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David Rolph @dkrolph

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Cairns man charged after allegedly naming prominent Queenslander in extortion case #auslaw #openjustice abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/c… via @ABCaustralia

Cairns man charged after allegedly naming man at centre of extortion case

A Cairns man accused of exposing the identity of a Queensland public figure at the centre of a mysterious extortion case has been charged by police with allegedly disobeying a suppression order.

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'Rewards club' lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli sues former SA minister #auslaw #defamation abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/r… via @ABCaustralia

'Lambo Guy' Adrian Portelli sues former minister over lottery comments

Melbourne "rewards club" lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former SA minister Andrea Michaels over comments she made about a $3.5 million home prize draw.

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Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ‘defamatory’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries #defamation rollingstone.com/tv-movies/t…

Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘Defamatory’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries

Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming she was defamed in the recent 'America’s Next Top Model' docuseries 'Reality Check.'

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Brisbane restaurant owner Trang Hien Thi Chu ordered to pay $40k in damages over Facebook rant that defamed chef #auslaw #defamation couriermail.com.au/truecrime… via @couriermail
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Dr Munjed Al Muderis defamation appeal: Disgraced surgeon challenges Nine Network court loss #auslaw #defamation smh.com.au/national/disgrace…

Disgraced doctor Munjed Al Muderis launches Nine defamation appeal

The lawyer for the orthopaedic surgeon argues the original finding of negligence was not available to the court judge in an appeal that is set to run for a fortnight.

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Magistrate extends order to suppress name of high-profile Queensland man at centre of extortion case #auslaw #openjustice abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/s… via @ABCaustralia

Suppression order extended for name of high-profile Qld man in extortion case

A magistrate has extended an order preventing the publication of details of the alleged extortion case, including the identities of the people involved.

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Kane Evans comes out as gay on 100% Footy smh.com.au/sport/nrl/i-know-…

‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans comes out in emotional interview

The ex-Roosters, Parramatta and Fiji star has detailed his battles with alcohol and substance addiction and mental health while wrestling with his sexuality.

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Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case #defamation theguardian.com/media/2026/j…

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case

Request for evidence to support claims of reputational and financial harm from Panorama documentary dismissed as ‘fishing expedition’

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Anthony Stewart Head, Buffy and Ted Lasso actor, dies at age 72 smh.com.au/culture/celebrity…

Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso fame, dies at 72

“Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind, but we know his legacy will live on,” the British actor’s family said.

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Luke Sayers and Cate Sayers case: Cate Sayers scores win in defamation case #auslaw #defamation #privacy smh.com.au/national/victoria…

Cate Sayers scores win against former husband Luke to keep defamation case in public eye

Justice Andrew Watson ruled on Wednesday that moving the case out of the Supreme Court would potentially prevent public vindication for Cate Sayers if she were to win.

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Identity of man at centre of alleged extramarital relationship extortion remains suppressed #auslaw #openjustice abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/s…

Suppression order for name of a high-profile Queensland man stands for now

The name of a high-profile Queenslander entwined in an extortion charge must temporarily remain under wraps while police prepare an application to prevent it from becoming public knowledge.

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Fun park owner ignores orders to dismantle unsafe rides #auslaw #contempt theaustralian.com.au/breakin… via @australian
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Trump refiles defamation suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story #defamation politi.co/4dC4Yza via @politico

Trump refiles defamation suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story

The president’s complaint revolves around a 2025 report related to a bawdy letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s signature.

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Pro-Israel activist who settled with Middle Eastern cafe made ‘misleading and deceptive’ comments, judge says #auslaw theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Pro-Israel activist who settled with Middle Eastern cafe made ‘misleading and deceptive’ comments,...

The long-running case between Jewish man Ofir Birenbaum and Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway returns to federal court

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MAFS allegations revealed: Filmed in the shower and touching without consent #auslaw smh.com.au/national/nsw/film…

Filmed in the shower, non-consensual touching: MAFS allegations revealed

SafeWork NSW investigated allegations of “violence and aggression” by both crew and grooms on the hit reality show before production was ordered to improve management of psychosocial hazards.

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Snowtown killer James Vlassakis's suppression order lifts after 25 years #auslaw #openjustice abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/s… via @ABCaustralia

Snowtown killer's suppression order lifts after 25 years

Snowtown killer James Vlassakis's image can be revealed after South Australia's highest court lifted a suppression order made 25 years ago. 

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Luke Sayers changed firm name over ‘dick pic’, court hears #auslaw #defamation #privacy theaustralian.com.au/busines… via @australian
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Contempt proceedings launched against MP Mark Latham following social media outburst #auslaw #contempt abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/c… via @ABCaustralia

'Incompetent': Action taken against Latham after online outburst

Contempt proceedings have been launched against Mark Latham after he attacked a tribunal that found he unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed another state MP.

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Rebel Wilson suffers fresh legal blow in US lawsuit #defamation dailytelegraph.com.au/truecr… via @dailytelegraph
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Peter V’landys claims early win in fiery defamation battle #auslaw #defamation smh.com.au/national/nsw/a-fa…

‘A fair degree of heat’: Peter V’landys claims early win in fiery defamation battle

The long-time Racing NSW chief executive and chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission is suing a racing news website for defamation.

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