Exclusive - The Liberal party sent a fake death notice to branch members in Melbourne’s south-east. The bizarre email reveals a broader story about defections to One Nation across suburban seats ahead of the November poll. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

Soon after John quit the Liberal Party, the strange phone calls started

When John Ternel quit the Victorian Liberal Party this week the party mistakenly sent an email to members saying he had died. Mr Ternel says the ordeal confirmed to him that the Victorian Liberals are...

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Exclusive - Two former One Nation candidates have accused party leader Pauline Hanson and chief of staff James Ashby of dismissing concerns raised internally about employing the convicted rapist and former campaign director Sean Black. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Ex-One Nation candidate wants Hanson 'held accountable' for rehiring rapist ex-staffer

Two former One Nation candidates have accused party leader Pauline Hanson and chief of staff James Ashby of dismissing concerns raised internally about the convicted rapist and former campaign directo...

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Investigation - New revelations about One Nation candidates raise questions about vetting processes - www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

One Nation candidate published antisemitic, racist and homophobic posts

A One Nation candidate in the South Australian election was accused of domestic abuse, bullying and harassment, while another made racist, antisemitic and homophobic social media posts, raising fresh ...

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The ABC was banned from One Nation election event in South Australia last night.

Exclusive - South Australian One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter has a warrant for his arrest in the UK for failing to show up to court after he was charged with an alleged sexual offence. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

One Nation candidate wanted in UK on sexual touching charge

South Australian One Nation candidate Aoi Baxter has a warrant for his arrest in the UK after he failed to show up to court to face a charge of sexually touching a woman without consent.

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Tonight on Spin Cycle on @3rrrfm.bsky.social we chat to @charlottegrieve.bsky.social about her book Duty To Warn, covering her Age investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis and the resulting defamation trial. Plus other headlines. 7pm with @theshufflediary.bsky.social and @rachelwithers.bsky.social

On @3rrrfm.bsky.social #SpinCycle 7pm tonight @jessielilley.bsky.social @theshufflediary.bsky.social and @rachelwithers.bsky.social chat to @charlottegrieve.bsky.social about her book "Duty To Warn", covering her investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis and the defamation trial. Plus other news. 📻

@3rrrfm.bsky.social #SpinCycle 20min in: @jessielilley.bsky.social @theshufflediary.bsky.social & @rachelwithers.bsky.social stellar interview with investigative journalist @charlottegrieve.bsky.social on her investigation into Dr Munjed Al Muderis. #BookSky #healthcare share.google/uv8M6zZkYFPm...

Big thank you to Bri Lee for recommending Duty To Warn! Her debut book Eggshell Skull was a big inspiration and so pleased she enjoyed the book.

Australian coverage of the Epstein files has so far been confused about why Kevin Rudd was mentioned in his emails alongside references to Mongolia. Today @scottmitchell.bsky.social and I reveal what drove Epstein’s Mongolia obsession. www.lamestream.com.au/exclusive-ho...

Exclusive: How Israel, Weapons and Greed Drove Jeffrey Epstein’s Mongolia Obsession

For years, Jeffrey Epstein used his connections to build a network of influence aimed at Mongolia. Now Lamestream can reveal what drove his obsession.

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Thank you @australia.theguardian.com for including Duty To Warn as one of the best 8 books for February. Some great titles in there, time to go to your local bookstore! www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

Kathy Lette, mum rage and a cursed vagina: the best Australian books out in February

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

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Today is the official launch date for Duty to Warn! Buy online or pop into a bookstore near you.

Very excited to announce the Sydney launch of my upcoming book Duty To Warn with medical journalism giant Norman Swan at @gleebooks.bsky.social on Feb 12. Book here and look forward to seeing you there! gleebooks.com.au/event/charlo...

In a first, a court accepts a new public interest defence to a defamation action in Australia. Journalist @charlottegrieve.bsky.social and a media lawyer discuss. democracyswatchdogs.org and podcast: democracyswatchdogs.org/podcast #defamation #journalism #investigative #reporter #medialaw

Editorials in The Age/SMH today calling for higher fines for companies that mishandle our private data. www.theage.com.au/national/cos...

Exclusive - Munjed Al Muderis is going to war with the Aus Orthopaedic Assoc, appealing his expulsion and launching legal action in NSW + leaked docs show senior clinical heads at Mac Uni Hospital have been warned about problems, threats against surgeons for years. www.theage.com.au/national/thi...

‘Thinks he’s Teflon’: Al Muderis goes to war with peak body, colleagues

Unethical surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis is suing the Australian Orthopaedic Association, as leaked board minutes reveal concerns were raised about him threatening surgeons into silence.

