'Poisoned' review into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
Liberal senator Linda Reynolds to step down at election Liberal senator and former defence minister Linda Reynolds is pulling the pin on her parliamentary career, announcing she won't recontest the next election. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
Lehrmann's story being 'implausible' wouldn't make Higgins 'persuasive', lawyers say 'Range of possibilities' lie between versions of events, judge told. The Canberra Times · Feb 2, 2024
Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist. AAP · Feb 2, 2024
Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and her partner have appeared in court to sort out key dates in preparation for a joint defamation trial. AAP · Jan 30, 2024
In the aftermath of tragedy: the court cases to watch in 2024 Pressing questions to be answered in ACT's most compelling cases. The Canberra Times · Jan 13, 2024
'One pull of the trigger': Higgins' fiance to Wilkinson Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz discussed going after the "Liberal Party machine" in an initial email sent to Lisa Wilkinson about breaking the story. AAP · Jan 11, 2024
Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers call for substantial damages despite ‘unsatisfactory’ evidence in defamation case Network Ten describes former Liberal staffer as ‘fundamentally dishonest’ in submissions released by federal court The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2024
Lehrmann lawyers accept judge may make adverse findings A 136-page final written submission from Bruce Lehrmann's legal team to the judge overseeing his defamation case has been filed in the Federal Court. AAP · Jan 5, 2024
YouTuber ordered to front federal court over videos of Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial Justice Michael Lee ordered Glenn Logan to explain why he should not be charged with contempt of court The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2023
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. AAP · Dec 22, 2023
A minister’s office and two different stories: the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial comes to a close Brittany Higgins says she was raped. Lehrmann denies it. After weeks of evidence the judge must decide who he believes The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023
Brittany Higgins told ‘complete falsehoods’ amid ‘political hit job’, Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers say as defamation trial ends Judge concludes case and reserves his decision after more than four weeks of evidence The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023
Afternoon Update: final day of Lehrmann trial; US indicates support for UN resolution on Gaza; Pakistan’s shrinking glaciers The US says it is ‘ready to vote’ on a UN security resolution aimed at increasing aid into Gaza The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 Lehrmann proceedings day 21 – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 NSW government recommends proposed expansion of Boggabri coalmine be approved – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Dec 21, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: ‘can’t be any doubt’ sex occurred on night of alleged rape, court told Defence lawyer called former Liberal staffer ‘fundamentally dishonest’ as judge said some of Lehrmann’s and Brittany Higgins’ evidence ‘can’t be accepted’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023 Lehrmann proceedings day 20 – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023 WA bushfires destroy at least one home – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Dec 20, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Coalition ministers ‘covering themselves’ by ordering Brittany Higgins incident be reported to police, court hears Former Liberal staffer Fiona Brown tells Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial she defied Linda Reynolds and Alex Hawke’s orders as she did not want to take ‘agency’ from Higgins
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023 Lehrmann proceedings day 19 – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023 Lehrmann proceedings day 18 – as it happened This blog is now closed.