Jury discharged from Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins due to potential juror misconduct.
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Morrison apology cited by Lehrmann defence
A parliamentary apology to women by Scott Morrison was proposed as reason to halt the trial of a man accused of raping political staffer Brittany Higgins.
Lehrmann trial jury given some respite
A jury has indicated it is struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, with the judge asking it to keep trying.
Jury told not to rush on Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has not yet reached a verdict after its third full day of deliberations.
‘Political forces’ in Lehrmann rape trial
A coalition senator has been accused of trying to interfere in Brittany Higgins' rape case because she is politically invested in the outcome of the trial.
Jury told ‘no rush’ on Lehrmann verdict
A jury deliberating in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former colleague Brittany Higgins, has been told there is no rush or time limit.
Jury to continue on Lehrmann deliberations
Members of the jury will continue considering their verdict in the trial of a man accused of raping his former colleague inside Parliament House.
Deliberations ongoing for Lehrmann verdict
A jury will continue deliberations for a second full day in the trial of the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
Higgins’ credibility put at trial’s centre
The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins inside Parliament House could soon be completed as a jury is urged to consider her credibility.
Higgins’ cross-examination ends in emotion
The second week of the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ended with her final cross-examination following evidence from other witnesses.
Reynolds quizzed on Higgins’ alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has denied accusations she tried to coach the cross-examination of Brittany Higgins or otherwise interfere at her rape accused's trial.
Morrison’s staff ‘knew about alleged rape’
A former staffer has claimed he spoke to then prime minister Scott Morrison's office about Brittany Higgins' alleged sexual assault within two weeks.
Court hears Lehrmann’s conflicting stories
Bruce Lehrmann told security, police and his boss different reasons for being at Parliament House the night he's accused of rape, his trial jury has heard.
Qld top cop to review all abuse complaints
Queensland's top cop has warned police who abuse, harass or bully their colleagues, promising to go after those whose "values no longer align with us".
Brittany Higgins’ final day in witness box
Brittany Higgins has finished providing evidence in an emotional cross-examination, saying her former colleague physically violated her in Parliament House.
Ex-minister to front Lehrmann’s rape trial
Former defence industry minister Linda Reynolds will give evidence at the criminal trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
Bruce Lehrmann trial way ahead of schedule
Brittany Higgins is expected to return to court for continued cross-examination this week in the trial of her accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann.
Lehrmann’s trial continues without Higgins
Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins is unavailable to give evidence in court as a trial continues for the man she accuses of rape.
Brittany Higgins ‘unavailable’ for trial
Brittany Higgins was due to face further cross-examination but the jury was told she was unavailable to give evidence.
Brittany Higgins reveals new book details
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has revealed at her rape accused's trial details about a book deal she secured worth more than $320,000.
Higgins ‘not ashamed’ of speaking to media
A jury has heard Brittany Higgins felt pressure not to proceed with a police complaint against her alleged rapist because it could impact the Liberal Party.
Lehrmann ‘made a pass’ before alleged rape
Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins has described the moment she was allegedly raped by a colleague inside a minister's office at Parliament House.
Open minds urged in Bruce Lehrmann’s trial
Brittany Higgins said "no" half a dozen times after waking up to find accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann having sex with her, his sexual assault trial has been told.
Child groomer nabbed at Brisbane airport
A man who allegedly posed as a teenage boy to lure young girls into sending him child exploitation material has been arrested by Border Force officials.
Protecting children from online abusers
Criminology experts say "sexting" by children is one of their biggest worries when it comes to fighting an increase in online child exploitation material.
Australia facing ‘tsunami’ of child abuse
Constable Tom Clayworth spends his days hunting child predators against the backdrop of a huge spike in online abuse in the last financial year.
Marchers unlikely to be on rape trial jury
ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says potential jurors in the Brittany Higgins case will need to "search their souls" to ensure they're impartial.
Accountant turned masseur admits assault
An out-of-work accountant who pretended to be a professional masseur has admitted sexually assaulting a woman while providing a massage in her home.
No ‘legal basis’ for Higgins’ TV interview
The prosecution in the Brittany Higgins case will not rely on interviews with Network Ten's The Project during the trial of the man accused of raping her.
Teenage NSW rapist called a ‘monster’
The victim of a teenage rapist found guilty of sexual assault and choking has called him a monster and said he belongs in jail.