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Lehrmann loses final bid to appeal Higgins rape finding

Australia's highest court has refused to hear Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against findings that a media report he raped Brittany Higgins was substantially true.

Higgins ‘can breathe again’ after Lehrmann appeal loss

Brittany Higgins is relieved Bruce Lehrmann failed in his bid to overturn a defamation ruling that he raped her at Parliament House.

Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss

Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lost his appeal against a bruising defamation ruling that he probably raped Brittany Higgins.

Brittany Higgins defamed ‘vindicated’ senator Linda Reynolds

Brittany Higgins has lost a high-profile defamation battle against her ex-boss and former senator Linda Reynolds, who's been awarded $315,000 damages.

Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann ‘whodunnit’

Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson withheld Bruce Lehrmann's identity to manufacture a mystery and boost ratings, a court has been told.

Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins’ $2m payout

A Liberal senator has lashed out after a watchdog found there was "no corruption issue" with a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.

Claims Higgins ‘mocked’ Reynolds after hospitalisation

Linda Reynolds' lawyer has told a defamation trial that Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz mocked his client after political attacks triggered a breakdown.

Higgins’ alleged rape an ‘appalling act’: Payne

Brittany Higgins' alleged rape in parliament was a devastating, incomprehensible and appalling act, former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne has told a defamation trial. Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former staffer Ms...

Scott Morrison to testify in Reynolds-Higgins trial

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to give evidence when a defamation trial pitting Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins resumes.

Reynolds links Higgins’ saga to senator Kitching’s death

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial Labor's handling of the Higgins saga led to Senator Kimberley Kitching's death.

Reynolds keen to tell ‘truth’ at Higgins trial

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds says she's looking forward to take the stand as a witness and tell the truth at a defamation trial against Brittany Higgins.

‘Time for truth’: Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

Senator Linda Reynolds says it's time for the truth as she arrives at court for a high-profile trial that pits her against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Bruce Lehrmann tries to put off $2m legal bill with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann's attempt to overturn a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins face an early hurdle as Network Ten tries to force him to pay up.

‘Limited’ chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted

Senator Linda Reynolds says she is disappointed mediation talks with Brittany Higgins over allegedly defamatory social media posts have not ended the matter.

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