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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.

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.

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.

Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator Reynolds says

Senator Linda Reynolds claims the Lehrmann defamation judgement has "finally set the record straight" over claims she attempted to cover up a rape allegation.

Reynolds, Higgins defamation case returns to court

Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and her partner will attend court to sort out the next steps in the defamation case after mediation failed.

Higgins and Reynolds meet for defamation mediation

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is meeting with Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz in an effort to settle a defamation suit.

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds to step down at election

Liberal senator and former defence minister Linda Reynolds is pulling the pin on her parliamentary career, announcing she won't recontest the next election.

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court

Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and her partner have appeared in court to sort out key dates in preparation for a joint defamation trial.

Judge urges mediation in Linda Reynolds’ defamation cases

A judge has urged for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation cases against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz to go to mediation amid mental health concerns.

Linda Reynolds sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.

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