Brittany Higgins’ former boss, Senator Linda Reynolds, has spoken out in the wake of the Federal Court’s defamation judgment against Bruce Lehrmann, saying it has finally “set the record straight” on allegations her office engaged in a cover-up. In his judgment this week, Justice Michael Lee found that, on theContinue Reading
Bruce Lehrmann reportedly fled to a police station after the adverse judgment in his defamation action against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, and was taken to another location to protect his safety. The Australian reports Mr Lehrmann “sought refuge in a regional police station” and was subsequently transported by officersContinue Reading
Thousands of Aussies have been warned to “evacuate now” or risk becoming trapped, as the east coast braces for “life-threatening” flash flooding and up to 300mm of rain falling in parts of the east coast. Dozens of flood warnings have been issued for catchments in NSW and Queensland as theContinue Reading
A notorious sex offender dubbed the “Playboy rapist” has argued police have “terrorised” him by keeping his personal devices for three years and destroying his relationship with his ex-fiance. Simon Monteiro, 66, was sentenced in 2009 to 12 years prison for raping and bashing a Sydney woman. The former modelContinue Reading
There is a particularly demeaning reason women’s participation in sport drops radically in late adolescence, and it has nothing to do with their willingness to take part. Almost 100 per cent of female soccer players surveyed recently have been forced to wear “stinky used men’s uniforms” – an ugly precedentContinue Reading
While NSW struggles with a 57,000 person waitlist for social housing, a 17-unit public housing building in an inner-city unit block remains largely vacant. Currently slated for redevelopment, the pending demolition of 82 Wentworth Park Rd has angered community housing groups and the remaining residents, who on Wednesday stormed theContinue Reading
James Tedesco proved it’s never smart to write off a champion after the Roosters skipper bounced back from some scathing State of Origin criticism to inspire his side to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Bulldogs. The Roosters only led Sunday’s game for five minutes thanks to a late LukeContinue Reading
A single mother overwhelmed by the rising cost of living crisis has been left touched by the kind act of a stranger. Ree was at her local Woolworths in Gosford on Sunday when she was forced to put items back due to their cost not fitting in her budget. “TheContinue Reading
Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin admits the Reds will need to produce “something special” in Gosford on Saturday night to reach the A-League grand final. The Reds’ season hangs by a thread after there were beaten 2-1 last Saturday by the Central Coast Mariners in the first-leg of their A-LeagueContinue Reading
On International Women’s Day 2004, Karen Iles walked into Newtown Police Station. She was there to report a gang rape. Years earlier, while holidaying with her family in the Gold Coast, the Year 8 student was lured into a hotel room by a “surfer dude”. There, 14-year-old Karen was heldContinue Reading