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Murdoch v Crikey highlights how Australia's defamation laws protect the rich and powerful

There is no better example of how Australia’s defamation laws enable the rich and powerful to intimidate their critics than Lachlan Murdoch suing Crikey.com over a comment piece concerning Fox News, Donald Trump and the Washington insurrection of January 6 2021.

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How far-right online spaces use mainstream media to spread their ideology

Mistrust in the media is widespread among Australians, but this view becomes particularly antagonistic at the far-right fringe where mainstream media are typically viewed as “traitors” and the “enemy of the people”. This post from an Australian user on the far-right, social media platform Gab captures this common sentiment:

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Vic rail loop stage should be built: govt

The first stage of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop should be built even if the rest of the project is never completed, the state government says.

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High Court rules Google not a publisher

The High Court has found Google was not the publisher of the defamatory article written by The Age about a Victorian lawyer for underworld figures.

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Daniel Andrews backs federal plan to boost migration – as it happened

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Judith Durham: Singer who found global fame with The Seekers

With her luminous soprano voice, Durham experienced chart-topping success with the Australian band that sold more than 50 million records in the Sixties, before embarking on a solo career

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The Peter FitzSimons interview with Jacinta Price that sparked a week-long culture war

A Nine newspapers piece becomes a gift that keeps on giving for the Australian. Plus: small win for ABC archivists

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The Greens Will Push For A Treaty Truth-Telling In Return For Backing Voice To Parliament

Senator Lidia Thorpe and leader Adam Bandt are set to negotiate by late August.

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Morning mail: Olivia Newton-John dies, Commonwealth Games wraps up, CSIRO identifies 139 new species

Tuesday: Grease star and cancer research activist dies aged 73. Plus Britney Spears to make music scene return with Elton John

The Guardian - AU

Victorian government asks police, Ibac to investigate proposed deal with Liberal donor

Matthew Guy’s chief of staff, Mitch Catlin, resigns over proposal for party donor to pay his company $8,333 a month

The Guardian - AU

The Somerton Man has been named. What do we know about Carl 'Charles' Webb?

After more than 70 years, the mysterious Somerton Man has been identified as Melbourne electrical engineer Carl Webb. What do we know about his life so far?

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial laid bare the brutal reality of Australia’s decades-long war in Afghanistan – now the ex-soldier awaits judgment

While costs of about $25m and possibly millions in damages are at stake, the trial also has existential implications for Australian journalism

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith’s year-long defamation trial against three newspapers concludes

Ex-soldier’s barrister tells court that reporters ‘jumped on rumours’, while newspapers’ counsel alleges Roberts-Smith ‘prepared to lie under oath’

The Guardian - AU

Defence force documents disprove allegation Ben Roberts-Smith killed teenager in Afghanistan, defamation trial hears

Former soldier’s lawyer says defence documents show teenager was released unharmed but newspapers say they are not accurate

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‘My number one issue’: Victoria Liberal candidate has history of attacking transgender rights

Videos show Moira Deeming casting doubt on Covid vaccines and claiming schools encourage LGBTQ+ students to be ‘narcissistic’

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Seth Curry on Ben Simmons: It’s going to be a challenge getting his rhythm back playing basketball

In an interview with Australia's two big newspapers, the Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Seth Curry talked about how his Aussie teammate Ben Simmons is doing and what he expects when Simmons returns to play in October. While noting that ...

The Guardian - AU

Neighbours begins long kiss goodbye as vintage TV soapie finally exits the airwaves

Intense media blitz surrounds final episodes of the 37-year-old program, but in death comes new life. Plus: Sarah Ferguson’s doppelgänger

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Roberts-Smith's victim 'most impressive'

A serving SAS soldier savagely bullied by Ben Roberts-Smith is one of the most impressive witnesses to be called at the defamation trial, a judge has heard.

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Ben Roberts-Smith prepared to 'lie under oath', judge told in defamation trial

Ben Roberts-Smith and four of his witnesses gave "wholly implausible" evidence about one alleged war crime and "seriously damaged" his credibility, a judge hears.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian ministers breached codes in ‘shocking’ misuse of public funds to fuel branch stacking, Ibac finds

There is not enough proof Adem Somyurek and Marlene Kairouz committed criminal offences to recommend prosecution, Victorian investigators say

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial hears Australian SAS soldiers ‘turned a blind eye’ to alleged war crimes

In closing submissions, newspapers’ lawyer accuses several of Roberts-Smith’s witnesses of ‘outright dishonesty’

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Morning mail: Pacific Islands Forum rift, new images of universe, top five State of Origin deciders

Wednesday: Anthony Albanese to face contention when he lands in Fiji. Plus: stunning pictures from the James Webb telescope

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‘Perfection with Petulance’, Enigma Kyrgios Frustrates Australia

Australia's media marked rather than celebrated Nick Kyrgios's run to the Wimbledon final on Monday, mixing praise for his play with condemnation of his outbursts at officials, fans and his own entourage. Kyrgios was hailed for the brilliance of his tennis in the opening set but panned for his erratic…

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Morning mail: understaffing may disrupt aviation industry, at least 1,000 die in Afghan earthquake

Thursday: Air traffic control agency struggles to fill shifts; Albanese government considers global methane pledge. Plus: dazzling lentils at 18 cents a serve

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How basketball great Lauren Jackson’s remarkable comeback at age 41 transpired

The Australian great is back in the Opals squad for the first time in nine years and potentially in with a shot at another World Cup title

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