Court hears of messages between barrister and senator – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Morning Mail: Kamala Harris makes VP pick, 13 new endangered species revealed, Australian teen wins skateboard gold Harris opts for Minnesota governor as her running mate; victory for Arisa Trew in park event The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Reynolds feared losing job over 'lying cow' comment Senator Linda Reynolds has told her defamation trial she feared losing her ministerial job after she called Brittany Higgins a "lying cow". AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Afternoon Update: mortgage holders’ cash rate freeze; Trump backs EVs after ‘rot in hell’ comment; and human remains found inside croc RBA keeps cash rate unchanged at 4.35% for sixth meeting in a row The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the pressure of the Higgins saga caused her to break down in parliament. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Afternoon Update: Australia’s terrorism threat level raised; billions wiped from share market; and RFK Jr admits dumping a dead bear Decision to raise threat level not triggered by any specific issue or ideology but by general increase in polarisation ‘across all ideological spectrums’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins. AAP · Aug 4, 2024
Afternoon Update: Reynolds-Higgins defamation case begins; PwC chief’s $1.2m bonus; and a screaming Egyptian mummy Liberal senator is suing former staffer over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputation The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024
Linda Reynolds’ defamation action against Brittany Higgins has gone to trial: how did we get here and what happens next? Reynolds is suing Higgins over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputation The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
Higgins and Sharaz schemed to ‘ambush’ Reynolds, lawyer tells trial – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale' Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court. AAP · Aug 1, 2024
Lehrmann seeks multi-million dollar costs delay as appeal bid reinforced Defamation saga ending not in sight. The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2024
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Afternoon Update: Kamala Harris gains momentum as Democratic nominee; Queensland’s cold snap; and your Olympics guide The Democratic party’s rules committee will meet on Wednesday local time to set the process for selecting new nominees The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024 Brittany Higgins ‘forced to sell’ French home to defend defamation case brought by Linda Reynolds Former defence minister is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts she says damaged her reputation
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 17, 2024 Judge Rules Senator Linda Reynolds Can Access Brittany Higgins’ $2.4 Mil Trust A judge has ruled that Senator Linda Reynolds can access Brittany Higgins' trust fund in the event she wins the defamation trial.
AAP · Jul 17, 2024 10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has been granted court access to details of a trust which manages Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million taxpayer-funded settlement.
AAP · Jul 15, 2024 Lehrmann-Ten evidence probed for Higgins-Reynolds case Evidence from Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case will be used by Liberal senator Linda Reynolds in her defamation suit against Brittany Higgins.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2024 Afternoon Update: Biden condemns political violence; CFMEU in hot water over alleged criminal links; and King Charles to visit Australia in October US president warns against ‘extremism and fury’ after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
AAP · Jul 15, 2024 Man behind Brittany Higgins death threats now 'stable' A man who sent death threats to Brittany Higgins and her partner is being treated for his mental health conditions as he faces possible full-time imprisonment.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 14, 2024 Brittany Higgins Is Expecting Her First Child With David Sharaz One Month After Getting Hitched "Your parents are already obsessed with you and you aren’t even here yet," Higgins shared on Insta.
AAP · Jul 11, 2024 AFP officer charged with perjury, perverting justice Trent Madders has been suspended from duty from the Australian Federal Police after being charged with perjury and other offences dating back to 2019 and 2020.
AAP · Jul 4, 2024 Woman claims Lehrmann said 'it's OK' during sex assault A woman has claimed she woke up to being sexually assaulted by Bruce Lehrmann while he tried to reassure her, after they earlier met a strip club.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay $2m in costs to Network Ten in possible ‘deal of the century’ Ten’s lawyer says its costs from the failed defamation trial have been calculated at $3.7m but it is seeking a lesser lump sum
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024 Morning Mail: what next for Julian Assange, cruel blow for Ticehurst family, Blues blitz Maroons The Wikileaks founder’s wife pleads for privacy as he begins a new life in Australia