Bruce Lehrmann retrial scrapped amid Higgins’ mental health concerns

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3 years ago

December 2, 2022

William Howard

Bruce Lehrmann retrial scrapped amid concerns for Brittany Higgins’ mental health

The retrial against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been scrapped.

It was scheduled for February 20, but now the charges against Lehhrmann have now been dropped.

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions delivered a short statement outside the court.

The Director said he received compelling medical evidence regarding the impact a second trial would have on the mental health of Brittany Higgins.

Lehrmann has maintained his innocence to allegations he raped Higgins, who was a colleague and fellow political staffer.

The prosecutors alleged the incident occurred in the office of the then defence industry minister, Linda Reynolds.

The initial court hearing against Lehrmann was brought to a grinding halt back in October following juror misconduct.

It follows reports the ACT government was rushing to amend its Evidence Act.

The changes would allow evidence previously given by Higgins to be used again. It would also free her from attending court or facing another cross-examination.

LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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18 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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20 hours ago

March 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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2 days ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears