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Ben Roberts-Smith: the explosive allegations of war crimes at the heart of defamation case

The Victoria Cross recipient claims a series of news stories defamed him but the newspapers defended their reporting as true. As a verdict looms, we look at the key details of the case

The Guardian - AU

In Australian defamation court, a proxy 'war crimes trial' nears judgement

Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was lauded as a hero and awarded Australia's highest military honour for "conspicuous gallantry" during a 2010 attack on two Taliban machine-gun posts during his fifth tour of Afghanistan.

Reuters

Afternoon Update: Stan Grant goes to police; building fire in central Sydney; and electricity bills go up again

A man has been charged with allegedly making threats against the ABC journalist, plus power costs rise to rise in July

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Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes defamation verdict to be delivered on Thursday 1 June

Australia’s most decorated soldier will learn the outcome of his case against three newspapers over Afghanistan allegations, including the murder of civilians

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith to learn defamation fate

The Federal Court will soon hand down a highly anticipated judgment in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits over media reports of alleged war crimes.

The New Daily

Ben Roberts-Smith makes final bid to access diary entries of war crime investigator

Former soldier has previously been denied access after it was ruled they were exempt from disclosure

The Guardian - AU

Lawyer for Ben Roberts-Smith details war veteran's five-year fight for diary notes

The war veteran's legal team is fighting for access to diary notes between a journalist and the head of the Afghanistan inquiry.

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Roberts-Smith probes defence meetings with journalist

Ben Roberts-Smith is seeking diary entries about alleged meetings between Defence and a journalist.

The New Daily

Truth or consequences

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson will rely on truth in her defence in the defamation suit brought against her by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, and it would cost more than $60 billion to de-gas and electrify all Australia’s homes.

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Key witness in Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial acted ‘like a drunken fool’ towards police, says magistrate

Federal police sought former soldier’s phone as part of investigation into war crimes potentially committed in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith's witness pleads guilty to hindering Commonwealth official

The man known as Person X was due to face a two-day hearing this week over his "extremely discourteous" behaviour in a Sydney hotel.

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Nine and Seven go from TV ratings spat to claims of lost ‘landmark defamation’ case

Nine’s James Chessell says star reporter Nick McKenzie’s case settled, not lost. Plus: Norman Swan’s ‘controversial’ award

The Guardian - AU

What sort of country are we? That’s the question implicit in Lachlan Murdoch v Crikey

For Australian media, this case is important – it asks whether anyone is free to publish in the public interest a hyperbolic remark about a wealthy media baron

The Guardian - AU

If Bruce Lehrmann proceeds with defamation action, how would it differ from the aborted criminal case?

While Australia’s defamation laws are notoriously slanted in favour of plaintiffs, Lehrmann would need to overcome a number of obstacles

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Morning mail: Liz Truss resigns, Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship, boost to Pacific aid

Friday: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are among the runners to replace Liz Truss, who will become her country’s shortest-lasting leader. Plus: why we love cheating scandals

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Morning mail: top Truss minister quits with scathing parting shot, Japanese encephalitis fears, car-proof cake

Thursday: The UK home secretary has been forced to resign after an email indiscretion, throwing Liz Truss’s government into fresh chaos. Plus: how to keep a cake intact on its maiden voyage

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Morning mail: sports sponsorships furore, Jerusalem decision ‘an insult’, fears for Metro project safety

Wednesday: Corporate sponsorship of sports and arts is in the spotlight, with teams and players including cricket captain Pat Cummins pushing back against deals. Plus: Mark Fennell’s favourite things

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Morning Mail: translator drought in flood zones, Russian war plane crashes, Truss tax plan axed

Tuesday: Shepparton’s multicultural community had to rely on a team of volunteers to help raise the alarm amid flooding. Plus: the ultimate guide to buying men’s underwear

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Guardian Australia launches special podcast series on Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial

Guardian Australia today announces the launch of Ben Roberts-Smith v the media

The Canberra Times

Suspended doctor retains high-profile lawyer in litigation against ACT govt

Ben Roberts-Smith's barrister to represent cardiologist in litigation against ACT government.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese lays floral tribute to Queen Elizabeth II before meeting with King Charles

Australian prime minister says his visit is about ‘commemorating a life well-lived’

AAP

Diggers get royal welcome ahead of funeral

William, the new Prince of Wales, has visited Australian troops as they prepare for the funeral ceremony for the Queen.

Crikey

What’s a guy gotta do to not be invited to the queen’s funeral?

The leaders of Brazil, Dubai and Turkey are in. But the leaders of Russia, Afghanistan and North Korea are out. We look at what it takes to get on to the guest list.

The Independent UK

Australia to take South Pacific leaders to UK royal funeral

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tuvalu have accepted his offer to fly representatives to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

The Canberra Times

'So very regal': Aunty Val among Aussies invited to Queen's funeral

Ten Australians have been invited to the Queen's funeral.

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