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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

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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’

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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 ...

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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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NT minister calls out media

The NT police minister says if Sunday’s shooting death of an Indigenous woman and a baby had happened to a white woman on the east coast, it would’ve been front page news, and the Victorian opposition is calling for the Andrews government to give back at least $1.3 million after…

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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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Ex-lover feared Roberts-Smith, court told

The former lover of Ben Roberts-Smith both loved and feared him after an alleged attack and stereotypical reactions should be rejected, a judge has been told.

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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.

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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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End of the road

Government inaction has left Australia facing severe environmental crises, as highlighted by the release of one of the most important scientific reports on the environment — one the Coalition has had since December but chose not to release before the election. It’s the news you need to know with Emma…

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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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A sporting chance

Good morning, early birds. Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell has backed the world’s peak swimming body banning trans women competing in the women’s category in elite competition, and the lawyers representing the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins have asked to delay the case following Lisa Wilkinson’s Logie speech. It’s the…

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Bad press: the Rebel Wilson debacle that rocked SMH to its core

How did a short piece in a gossip column lead to tumultuous events that saw the Sydney Morning Herald publish three apologies in as many days?

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'Better than the blue tick': All the Canberrans on Russia's banned list

There are an estimated 44 Canberrans banned from Russia.

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Andrew Olle lecture: Without stronger press freedoms and protections for public-interest journalism, democracy is at risk

Australians will only rely upon the mainstream media as an essential part of our civic and democratic life if they can trust we are able to expose the spin and lies and misinformation, and deliver the facts and truth, writes Ita Buttrose.

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Russia, why aren’t you listening? Australian journalists wake up to sanctions but ABC’s Matt Bevan left out

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Dogecoin Co-Founder Takes Swipe At Crypto VCs: Web3 Has Nothing To Offer To Content Creators

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) co-creator Jackson Palmer has taken yet another swipe at venture capitalists — in particular, Marc Andreessen, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), for his comments about the advantages

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Power to the people

Good morning, early birds. In a move to control electricity prices and shortages the Australian Energy Market Operator has switched off the market and taken control, and Victoria and NSW plan to introduce an extra year of schooling. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Over Xi’s plan for China

Good morning, early birds. China’s President Xi Jinping has given his defence force the power to protect its interests abroad in what could be the legal basis for the Chinese military going into other countries, and the use of restraints in Victorian hospitals reportedly increased by 56% in 2020-2021. It’s…

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