Geoffrey Rush
Rule of Laws: ABC invokes spirit of Golden Tonsils in clash with Nine
The ABC Ombudsman rejected Nine’s complaints about Media Watch’s criticism in a ruling that seemed strangely familiar.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Opinion
Defamation
When a defamation action ‘isn’t worth the candle’
Recent defamation actions and rulings have raised questions whether these legal manoeuvres are worth the trouble.
- by Marina Olsen
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City life
Rush back to the big screen
Geoffrey Rush is back after what we can only politely refer to as a career hiatus since he won his 2018 case (bar one part in the small Australian film Storm Boy).
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Aussie cult hit Lantana, 20 years on: ‘It will always be relevant’
With its story of crumbling relationships and star-studded cast, Lantana was a hit. Now, 20 years later, its creators reflect on the film’s enduring success.
- by Craig Mathieson
Opinion
Defamation
Ben Roberts-Smith: A war-crimes trial masquerading as defamation action
Starting Monday, this trial is the biggest defamation action in living memory.
- by Matt Collins
CBD
City life
Defamation silk to retire
The defamation lawyer will leave the law at the end of the year
- by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
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Emerald City
Dusty and disappointed: What went down at the ARIAs after-parties
A ceremony without a red carpet or an audience wasn’t the only thing coronavirus messed up for this year’s ARIA awards.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Geoffrey Rush defamation barrister joins coveted rank of silks
Sydney barrister Sue Chrysanthou, one of the city's best-known defamation barristers, has been appointed to the coveted rank of senior counsel.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Defamation law set for overhaul to protect public interest journalism
NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman says an existing public interest defence "never works" for mass media outlets.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
CBD
City life
Telegraph in no Rush to appeal $2.87m defamation payout
Actor Geoffrey Rush is set for a final win over Sydney’s Daily Telegraph after his titanic defamation fight.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
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