Australia tells police to consider importance of free press when investigating leaks
The Australian Government has told police to consider the importance of a free and open press when investigating leaked documents…
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Media groups condemn police raid on ABC News in Australia
Media groups have joined voices to condemn a police raid on the offices of broadcaster ABC News in Australia. The…
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The BBC has condemned a police raid on the offices of an Australian national broadcaster, calling it a “deeply troubling”…
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Actor Geoffrey Rush awarded £1.5m in damages after Sydney Telegraph libel win
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has been awarded an Australian record in libel damages after winning his case against a newspaper publisher and journalist…
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Actor Geoffrey Rush has told the judge hearing his defamation case that he felt as though his head was “filled…
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Aussie actor Geoffrey Rush pulls out of stage play while he battles Sydney newspaper over ‘defamatory’ articles
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has pulled out of a stage play in Australia while he sues a Sydney-based tabloid newspaper,…
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BBC ramps up Australia operation in response to Mail Online and Guardian launches
The BBC is said to be expanding its Australian operation in response to the growing presence of The Guardian and…
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Mail Online and News Corp reach ‘settlement’ over Australian story-stealing claims
News Corp claims it has reached a settlement with Mail Online over alleged breach of copyright in Australia. In June,…
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