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‘Calculated’ media campaign being waged amid Lehrmann defamation trial, lawyers for Ten and Lisa Wilkinson allege

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann denied involvement and rejected the allegation

The Guardian - AU

Ex-chief judge seeks best deal for pelvic mesh victims

"It was impossible not to be affected by the poignant stories told."

Newcastle Herald

$137m settlement for landowners after PFAS contamination

The settlement follows a similar case by Williamtown residents in 2020.

Newcastle Herald

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Judge sets date for Lehrmann defamation trial as jury considered

Lawyers have been ordered to make any submissions about a jury.

The Canberra Times

ABC to use public interest test against defamation case brought by former soldier Heston Russell

Former commando Heston Russell is suing the ABC over a story published in November 2021, which he claims is defamatory.

ABC News

Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue? A media law expert explains

Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists.

The New Daily

Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue media for defamation? A media law expert explains

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists regarding reporting about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations.

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Bruce Lehrmann’s lawsuits against Ten, News can proceed

Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuits against two media companies can proceed over reports of Brittany Higgins' claim she was raped in Parliament House, a judge has ruled.

The New Daily

Fate of Bruce Lehrmann defamation cases on the line

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is set to learn whether he can continue his defamation lawsuits against Ten and News over their Brittany Higgins rape reports.

AAP

Lehrmann accuses ABC of 'contemptuous attempt to prejudice jury'

He is suing the national broadcaster over its coverage of a National Press Club address.

The Canberra Times

Toyota compensation cut for defective vehicle owners

Toyota has failed to overturn court findings that its Hilux, Fortuner and Prado vehicles were defective but has successfully reduced amounts owed to owners.

The New Daily

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from March 17 to March 23

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

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Woman who fell in love with her cousin posted kiss picture to break it to family

Angela Peang, from Eagle Mountain in Utah, US, has confessed she first had a crush on her first cousin Michael Lee at primary school on Amazon's Extreme Love but had to be "kept apart"

Daily Mirror

The top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann to argue defamation proceedings delayed by legal advice, mental health and court case

Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and News Corp, and reporters Lisa Wilkinson and Samantha Maiden, for defamation outside the usual 12-month time limit

The Canberra Times

Wilkinson rejects 'baseless' claim, reveals truth defence to Lehrmann lawsuit

The television presenters' lawyers deny she was "recklessly indifferent to the truth" in her initial coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.

The Conversation

Move over, honeybees: Aussie native bees steal the show with unique social and foraging behaviours

Australian native bees have evolved complex social structures and foraging behaviours that help biologists answer longstanding questions, such as the origins of social behaviour, and the drivers of increased biodiversity.

Newcastle Herald

'Clean' fuel claims by gas giant Santos challenged in court

The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has sued Santos in the Federal Court alleging the oil and gas producer engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct violating consumer law.

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AAP

Santos' 'clean' fuel claims challenged in court

One of Australia's biggest energy producers is accused of violating consumer law over environmental claims a shareholder advocacy group says are misleading.

AAP

GetSwift to pay $18m for 'unlawful PR-driven approach'

Tech start-up GetSwift and its directors will have to pay $18 million in fines for attracting a fortune from investors through hype that failed to deliver.

AAP

Regulator's Crown case 'slower than carving up Europe'

AUSTRAC's money laundering lawsuit against Crown has been criticised as taking longer than the divvying up of Europe after Napoleon Bonaparte's downfall.

AAP

ABC has to defend war crimes reports naming ex-commando

A court has ruled ABC reports naming an ex-army commando carried defamatory imputations he behaved unethically and was suspected of involvement in war crimes.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ private and rural schools again brace for a showdown on school choice

Rural school leaders in Texas have been able to stave off the legislative priority of some of the state’s most prominent Republicans. But private school officials hope this year will be different.

AAP

Defamed mining investor awarded $275k

A New Zealand-based social media user calling himself the Stock Swami has been ordered to pay a mining investor at least $275,000 after defaming him on Twitter.

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These are the results in the top five most expensive North Carolina State Senate elections

General elections for all 50 districts in the North Carolina State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 50 districts up for election in 2022, 37 had a general election with more than one candidate.

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