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Every time we think we’ve heard everything about Munjed Al Muderis as there is to know, something further appears in the news. @charlottegrieve.bsky.social #smh #theage www.smh.com.au/national/wid...

Widower, doctor call for disgraced surgeon to be stripped of award

Ashley Gollan lost his wife after a double knee replacement with Dr Munjed Al Muderis went wrong. He and a leading surgeon want Muderis stripped of a major award.

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Great story by Izzy Lewis about the travel TikToker vs. “news influencer” controversy that raises some interesting questions about journalism and social media www.lamestream.com.au/the-afghanis...

A TikToker in Afghanistan vs. The new media influencers: Unpacking the controversy

A TikTok travel influencer, two podcasts and one incredible case study in the new media ecosystem.

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I am writing about this protest for The Age’s CBD column. Please let me know if you’re going and/or have any thoughts/witty placards you’re bringing!

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Rally to save Meanjin magazine Thursday 11 Sept 9am 715 Swanston St Carlton A number of Australian writers, editors and academics will speak in support of this vital cultural institution

Breaking - The Australian Orthopaedic Association has removed Dr Munjed Al Muderis’s membership, after a court ruled his practice was unethical and he was callous and cruel to vulnerable patients. www.theage.com.au/national/pea...

Peak surgical body punts disgraced doctor Al Muderis after court finds negligence

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

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It was great to catch up with Samantha Selinger-Morris on The Morning Edition podcast about the whirlwind past 10 days since the Federal Court judgment dismissing Dr Al Muderis' defamation case, and the 3 years leading up to that moment. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

The unravelling of a star surgeon, and the journalist who took on the fight

Podcast Episode · The Morning Edition · 17/08/2025 · 25m

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Exclusive - The secret cash commissions paid to recruit patients and FB posts about a “major cover up” that landed Dr Al Muderis’s biggest critic in jail. @theageaustralia.bsky.social theage.com.au/national/i-l...

‘I lost everything’: How denouncing surgeon Al Muderis landed biggest critic in prison

What began as enthusiasm for a cutting-edge surgery ended in acrimony and incarceration.

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Investigation - This harrowing story highlights the dangers of bias in hospital emergency departments, continuing @theageaustralia.bsky.social & SMH’s ‘Medical Misogyny’ series driven by Kate Aubusson, Aisha Dow, Carrie Fellner & Emily Kaine. www.theage.com.au/national/tre...

‘Treated like a hysterical mother’: Assaulted by her son, Alison’s pain was ignored until she collapsed

Alison Beatty was sent away from Katoomba Hospital’s emergency department but, as it turned out, her lungs were filling with blood.

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Investigation - @theageaustralia.bsky.social & SMH reveal disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis was fighting six separate court battles during his failed defamation case; adding to calls to better inform the public about dangerous doctors. www.theage.com.au/national/a-p...

A picture of arrogance: Disgraced surgeon’s battles with patients revealed

Munjed Al Muderis suffered a devastating defamation loss and now this masthead can reveal a string of court cases and legal settlements involving the disgraced doctor.

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Read the Federal Court findings on the honest, credible and impressive patients who had the courage to tell the truth about Dr Munjed Al Muderis. www.theage.com.au/national/the... @theageaustralia.bsky.social

The star surgeon’s patients who told the truth to protect others

In a landmark ruling, Federal Court judge Wendy Abraham found Dr Munjed Al Muderis had devoted much of his life’s work to helping amputees walk again. However, she found there was a significant cohort...

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Exclusive- the University of Sydney is the latest organisation to deny Al Muderis holds any position, despite statements in his affidavit and public profiles. www.theage.com.au/national/we-...

‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney

The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.

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Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis spent $19k in 9 days on crisis PR advice, inc calls to The Australian, ABC, SBS, Guardian and a four-hour Sunday dinner w Sue Chrysanthou at his apartment. “Launching, and losing, a defamation action is only a matter for those with the deepest of pockets.”

Exclusive - Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis falsely described relationships with several Australian charities during his failed Federal Court of Australia case, with two international groups denying he holds his claimed ambassador roles. www.theage.com.au/national/we-...

‘We do not know who he is’: Charities deny Dr Al Muderis’ ambassador roles

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis claimed in sworn evidence that he was a patron for major charities, including the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and several smaller organisations.

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“It’s not business as usual”: Nine’s defamation win over high-profile surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis is a landmark moment for free speech in Australia. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.

Is Nine’s defamation win over Munjed Al Muderis a game changer?

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Truth wins. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

Nine wins defamation fight against high-profile surgeon

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.

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