Bruce Lehrmann’s case returns to court for first time since identity reveal

Bruce Lehrmann’s case returns to court for first time since identity reveal

Lehrmann,last week unveiled as the high-profile man charged with the rape of a woman west of Brisbane,has had his case mentioned in court for the first time since his identity became public.

  • byCloe Read

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The TV interviews that undermined Lehrmann’s bid for anonymity

The TV interviews that undermined Lehrmann’s bid for anonymity

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argued his mental health would be at risk if he was identified as the alleged Toowoomba rapist. His television interviews suggested otherwise.

  • bySean Parnell andCloe Read
Bruce Lehrmann named as alleged rapist in Toowoomba case
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Bruce Lehrmann named as alleged rapist in Toowoomba case

The former political staffer is alleged to have raped a woman weeks after he first appeared in court on unrelated charges he raped Brittany Higgins.

  • bySean Parnell andCloe Read
‘Great waste of time and money’:Birthday GIF drama exposed by commission

‘Great waste of time and money’:Birthday GIF drama exposed by commission

The Queensland public service is mired in a new and unusual controversy after a GIF posted in a group chat was deemed racist and sexually provocative.

  • bySean Parnell
Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal

Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal

A judge claims a court was wrong to find that judicial immunity did not shield him from being sued by a man left traumatised after being wrongfully jailed during divorce proceedings.

  • byMiklos Bolza
Court rejects bid to protect identity of high-profile rape accused

Court rejects bid to protect identity of high-profile rape accused

The man’s lawyers have until Tuesday to consider appealing to a higher court.

  • byMatt Dennien
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Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals against ‘severe’ sentence

Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals against ‘severe’ sentence

A man jailed for making $370,000 by illegally operating a charter airline used by state and federal MPs has won an appeal against his sentence.

  • byRex Martinich
Woman charged with murder after mother found dead

Woman charged with murder after mother found dead

A woman has been charged with murder after her 73-year-old mother was found dead at a family home in north Queensland.

  • byFraser Barton
High-profile rape accused claims ‘health risk’ if named

High-profile rape accused claims ‘health risk’ if named

The identity of a high-profile man accused of rape will remain secret after he was granted a new interim order despite his solicitors failing to comply with previous court directions.

  • byRex Martinich
Thousands of pages of phone data stall case of high-profile rape accused

Thousands of pages of phone data stall case of high-profile rape accused

New Queensland laws that would allow media to identify people accused of serious sex offences come into effect next month. This case might not be so straightforward.

  • byZach Hope andMatt Dennien
Hundreds of Qld child abuse victims. More than $100 million in payments

Hundreds of Qld child abuse victims. More than $100 million in payments

The Queensland government expects to pay out twice as much money to settle child abuse claims this year – and that its liability will only increase in future.

  • bySean Parnell