The Northern Territory has been rocked by its first case of community transmission since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The case has incited a three-day lockdown for the town of Katherine and a 72-hour lockout period for Darwin. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Michael Gunner during an emergency press conference held at…
Prince Andrew can expect to face a civil trial in late 2022, says US District Judge Lewis Kaplan. The trial pertains to claims by Virginia Giuffre, who alleges Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was a minor. Prince Andrew “unequivocally denies” the allegations. According to Judge Kaplan, setting a specific trial date at this…
A defamation lawsuit between former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro and Youtube comedian Jordan Shanks has reached a settlement. Barilaro sued Shanks, also known by his online moniker friendlyjordies, in May. Shanks was accused of defaming Barilaro in two of his political comedy videos. Shanks referred to Barilaro as “greasy Ned Kelly” and “a conman…