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During the defamation proceedings, Wilkinson opted to hire separate legal representation than Ten.

Men who "stealth" and take off condoms during sex without the other person's knowledge or consent will be charged with rape if law reforms in Queensland, which also crackdown on what constitutes consent, are passed.

The laws mean the identity of accused rapists and sex offenders can be reported.

An orthopedic surgeon suing for defamation says he tries his best to care for his patients but cannot stop them deciding to discontinue treatment with him.

A flurry of recent lawsuits allege some of the world's biggest fast food companies are misrepresenting food in their marketing.

Surviving battering storms and challenges to Sealand's sovereignty in international waters since 1966, an intriguing legend tells of how one family repelled the clutches of a powerful neighbouring empire.

Tens of thousands of applications targeting a range of Crown land sites are stagnating in a legislative logjam.

Victorians who intentionally display or perform a Nazi symbol or gesture in public will face harsh penalties, under new legislation introduced to parliament.

Muslims in France face strict limits on their display of religious conviction

Jahan Kalantar's TikTok grew from 60,000 followers to 300,000 followers during the high-profile trial.

Stake, a crypto gambling firm backed by hip hop star Drake, has been accused of trading off the reputation of a trading and investment firm with the same name.

Michael Oher has alleged that the story at the heart of the popular book and movie was a lie.

Airbnb has revolutionised the short-stay industry. Launched in 2008, it now eclipses the world's biggest hotel chains. In Australia alone there are about 100,000 listed properties.

The former Liberal staffer's statement is the latest development to the ugly fallout from Walter Sofronoff's inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution.

Premier Roger Cook has confirmed he'll be repealing laws rushed through two years ago in an attempt to protect Aboriginal cultural sites.

Less than a day after jurors began deliberating, they returned to Parramatta District Court on Friday and found her not guilty on both counts.

A lawyer knew her husband was connected to criminal activity and tried to destroy evidence linking him to a murder because she couldn't live without him, a jury has heard.

Australians should beware of using emojis after a judge ruled the "thumbs-up" emoji is just as valid as a signature

Here we break down when you're liable and the consequences if your dog attacks an animal or human.

When asked their age, most will answer with their "Korean age", which could be one or even two years older than their international age.

Online behemoths have long struggled to combat misinformation, leading to all kinds of societal and political flash points and problems.

After being freed from prison, Folbigg is considering her next legal move.

The simple things in life, that's what Kathleen Folbigg enjoyed after languishing for 20 years in prison.

The families of two Australians who were facing the death penalty in Vietnam are "relieved" after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese helped broker a clemency deal.

A former top judge is seeking a better deal for women affected by defective pelvic mesh implants

Legislation stipulates capital punishment for 'serial offenders' and transmission of HIV/AIDS through gay sex.

Tests have found vapes sold in Queensland contain heavy metals which are "toxic to reproduction" and may "cause neurological anomalies".

The settlement could be valued at $200 million and covers about 9 million 2011-2022 model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the US, the companies said.

A high-profile copyright trial over whether Ed Sheeran's smash single "Thinking Out Loud" copied a classic Marvin Gaye song has officially kicked off.

A group of Credit Suisse investors have sued Swiss financial regulators after a government-engineered takeover of the struggling bank by rival UBS left them with billions in losses.

Jack's Law is named after Jack Beasley who was 17 years old when he was stabbed to death in 2019.

Harry claims publisher targeted him by unlawfully hacking voicemails, tapping landlines, obtaining itemised phone bills and flight information of his then-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.

The scale of the hack has grown dramatically since it was first revealed, and almost 8 million passports have now been confirmed as stolen.

The victim was left to sleep on the streets for three days after medical professionals became suspicious and called the donation off.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor believes Russian President Vladimir Putin could stand trial.

Junior doctors across multiple states and territories are banding together to sue health services over unpaid overtime, excessive hours and dangerous rostering.

A group of people left major environmental damage at the Queensland reserve.

The now-independent senator's claim came after she was cleared of contempt by a committee investigating her failure to declare the relationship.

Defence team has argued two different shooters killed Alex Murdaugh's wife and son with two different weapons.

Consumer advocates say Australian airlines are missing the mark, claiming weak laws aren't doing enough to protect consumers.

The deal could end a dispute that has soured UK-EU relations, sparked the collapse of the Belfast-based regional government and shaken Northern Ireland's decades-old peace process.

HBO Max's parent company sues over shortened new South Park seasons and Paramount+ "specials"

Queensland is one step closer to criminalising coercive control after passing new legislation to strengthen the state's domestic violence laws.

Lena Megens, 92, hit her head after falling from a chair at Weary Dunlop Retirement Village in Wheelers Hill in April last year.

It's an uncentralised belief system but is generally characterised by an anti-government, anti-authority idea that the law of a land does not apply to them.

The new legislation means that any shopping centres over 34,000 square metres will not be able to charge customers or workers for parking.

Rose and Pippa Milthorpe were re-traumatised by the court process after coming forward about sexual abuse perpetrated by a close family friend nine years ago, and were behind a push for reforms.

The authenticity of Lisa Marie's signature in a 2016 amendment to her will is just one of several issues being questioned in an LA court.

In documents filed by Reynolds' lawyers in the WA Supreme Court, it is claimed Sharaz made two tweets in 2022 that are "falsely defamatory".

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie Rust., as will the armorer who oversaw all weapons used in the production.