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Sky News Australia’s unlikely standoff with clothing giant Zara over ‘Lefties Losing It’ brand

Australia Channel and Agenda among Sky’s other proposed trademarks as the network prepares to lose its naming rights. Plus: Aaron Patrick’s column on Sussan Ley provokes outrage

The Guardian - AU

David Marr follows Sam Maiden to the exit after Honi Soit withdraws speaking invitation

After a flattering invite to its student journalism conference, the University of Sydney newspaper changed its tune. Plus: Michael Stutchbury’s new gig

The Guardian - AU

Taylor Auerbach says he was shunned and vilified after Seven’s statements about his role in securing Thai massage for Lehrmann

In new claim against Seven, Auerbach disputes statements made by the network to journalists from news.com.au and the ABC

The Guardian - AU

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Phone messages contradict Higgins' claims, court told

A defamation trial pitting a senator against Brittany Higgins has received evidence about the ex-staffer's movements before and after her alleged rape.

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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

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Reynolds defends leak to journalist; New Zealand PM starts trans-Tasman language row; and the ‘succulent Chinese meal’ man dies

Liberal senator suing Brittany Higgins over social media posts she claims damaged her reputation

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

The Guardian - AU

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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

The Guardian - AU

'Big swinging d--ks', Wolf of Wall Street party and Barr staffers

Excerpts from Brittany Higgins' unpublished book revealed in court.

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Channel Seven reimbursed Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers, court affidavit alleges

Producer claims network was also billed for thousands in accommodation and dining expenses. Seven denies former staff member’s claims

The Guardian - AU

The Bruce Lehrmann And Brittany Higgins Timeline Of Events: What Happened When?

A timeline of every major moment of the Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann saga, from the start of the story to now.

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Concern over inquiry's document handling as Sofronoff used personal email

No documents show how Walter Sofronoff provided a copy of the report to journalists.

The Canberra Times

'I just find it very hard to talk about it without getting emotional': top journalists reveal their trade secrets to Leigh Sales

Journalist Samantha Maiden won Australia’s top award in journalism, the Gold Walkley, in 2022 for her coverage of the Brittany Higgins case. When talking to Leigh Sales about the experience of covering this story, for Sales’ new book, Storytellers, she found herself in tears.

The Conversation

Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Canberra Times

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The Guardian - AU

Sam Maiden untroubled by the Australian’s blue on blue attack over Brittany Higgins

Being a star reporter for one Murdoch outlet doesn’t mean much when another one has an exclusive. Plus: Millionaire Hot Seat left out in the cold

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann tells his side of the story in a TV interview – so why did he decline to in court?

Had he been cross-examined at the trial, the questions would likely have been more rigorous than those asked on Seven’s Spotlight program

The New Daily

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann drops defamation case and settles with News Corp over Brittany Higgins reports

The two parties reportedly settled with News Corp saying it had not paid any damages and the articles in dispute would remain online

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The Canberra Times

Judge sets date for Lehrmann defamation trial as jury considered

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

The New Daily

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 Conversation

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.

The Guardian - AU

Court allows Bruce Lehrmann to pursue defamation action against News Corp and Network 10

Federal court rules it was not unreasonable for Lehrmann to have delayed claim against outlets over Brittany Higgins rape allegations

The Canberra Times

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

'Coming for you': Lehrmann threatened in email before Higgins went public

The anonymous email was sent on the night Grace Tame was named the 2021 Australian of the Year.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann asked friend 'You got any gear?' in text message on night of Higgins interview

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann asked one of his friends "You got any gear?" in a text message on the night an interview with Brittany Higgins was aired on Network Ten when she alleged she'd been raped in Parliament House.

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