January 2021
Defamation plaintiffs on a roll
Elaine Stead’s victory over The Australian Financial Review has continued a run of adverse judgments against media outlets.
- Michael Pelly
June 2020
How to lose $2.2 billion in 13 years
Nothing expresses the ignominy that's befallen the old Packer magazine empire better than the sheer numbers.
- Myriam Robin
February 2020
Oscars praise lavished on women but men scoop top gongs
Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho stole the show, during which women were dubbed "superheroes" and praised for their contributions to the film industry.
- Lauren Sams
'I just don't have the balls': Rebel chides BAFTAS
World War I epic 1917 was the big winner at Sunday's British Academy Film Awards but the talking point was the fact no women were nominated for best director and all 20 nominees for lead and supporting actor were white.
January 2020
Celeste Barber raises $25m as stars take lead on bushfire relief
Stars from around the world are showing their heart and pledging alongside the community to raise money for the RFS.
- Fiona Carruthers
November 2019
Jumping the gun on defamation reform
Did Christian Porter steal some thunder from the NSW Attorney-General on defamation reform?
- Michael Pelly
October 2019
'This is not about the money'
Defamation barrister Matt Collins reveals over Lunch with the AFR he reveals what really motivates his clients - and how Rebel Wilson made him laugh.
- Michael Pelly