It’s one of the most watched defamation cases, with both Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann taking the stand in the Federal Court this week.

Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over an interview where Ms Higgins alleged she had been raped by a Liberal staffer at Parliament House in 2019. 

He has denied the allegation and has never been found guilty of any wrongdoing. 

Today, reporter Partick Bell on the key evidence heard by the court. 

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Patrick Bell, ABC reporter

Higgins, Lehrmann and the defamation trial

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A ‘Future Made In Australia’ has a nice ring to it. 

But is it really wise for the government to throw almost $23 billion at industries to help along the transition to net zero emissions and a green future? 

The federal opposition thinks it will just mean billionaires like Gina Rinehart get richer. 

Today, the host of the ABC Radio National Breakfast, Q+A and the Party Room podcast, Patricia Karvelas on what the government's planning and whether the gamble will pay off. 

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Patricia Karvelas, ABC presenter

Can Australia really afford to make stuff?

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets. 

This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.  

Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.  

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Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

Years in jail for exposing military secrets

The federal budget delivers a $300 power bill rebate to every household in the country, along with the previously announced tax cuts.

The treasurer says it’s responsible cost of living relief that’ll force the inflation rate down faster than expected.

So, could that lead to earlier cuts to interest rates?

Today, the ABC’s Ian Verrender speaks with Sam Hawley from within the budget 'lock up' where reporters and experts get early access to the government’s economic plan.

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Ian Verrender, ABC Chief Business Correspondent

What the budget means for you

A former Chinese spy has revealed the lengths taken by its security services to track down dissidents overseas, including in Australia, and get them back home.

Some expat Chinese who are critical of the communist party and leader Xi Jinping fear for their lives, despite being Australian residents. 

Today, Echo Hui on her exclusive interview for Four Corners with the spy who’s now in Australia and the national security questions raised by her investigation. 

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Echo Hui, Four Corners reporter

How China spies on dissidents in Australia

He shares one of the most famous names in US political history, but can he change the course of the next US election?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a nephew of the former president John F Kennedy is running as an independent and while he won’t win, he could steal votes from both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Today, Eliza Collins from the Wall Street Journal on Kennedy’s campaign, his extreme views and how he could become a problem for both camps.

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Eliza Collins, Wall Street Journal national political reporter

Higgins, Lehrmann and the defamation trial

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