Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann successfully avoided a $200,000 security payment for his defamation appeal, allowing the challenge to proceed without the financial burden. Federal Court Justice Wendy Abraham declined the request from Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, also granting Lehrmann a stay on the $2 million legal costs he owes to Ten. Lehrmann, who denies sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, continues to face legal battles and financial struggles, with Ten serving a bankruptcy notice but agreeing to wait until the appeal is resolved.
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Jets coach Stanton ‘not a quitter’ amid clouded future
Newcastle coach Rob Stanton has no plans to leave the in-form Jets mid-season, despite uncertainty about his future, as they continue their best unbeaten run in 20 years. He believes his players are ready to continue thriving even without him next season if necessary, with the team currently on a seven-game unbeaten streak and closing in on a finals spot. Stanton is focused on developing his players to reach their full potential and is committed...
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