisted in fight over Roberts-Smith's bill

Nine's barrister has argued narrowing subpoenas would hurt its case as it contends third-parties should pay for Ben Roberts-Smith's failed defamation action.

Rural newspapers 'critical for democracy': minister

Rural newspapers 'critical for democracy': minister

The government will soon announce details of its plan to support diversity and localism in the Australian media landscape.

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Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson's civil action against Network Ten over legal fees relating to a high-profile defamation case will be fast-tracked.

News access sparks violence, protection in prisons

News access sparks violence, protection in prisons

News access sparks violence, protection in prisons

News access sparks violence, protection in prisons

A well-meaning trial to permit prisoners to read the news has sparked violence and led some inmates to spend days on end in protection, MPs have been told.

Wilkinson bill for top silk at the heart of legal spat

Wilkinson bill for top silk at the heart of legal spat

Wilkinson bill for top silk at the heart of legal spat

Wilkinson bill for top silk at the heart of legal spat

There is no evidence TV star Lisa Wilkinson is unable to afford to pay the $700,000-plus bill for her own defamation lawyers, Network 10 argues.

ABC seeks to protect Woodside protest footage sources

ABC seeks to protect Woodside protest footage sources

ABC seeks to protect Woodside protest footage sources

ABC seeks to protect Woodside protest footage sources

ABC bosses are being scrutinised about the national broadcaster's coverage of a climate protest at the home of an energy company's boss.

ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando

ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando

ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando

ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando

The ABC will end up spending significantly more than $1 million on its failed defence of an ex-commando's defamation case, but its head won't apologise.

Wilkinson sues Ten for Lehrmann defamation suit costs

Wilkinson sues Ten for Lehrmann defamation suit costs

Wilkinson sues Ten for Lehrmann defamation suit costs

Wilkinson sues Ten for Lehrmann defamation suit costs

TV presenter Lisa Wilkinson claims Network Ten has refused to pay her legal bill of over $723,000 as she defends a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann.

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Prominent whistleblowers have criticised Australia's lack of transparency and claim it puts people and efforts to tackle misinformation at risk.

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Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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