'Ripped apart': why Shane Drumgold still thinks a lot about Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann The former DPP speaks out. The Canberra Times · Jun 29
Getting Murdoched is a fascinating study of the Murdoch media’s bullying tactics Rupert Murdoch is almost certainly the most globally influential Australian. That Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world is, sadly, a reflection of his influence, even though he has relinquished citizenship to become a dominant media figure in the United States. There are already a… The Conversation · Jun 28
Cash, contra and five-star hotels: Kyle Sandiland’s gold-plated contract revealed in legal battle with Kiis FM The shock jock is suing ARN Media after it tore up his contract over his on-air behaviour towards co-host Jackie O. Plus: The Australian’s Instagram fail The Guardian - AU · May 1
The Australian throws 4,000-word tantrum at press council ruling as Drumgold waits for just one: sorry Murdoch newspaper spits the dummy at press watchdog. Plus: some odd headlines about Michael Rowland’s ABC departure The Guardian - AU · Feb 26
Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff loses bid to overturn ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding Former judge did not prove the ACT integrity commission’s findings of his ‘dishonesty, bad faith and partiality’ were without evidence, court finds The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025
‘Inconsequential’ texts, leaked letters and expensive clothes: five takeaways from the Higgins v Reynolds defamation ruling WA supreme court judge releases 360-page ruling finding Higgins defamed her former boss Reynolds in social media posts The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears Former Queensland judge knew material he disclosed to reporters posed significant risk to then-ACT director of public prosecutions’ career, court told The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
Linda Reynolds alleges Mark Dreyfus had conflict of interest despite Nacc ruling nothing ‘inappropriate’ about Higgins settlement Outgoing Liberal senator files updated statement of claim to federal court as she sues commonwealth in effort to ‘vindicate and restore her reputation’ Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025
Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025
Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct' A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor Shane Drumgold and the case that rocked his career The former DPP seems to be out of the legal woods after several cases involving police, a federal minister, the Sofronoff inquiry and ACT’s bar association The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024
Afternoon Update: Wong alarmed by Middle East ‘escalation’; RBA holds cash rate; and Dorset ‘Stonehenge’ discovered Foreign affairs minister says 2024 is on track to be the deadliest year on record for aid workers The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024
Albrechtsen more interested in a ‘fair’ Lehrmann trial than Higgins’ alleged rape, columnist tells News Corp event Opinion writer from The Australian tells colleagues much of the media appear to have applied ‘believe all women’ only to Brittany Higgins The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024
‘I’ll send you the transcript’: emails and texts between head of Lehrmann inquiry and News Corp columnist revealed Message chain shows Walter Sofronoff sent transcripts and ‘strictly confidential’ information to Janet Albrechtsen The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024
The Canberra Times · Sep 10, 2024 Supreme Court publishes messages between Sofronoff and News Corp Texts and emails between Sofronoff and The Australian revealed.
The Canberra Times · Aug 16, 2024 New files to be released in Drumgold case against 'biased' report The documents have previously not been available to media.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024 Linda Reynolds praises ‘fair and balanced’ Albrechtsen – but reveals she is no fan of Samantha Maiden Liberal senator gives evidence at defamation trial about why she chose to leak confidential information to the Australian columnist. Plus: Four Corners to air exposé on Seven
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Higgins' papers leaked to expose 'corruption': Reynolds Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial she was exposing corruption when she sent confidential documents about Brittany Higgins' payout to media.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024 As News Corp rages over Laura Tingle, Sharri Markson bewails an ‘explosion of racism’ across Australia Murdoch’s empire down under has been quietly reorganised – with a long, slow cull of journalists expected to follow
The Canberra Times · May 24, 2024 ACT's top judge on Lehrmann trial, media circus and 'that' defamation case Chief Justice speaks her mind after jurisdiction is publicly bulldozed.
AAP · May 13, 2024 Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
The Canberra Times · May 13, 2024 Walter Sofronoff's actions 'may constitute corrupt conduct': watchdog An investigation into the board of inquiry chair's actions is underway.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024 ‘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 Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024 How are we to understand the pervasive journalistic arrogance of the Bruce Lehrmann imbroglio? The defamation case against Network Ten revealed media mediocrity plus a lack of self-awareness and humility. Many journalists should have known better