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National broadcaster to pay politician $79,000 in defamation settlement
ABC journalist Louise Milligan has agreed to pay $79,000 to Queensland politician Andrew Laming as a settlement in a defamation case
The member for Bowman, who will quit politics at the next election, sued the Four Corners reporter over a series of tweets she posted earlier this year.
It follows Mr Laming battling allegations of harassment.
The Federal Court was told Ms Milligan had agreed to judgment in Mr Laming’s favour.
Milligan agreed to pay Dr Laming $79,000 with further costs yet to be confirmed.
The ABC will foot the bill for the $79,000 payout, as well as court costs for both sides.
“My case is an example of how a false allegation can be quickly and widely disseminated over social media by persons who have no direct/personal knowledge of what actually happened,” Dr Laming said in a statement.
“Resolving the claim avoids a potentially protracted and costly legal action,” the statement from the broadcaster said.
“In March, Ms Milligan in good faith published several Twitter posts regarding Dr Laming. One of those posts contained an honest error that had been widely reported by numerous other journalists and politicians on social and mass media.
“The ABC is not aware of legal proceedings in relation to statements or reporting by others.
“The error concerned the circumstances in which Dr Laming took a photograph.”
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US government shutdown delays crucial jobs data
Investors navigate uncertainty as U.S. government shutdown delays jobs data, impacting global markets. #markets #usshutdown #jobs
Investors navigate uncertainty as U.S. government shutdown delays jobs data, impacting global markets. #markets #usshutdown #jobs
Across the Pacific, attention is on the looming U.S. government shutdown, though investors appear to be looking through the uncertainty for now.
U.S. jobs data, expected this week, has been delayed due to the shutdown, adding another layer of uncertainty for global markets.
#markets #usshutdown #jobs #rba #tesla #tickernews
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US intel backs Ukraine strikes
Trump approves increased Pentagon role in Ukraine, aiming to weaken Russian funding and considering missile supplies. #ukrainewar #russia #tickernews
Trump approves increased Pentagon role in Ukraine, aiming to weaken Russian funding and considering missile supplies. #ukrainewar #russia #tickernews
President Trump has approved deeper Pentagon and intelligence agency involvement for Ukraine, a move seen as a major escalation.
The plan aims to cripple key Russian facilities, directly threatening the Kremlin’s war funding.
At the same time, Washington is weighing the supply of Tomahawk and other powerful missiles to strengthen Ukraine’s arsenal.
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Yom Kippur synagogue attack in Manchester leaves two dead
Synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur kills two; suspect shot dead by police in terror incident
Synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur kills two; suspect shot dead by police in terror incident
– Two people were killed when a man drove into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard during Yom Kippur.
– The suspect, wearing an explosive-like vest, was shot dead by police; two further arrests followed.
This was a vile terrorist attack that attacked Jews, because they are Jews.
Antisemitism is a hatred that is rising, once again. Britain must defeat it, once again.
To every Jewish person in this country: I promise that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the… pic.twitter.com/DAd9OaGNMc
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 2, 2025
The suspect, reportedly wearing a vest resembling an explosive device, was shot dead by police after they responded to the incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Northern England.
British authorities declared the attack a terrorist incident. The police suggested they were aware of the attacker’s identity but could not verify it at that moment. Following the attack, two additional arrests were made.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, having interrupted his participation in a European summit to address the situation, pledged enhanced security measures for Jewish communities, noting rising antisemitism in the UK since the conflict escalation following Hamas’s October 7 assault on Israel.
We are deeply concerned by reports of a violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester today. We unequivocally condemn this act of violence. pic.twitter.com/niGBdI4heB
— MCB (@MuslimCouncil) October 2, 2025
Starmer expressed solidarity with the Jewish community, acknowledging their fears and confirming his commitment to counteract rising hatred.
Injured Victims
As the situation unfolded, three other individuals remained in serious condition.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as police evacuated vulnerable individuals from the synagogue, where many attendees were in traditional dress.
The prompt actions of security staff and law enforcement were credited with preventing further harm. King Charles expressed his deep shock and sorrow regarding the incident.
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