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Brittany Higgins ordered to pay almost $350,000 in defamation damages to Linda Reynolds

Former defence minister’s reputation was damaged by social media posts by her former staffer, judge rules

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Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

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Almost a year after the Reynolds v Higgins defamation trial wrapped, the verdict is due

Judge to weigh five weeks of evidence to determine if Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds in 2022 and 2023 with a series of social media posts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

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'Cast of thousands' headlined Reynolds defamation trial

Prime ministers, TV hosts, journalists, MPs and staffers were among the who's who of mentions and witnesses in the Linda Reynolds defamation trial.

AAP

Linda Reynolds’ Lawyer Says Brittany Higgins Used Her Trauma As ‘Catch-All Excuse’ For ‘Lies’

Lawyers for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds have made their closing submission in her defamation case against Brittany Higgins today, where they attacked the former staffer’s “litany of lies” and how she used her trauma as a “catch-all excuse”. The high-profile defamation case between the senator and her former staffer is…

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Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Higgins accused of ‘visceral hatred’ of Reynolds; a dramatic yacht rescue; and a golden age for Australian tennis?

Lawyers for Western Australia senator Linda Reynolds and her former employee Brittany Higgins began their closing arguments this week

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Courageous truth or fiction: trial probes Higgins saga

A trial that pits Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins over a series of social media posts has become much more than a defamation case.

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Phone messages contradict Higgins' claims, court told

A defamation trial pitting a senator against Brittany Higgins has received evidence about the ex-staffer's movements before and after her alleged rape.

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Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.

AAP

Linda Reynolds' ex-chief of staff in doubt for trial

Senator Linda Reynolds' former chief of staff may be too unwell to give evidence at her ex-boss's defamation stoush with Brittany Higgins.

AAP

Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the pressure of the Higgins saga caused her to break down in parliament.

AAP

Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape

Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.

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Linda Reynolds’ defamation action against Brittany Higgins has gone to trial: how did we get here and what happens next?

Reynolds is suing Higgins over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputation

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10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has been granted court access to details of a trust which manages Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million taxpayer-funded settlement.

AAP

Lehrmann-Ten evidence probed for Higgins-Reynolds case

Evidence from Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case will be used by Liberal senator Linda Reynolds in her defamation suit against Brittany Higgins.

AAP

Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.

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Brittany Higgins could face fresh defamation allegation

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds could add another social media post to her high-profile defamation case against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins is preparing to marry, as lawyers spar over documents related to the former political staffer's $2.4 million compensation payment

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Sharaz bows out of defamation fight with Reynolds

Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford to continue to fight Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' claims that he defamed her.

AAP

Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case

Mediation talks between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins could be derailed by credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial.

AAP

Investigator loses appeal bid in Rayney defamation case

A forensic investigator has lost an appeal bid after defaming former Perth barrister Lloyd Rayney by implying he murdered his wife.

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Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins

Brittany Higgins says she is considering her legal options after a defamation threat from Senator Linda Reynolds, who is already suing Ms Higgins' partner.

Daily Mirror

Bus driver celebrates £1m Lotto win with doner kebab and plans to buy first home

Steve Goodwin scratched the card outside the Co-op in Holsworthy, Devon, while waiting for his tea at a neighbouring kebab shop and wept with joy when he saw he'd won

Birmingham Post

Former taxman, 54, becomes outdoor sports apprentice and wishes he'd done it sooner

Martin Bennett left behind a 30-year career with the Civil Service and now teaches skiing, archery and caving

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