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The Latest Breaking News from Walter Sofronoff

'That was a mistake': Barr admits he should not have appointed Sofronoff

Chief Minister made the admission during a leaders' debate.

The Canberra Times

Albrechtsen more interested in a ‘fair’ Lehrmann trial than Higgins’ alleged rape, columnist tells News Corp event

Opinion writer from The Australian tells colleagues much of the media appear to have applied ‘believe all women’ only to Brittany Higgins

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ll send you the transcript’: emails and texts between head of Lehrmann inquiry and News Corp columnist revealed

Message chain shows Walter Sofronoff sent transcripts and ‘strictly confidential’ information to Janet Albrechtsen

The Guardian - AU

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Supreme Court publishes messages between Sofronoff and News Corp

Texts and emails between Sofronoff and The Australian revealed.

The Canberra Times

Nine text messages that reveal how the Bruce Lehrmann saga unfolded in the media

Crikey brings you the story behind the story.

Crikey

Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m

The officers say Drumgold accused them of 'acting disgracefully'.

The Canberra Times

Walter Sofronoff's actions 'may constitute corrupt conduct': watchdog

An investigation into the board of inquiry chair's actions is underway.

The Canberra Times

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‘Climate denial’ ad pulled from The Australian after being labelled ‘deceptive’

Advertisement from IPA-linked Climate Study Group claimed fossil fuel use would not damage the environment. Plus: Janet Albrechtsen holds forth on the importance of not taking sides

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT

Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?

The Canberra Times

Which media companies have been caught up in the Bruce Lehrmann saga?

It’s increasingly difficult to keep track of just how many media companies have been sucked into the ‘radioactive snowball’ that is the Lehrmann circus.

Crikey

Surprise twist after inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution

Corruption allegations have been made against the former chair of an inquiry tasked with investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP

Brittany Higgins taken to hospital after mediation talks

Brittany Higgins was taken to emergency following mediation talks with Linda Reynolds, only a quarter of Closing the Gap targets are on track, and Anthony Albanese is being accused of locking some ministers out of decision-making.

Crikey

What should we make of Walter Sofronoff’s contact with News Corp’s Janet Albrechtsen?

It’s not a clean win for Shane Drumgold, but then again nobody ever wins in this messy affair.

Crikey

'Far from ideal': A-G says ACT govt frustrated over legal bills

Shane Rattenbury says recommendations from an inquiry still worthwhile despite court findings.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Drumgold scores partial victory in Lehrmann trial fallout; NRL racism allegation; and Nikki Haley wins first primary

Court finds extensive communication between the Lehrmann inquiry head and a columnist from The Australian may have given an impression of bias

AAP

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

The Canberra Times

Drumgold 'delighted' as court finds scathing report influenced by bias

Court points to Walter Sofronoff's relationship with columnist.

The Guardian - AU

Walter Sofronoff’s ‘private and secret’ texts with Janet Albrechtsen could lead to impression of bias, court told

Bruce Lehrmann inquiry head’s 273 interactions with the Australian columnist raised in legal challenge by former ACT DPP

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Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts

Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.

The Guardian - AU

Lawyers deny News Corp columnist ‘infected’ inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution

No basis to claim Janet Albrechtsen’s contact with case inquiry chief amounted to advocacy, court hears

AAP

Inquiry chair denies special treatment for journalist

The chair of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial denies he gave preferential treatment to a particular journalist, despite prolonged contact.

The Guardian - AU

Head of Bruce Lehrmann inquiry ‘infected’ by News Corp journalist against prosecutor, court told

Court also hears the Australian’s Janet Albrechtsen gave Walter Sofronoff Lehrmann’s contact details while he was examining prosecution

Crikey

Morrison’s women problem

Former PM Scott Morrison has been criticised for his attitudes towards women on ABC’s Nemesis, and Shane Drumgold’s case against the ACT government begins today.

AAP

'Poisoned' review into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial

A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: inflation falls to two-year low; Iran on alert for US response; and Melbourne’s new poo museum

Attention turns to if and when the RBA will begin cutting interest rates if it becomes confident inflation will drop to its 2-3% target range

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