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Australian war hero appeals court decision that blamed him for unlawful killings in Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated living war veteran has lodged an appeal against a civil court ruling that blamed him for the unlawful killings of four Afghans

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Ben Roberts-Smith appeals defamation ruling; Clare Nowland’s family sues NSW government; and abortion pill access made easier

The former SAS soldier filed his appeal this afternoon, two days before the deadline

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith to appeal after defamation case was dismissed by federal court

Ex-soldier lost case against three newspapers in June with trial judge finding they had proven on the balance of probabilities that Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed civilians in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

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Kerry Stokes’s private company could have benefited financially if Ben Roberts-Smith won war crimes defamation trial, court hears

Detail around Seven Network chief emerges in hearing over who will bear costs of legal dispute between former soldier and media outlets

The Guardian - AU

Seven's loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms

Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' firm will hand over material to three news publishers pursuing them for the legal costs of Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation loss.

AAP

Shuffling the deck: Canberra Times drops 101-year-old bridge columnist as part of cost-cutting drive

Len Dixon, who has served the newspaper for 55 years, is the latest victim of a round of drastic cuts. Plus: Warnie biopic ridiculed by viewers

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Greens want more Icac funding after Berejiklian findings; Putin’s rare public visit; and why is everything grey?

Putin makes a surprise public visit and Fiat commits to cease the production of its grey vehicles

The Guardian - AU

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Ben Roberts-Smith agrees to pay media outlets’ legal costs over failed defamation case

Commonwealth seeks access to evidence gathered during the defamation trial to use in ongoing war crimes investigations, federal court hears

The Guardian - AU

Seven chased for legal costs of Ben Roberts-Smith loss

Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' private company are being pursued for costs by three media organisations after Ben Roberts-Smith's massive defamation loss.

AAP

Journalists who investigated Ben Roberts-Smith to appear in Newcastle

Both writers are launching new books about their coverage.

Newcastle Herald

It's imperfect, but Newcastle's inner city is looking its best

Does anyone remember how it once looked before all the changes?

Newcastle Herald

Wind farm idea needs grounded approach

Email letters@newcastleherald.com.au or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).

Newcastle Herald

Australian soldier won’t apologise for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

‘We haven’t done anything wrong, so we won’t be making any apologies’

The Independent UK

No apologies as defiant Roberts-Smith returns

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says he is weighing up appealing a devastating court ruling after he was found to have committed war crimes.

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The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith says defamation case defeat was a ‘terrible outcome’ as he returns to Australia

Former SAS corporal arrives in Perth from New Zealand and comments for first time on judgment in civil case that found on the balance of probabilities he had committed war crimes

The New Daily

Ben Roberts-Smith breaks his silence after returning to Australia

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has broken his silence after returning to Australia for the first time since a damning court verdict.

The Conversation

Stripping medals from soldiers is murky territory, and must not distract from investigating alleged war crimes

It could be years before Ben Roberts-Smith and others are stripped of military awards for their service in Afghanistan and face Australian criminal court on war crimes charges, if in fact that ever happens.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Liberals break ranks over Higgins inquiry; Australian dead in Canadian wilderness; and a sullen Trump fronts court

Andrew Bragg labels debate in Senate as ‘very ugly’

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The Guardian - AU

Australian federal police abandon two alleged murder investigations into Ben Roberts-Smith

The long-running investigations into murder allegations in Afghanistan will be replaced by new inquiries because of concerns about evidence

Newcastle Herald

What colour car is safest? The choice that's about more than style

'I think a knowledge of safety status would affect choice.'

Al Jazeera

Australia confronts ‘war hero’ myth after Ben Roberts-Smith case

Veneration of veterans gained momentum in the John Howard era and the revelations from Afghanistan have shocked many.

Newcastle Herald

Let's not tether the June public holiday to the monarchy any more

There is plenty to think about on Monday

The Guardian - AU

Sun sets on David Koch’s 21 years of breakfast television with farewell extravaganza

Anthony Albanese, Kevin Rudd and the Beaconsfield mine disaster survivors among huge cast as ‘Kochie’ signs off. Plus: Peter Gleeson rescued from retirement

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s military should be held to account – but it’s the individual soldier who pulls the trigger

Calls for ‘higher ups’ to shoulder blame for alleged war crimes must take into account the complex nature of operational command and control

Newcastle Herald

Interest rate pain is feeding the bloated profiteers while we suffer

Hard-earned wages of borrowers are simply transferred to wealthy corporations.

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