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The Latest Breaking News from Bruce Lehrmann

Lehrmann granted time extension to launch defamation judgment appeal

Question remains about millions in legal fees.

The Canberra Times

Sharaz bows out of defamation fight with Reynolds

Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford to continue to fight Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' claims that he defamed her.

AAP

Lehrmann ordered to pay Wilkinson's husband

Bruce Lehrmann racks up another loss post-defamation trial.

The Canberra Times

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‘Climate denial’ ad pulled from The Australian after being labelled ‘deceptive’

Advertisement from IPA-linked Climate Study Group claimed fossil fuel use would not damage the environment. Plus: Janet Albrechtsen holds forth on the importance of not taking sides

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann to pay Peter FitzSimons thousands in legal costs

Lehrmann will pay the columnist $4,616 to cover cost of producing documents during failed defamation case against Channel Ten and Lisa Wilkinson

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Defence suicide plea, AFP reviews Lehrmann leaks, Trump’s $1.2bn bonus

Royal commission chief says recognition of problem has been missing in ADF; questions over evidence from former Liberal staffer’s criminal trial

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: why legal costs could run to $10m

How does a 24-day civil trial end up costing so much, and who gets the money?

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update: Ten says Lehrmann lawsuit ‘deliberately wicked’; Beau Lamarre’s lawyer flags mental health defence; and the return of acai

Network says defamation case an abuse of process and that Lerhmann should pay its legal fees

The Guardian - AU

Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case

Network Ten has sought costs from Bruce Lehrmann, saying the ex-Liberal staffer gambled with his defamation case to conceal his rape of Brittany Higgins.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann should pay Ten’s entire legal bill after ‘deliberately wicked’ decision to sue, network says

In court submissions, Ten’s lawyers argue Lehrmann should indemnify the network for its legal costs, estimated at $8m

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann rejected 'walk away' offer ahead of defamation trial

Lehrmann should cover all legal costs after 'wicked, calculated' suit: Ten.

The Canberra Times

Offshore wind plan in Newcastle's port looks fine, but expect a whine

'It will help to future-proof Newcastle Harbour'

Newcastle Herald

Senator backs Israel’s call over Iran – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Former top cop asks: who now would want to work on ACT sex assault cases?

It's important work, but the scrutiny turns seasoned cops away.

The Canberra Times

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Brittany Higgins hopes Bruce Lehrmann rape finding sets ‘new precedent’ for sexual assault survivors

In her first statement since a judge dismissed Lehrmann’s defamation action, Higgins also takes swipe at Seven’s Spotlight program

AAP

'Time to heal': Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case

Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".

The Canberra Times

'I was raped': Higgins speaks out for first time since judgment

'It is now time to heal.'

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT

Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?

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Brittany Higgins received $2.4m in compensation. Why are some now saying she should pay it back?

Judgment in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case has prompted calls for anti-corruption commission to investigate the payout, but one expert says it’s ‘nonsense’

The Guardian - AU

Channel Seven seeks ‘people and culture manager’ amid Lehrmann fallout, but where is the head of news?

As other executives exit, Seven staff are asking why Craig McPherson has remained so quiet. Plus: Jamelle Wells entangles ABC in brumbies row

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Queensland police review after lewd social media posts, teenager on terror charge, bird flu fears

High-ranking Queensland officers appeared to publicly share lewd social media posts; 16-year-old alleged to have stabbed bishop in Sydney church

AAP

Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies

James Warburton will step down immediately as head of Seven West Media, launching the reign of Jeff Howard at the scandal-plagued media conglomerate.

The Guardian - AU

The disinformation hurricane surrounding the Bondi stabbing marks the end of Twitter as a breaking news destination

Bad-faith scapegoating around the attacker’s identity shows Australian media needs to shake its addiction to Elon Musk’s rapidly toxifying platform

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: budget ranking soars, arrest over Wakeley unrest, Rafah attack fears mount

Australia ranked second only behind Canada in world fiscal management stakes; 19-year-old faces court for affray after alleged attack on bishop

The Canberra Times

Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?

'Inescapable conclusion' Lehrmann gave Seven access to docs: judge.

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